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3/26/23 - By Charlotte B

Easter, Passover, and Earth Day mean there's lots of fun for kids in Orlando this April!

April in Orlando has spring festivals galore, with fun outdoor events happening all over Central Florida. Visit Winter Garden for Spring Fever in the Garden, head to Lake Eola Park for Spring Fiesta in the Park, and enjoy carnival rides and fair foods at the Lake County Fair. Celebrate Earth Day with events in downtown Orlando, Oakland, and St. Cloud. Grab tickets to see the famous Harlem Globetrotters at Addition Financial Arena or monster truck action at Night of Destruction at Orlando Speed World. Plus so much more!

For all the best Easter happenings, check out Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts in Orlando and Orlando Bunny Photo Spots and Bunny Brunches. And find more April fun with our Spring Fun Guide!

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Enjoy the outdoor fun of FunHundred at Mead Botanical Gardens, running through the entire month of April. Photo by author
Enjoy the outdoor fun of FunHundred at Mead Botanical Gardens, running through the entire month of April. Photo by author

Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this April

Annual Fireflies Event at Blue Spring State Park

Orange City - Nightly through April 2, 2023
At this after-hours event, experience fireflies glowing alongside Blue Spring Run. For about 1-hour after sunset you can see fireflies glowing along the boardwalk. READ MORE

MegaCon Orlando

Orlando - March 30-April 2, 2023
At MegaCon Orlando, attendees can celebrate all things pop culture. Activities include celebrity autograph and photo sessions, costume characters including superheroes and princesses, workshops, seminars, vendors, interactive gaming experiences, and more. READ MORE

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando - Through April 16, 2023
This annual springtime event at Universal Orlando is fun for the entire family. Enjoy street entertainment, parade, concerts, and themed flavors from all around the world. READ MORE

FunHundred at Mead Botanical Gardens

Winter Park - Daily through April 30, 2023
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its centennial anniversary with an immersive art experience at Mead Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through a variety of art and garden exhibits that tell a visual story of Winter Park's history. READ MORE

The SpongeBob Musical at Orlando REP

Orlando - Weekends through April 30, 2023
The Nickelodeon hit show, SpongeBob Squarepants, comes to life in this Broadway musical at the Orlando REP. Dive into the underwater town of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton. READ MORE

Spring Fever in the Garden

Winter Garden - April 1 & 2, 2023
This annual Winter Garden festival celebrates spring and gardening. For little ones there will be a Kid Zone featuring crafts, face painting, balloon animals, stilt walker, and more. Guests can also enjoy free live entertainment, sidewalk chalk art contest, an "Ask the Garden Experts" booth, birds at the Avian Reconditioning Center booth, and more.  READ MORE

Spring Fiesta in the Park

Downtown - April 1 & 2, 2023
Visit Lake Eola Park for the annual Spring Fiesta in the Park. Little ones can explore the children's play area, and adults can browse more than 200 artists and crafters from all over the United States. READ MORE

Lake County Fair

Eustis - April 6-15, 2023
It's time for critters, corn dogs, and carousels! Visit the Lake County Fair in Eustis and check out all the exciting entertainment, fabulous fair food, and rockin' rides. READ MORE

Absolutely Avalon

Orlando - Saturday, April 8, 2023
Enjoy an evening celebrating everything that makes Avalon Park amazing. This cultural festival includes food, music, pinwheel garden, cultural performances, bounce park, a laser light show, and more. READ MORE

Dinosaurs at Leu Gardens

Orlando - Daily beginning April 8, 2023
Explore a Jurassic jungle at Leu Gardens, featuring more than 20 life-size dinosaurs, including a 33 ft. Daspletosaurus (cousin to the T-Rex). READ MORE

Orlando Book Festival

Orlando - Saturday, April 15, 2023
A day-long celebration of books! Join the Orlando Public Library for panels and talks from bestselling authors from all over the state, including a keynote from R.L. Stine. READ MORE

Repticon Kissimmee

Kissimmee - April 15 & 16, 2023
At Repticon, adults and kids get up-close animal interactions with several live reptiles. There are also animal-related seminars throughout the two-day event. READ MORE

Central Florida Earth Day

Downtown - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Lake Eola's annual Earth Day event includes food preparation demonstrations, environmental education exhibits and activities, Earth kids zone, artist corner, animal haven, Mind Body Spirit classes, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

Orlando - Saturday, April 22, 2023
This parade & festival celebrate Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and achievements throughout our community. Parade begins at 11am, followed by the festival which includes a kids play area, vendors, and food. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters at Addition Financial Arena

Orlando - Saturday, April 22, 2023
The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!  READ MORE

Oakland Nature Preserve Earth Day Celebration

Oakland - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Spend Earth Day at Oakland Nature Preserve while partaking in a family GPS scavenger hunt. Start at the environmental center and use your smartphone to complete the scavenger hunt while exploring the preserve.  There will also be family activities at the cabin from 10am-2pm, including crafts and animal interactions. READ MORE

St. Cloud Earth Day Celebration

St. Cloud - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join the City of St. Cloud for an Earth Day celebration featuring local vendors, crafts for all ages, food trucks, the shred truck, eco presentations, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Night of Destruction at Orlando Speed World

Orlando - Saturday, April 29, 2023
Visit Orlando Speed World for a Night of Destruction, featuring a school bus figure 8 race, monster truck action, FWD demolition derby, and more racing fun. READ MORE

Apopka Art & Foliage Festival

Apopka - April 29 & 30, 2023
This free community festival features locally grown foliage, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and more.  For the little ones there will be a Home Depot Kids Zone with a hay bale maze, face painting, make-and-take craft stations, and a butterfly tent. READ MORE

Mount Dora Blueberry Festival

Mount Dora - April 29 & 30, 2023
The local blueberry industry is celebrated during the peak of blueberry season in Lake County at this annual event. Local blueberry farms will sell berries freshly picked from their farms along with fresh blueberry products. Crafters, live music, pancake breakfast, blueberry beer, wine, and a blueberry pie eating contest will also be featured at this free event. READ MORE

St. Johns River Festival of the Arts

Sanford - April 29 & 30, 2023
The annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts includes arts demos and workshops for all ages, live entertainment, chalk art, and a Culinary Arts Court with gourmet food. READ MORE

Spring It On at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee - Daily through May 14, 2023
Enjoy a variety of spring festivities at Gaylord Palms resort, including pastel blooms throughout the garden atrium, a brand-new "Luminosity" light show, dive-in movie nights, oversized Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny making appearances on select days.   READ MORE

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