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1/29/23 - By Charlotte B

Whether sending valentines or planning a Presidents Day weekend getaway—there is plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Orlando this month.

Get ready for some February fun at the theme parks! Universal's Mardi Gras and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival both kick off this month, and there are still a few weeks left to visit Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Daytona International Speedway is also a happening place to be in February, with Daytona Speedweeks leading up to the Daytona 500. Plus, spend a day at the fair in either Kissimmee or Oviedo. Oh, and don't forget about the chocolated-themed 5K that makes running a "sweet" activity! Read on for all the details and more awesome February events hitting Orlando.

Discover family fun with manatee sightings, free indoor playgrounds, kid-friendly hikes, and more ideas in our Orlando Winter Activities 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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Universal’s Mardi Gras is back in February and better than ever! Photo courtesy of Universal
Universal’s Mardi Gras is back in February and better than ever! Photo courtesy of Universal

Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this February

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Lake Buena Vista - Daily through February 20, 2023
This annual festival at Disney's Epcot includes a variety of performing arts (including a Disney on Broadway concert series), culinary arts, visual arts, and interactive fun for all ages. READ MORE

Oviedo Mall Carnival

Oviedo - February 2-12, 2023
At the Oviedo Mall Carnival, families can enjoy tons of rides and carnival food. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - Select days February 3-May 7, 2023
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival includes more than 180 culinary options, both international and domestic, as well as live performances ranging from country, Christian, Latin, rock, and more. READ MORE

Z88.3 Touch-A-Truck

Altamonte Springs - Saturday, February 4, 2023
This Touch-A-Truck community event allows families to explore and learn about a variety of specialty trucks. Be sure to bring your camera for photo ops throughout the event. READ MORE

The Big Bounce America - Orlando

Orlando - Select days February 4-12, 2023
Kids can bounce, jump and slide their hearts out with this traveling bouncy house extravaganza. The main event is the "World's Biggest Bounce House," which guests will have a dedicated time slot with their tickets. Participants will also have up to three hours unlimited access to other attractions based on age group. READ MORE

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando - February 4-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

Lunar New Year Dragon Parade in Central Florida

Orlando - Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Dragon Parade celebrates the growing Asian culture in Central Florida and features traditional dragon dance and lion dance, Taiko drummers, Russian ballet, belly dance school, dueling dragons, and more. READ MORE

Osceola County Fair

Kissimmee - February 10-19, 2023
The annual Osceola County Fair includes carnival rides, a kids' pavilion, 4H/FFA workshops, and more. READ MORE

Winter Garden Music Festival

Winter Garden - Saturday, February 11, 2023
This free multi-stage outdoor concert features 30+ music acts from a variety of genres, a kids zone, and vendors. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis - February 11,12, 18 & 19, 2023
Amber Brooke Farms is hosting its annual strawberry festival, featuring all things strawberry, including strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie contests, chocolate dipped strawberries, themed merchandise, and more. READ MORE

For the Love of Chocolate 5K

Winter Garden - Sunday, February 12, 2023
This Valentine-themed 5K and kids race features everyone's favorite sweet treat: chocolate! There will be sweet treats waiting at the finish line. READ MORE

Daytona Speedweeks

Daytona - February 15-19, 2023
Take a trip to Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks. There are daily races starting February 14, leading up to the Daytona 500 on February 18. READ MORE

SeaWorld Mardi Gras

Orlando - Select days February 16-26, 2023
Celebrate Mardi Gras at SeaWorld with family-friendly events that include a pop-up parade, live music, and a street party paying homage to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. READ MORE

Sunsational Farms Big Orange Day

Umatilla - Saturday, February 18, 2023
At Sunsational Farm's annual Big Orange Day, visitors can enjoy carnival games, a bee train, bounce houses, face paining, and a vendor market (all open from 11am-3pm). From 4pm-8pm, enjoy live music as well as a chili and BBQ cookoff. READ MORE

Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

Mount Dora - February 18-19, 2023
Celebrate the Scottish Culture in Mount Dora with bagpipers, Highland Athletics, Celtic music, dancing, Society and Heritage Clan Village, Shortbread Contest, and more. READ MORE

Monster Truckz Extreme Tour, New Smyrna

New Smyrna - February 24-26, 2023
This adrenaline-filled family event features both monster trucks and motocross. Watch monster trucks as they crush cars, fly over jumps, and perform more exciting tricks. The Extreme Motocross team entertains fans with jumps over 80 feet in the air. READ MORE

Pine Castle Pioneer Days Festival

Orlando - February 25-26, 2023
This annual family-friendly festival highlights the history of the area through events such as vintage baseball games, a shootout at the Pine Castle Corral, archery tournament, living historians, a monkey bridge, children's area, and more. READ MORE

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