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4/28/23 - By Charlotte B

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we'll be finding fun things to do all month long—May the 4th be with you!

Soak up May's beautiful weather at these awesome Orlando events before the heat of summer arrives. The calendar for May is packed with fun outdoor festivals, including theme park fun at Epcot and SeaWorld Orlando, a spring carnival in Orlando, and Family Fest in Altamonte. Enjoy great shows in Orlando this month, such as Bluey's Big Play at the Dr. Phillips Center and Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at the Amway Center.

Plan for Mother's Day with Orlando Mother's Day Brunch Events and check out these budget weekend trips from Orlando for Memorial Day weekend, all courtesy of your pals here at Mommy Poppins!

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

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The Longwood Luau features live Hawaiian music, hula dancers, fire knife performers, Hawaiian food and more! Photo courtesy of the event
The Longwood Luau features live Hawaiian music, hula dancers, fire knife performers, Hawaiian food and more! Photo courtesy of the event

Top Things to Do in Orlando with Kids this May

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - Now through 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

Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando - Select days through May 7, 2023
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of the park's Seven Seas Food Festival. READ MORE

Spring It On at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee - Now 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

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista - Now through July 5, 2023
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE

Dinosaurs at Leu Gardens

Orlando - Now through July 9, 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

Avalon Park Presents May the 4th Be With You

Orlando - Thursday, May 4, 2023
Visit Avalon Park to celebrate May the 4th. There will be themed vendors, cosplay, makers, and activities. READ MORE

CFCArts Presents Once Upon a Dream: 100 Years of Musical Magic

Longwood - May 4 & 5, 2023
CFCArts Community Choir presents Once Upon a Dream: 100 Years of a Musical Magic, featuring over 200 voices in a musical revue of Disney films from the last century. READ MORE

Faith Assembly Spring Carnival

Orlando - May 5-14, 2023
Faith Assembly's Spring Carnival features more than 20 rides ranging from Kiddieland for little ones, to thrilling midway rides like the Ring of Fire.  READ MORE

Long & Scott Farms 60th Birthday Bash

Mount Dora - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Celebrate 60 years of farming at Long and Scott Farms with all-you-can-eat Zellwood sweet corn, live music, u-pick sunflowers, photo ops, farm scene investigation maze, vendors, mechanical bull, farm tours, and more. Kids will love the onsite playground, 60-ft. super slide, zipline, and jump pillow as well. READ MORE

Longwood Luau

Longwood - Saturday, May 6, 2023
This Hawaiian themed party features live Hawaiian music, hula dancers, fire knife performers, Hawaiian foods, hula hooping, lei making station, limbo, and more. READ MORE

Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile Orlando

Orlando - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Make ‘m Smile is an annual event to celebrate kids with all types of disabilities (VIPs). The event features games, characters, animals, food, entertainment, community resources, a friendship stroll, and more. READ MORE

Orlando All Pro Dad Experience

Orlando - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Dads and father figures, join UCF Head Coach Gus Malzahn for a Saturday morning with your kids. Dads spend time connecting with kids through a variety of fun games and activities, with some practical fatherhood tips mixed in. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Presents Bluey’s Big Play

Orlando - May 6 & 7, 2023
Disney Junior's #1 kids show comes to stage in Orlando with Bluey's Big Play. Join Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli in an original story by creator Joe Brumm. READ MORE

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at Amway Center

Orlando - May 12-15, 2023
Disney On Ice skates into Orlando with its Frozen & Encanto show. Hosted by Minnie & Mickey, experience the stories of Disney's Encanto & Frozen, singing and dancing with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, as well as with Mirabel and the magical Madrigal family. READ MORE

Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland - Saturday, May 13, 2023
This annual event includes crafts, games, a raffle, and meet-and-greets with the center's ambassador birds to celebrate baby season at the center.  READ MORE

Bubble Run at Osceola Heritage Park

Kissimmee - Saturday, May 13, 2023
Run, walk, dance, and play through 3 miles of colored foam suds at Osceola Heritage Park. READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Family Fest

Altamonte Springs - Saturday, May 13, 2023
Family Fest focuses on STEAM activities and demonstrations for kids. There is also a scavenger hunt and fishing derby. READ MORE

Arab Festival Orlando

Orlando - Sunday, May 14, 2023
The Arab American Community Center of Florida presents its annual Arab Festival, featuring food, culture, music, family fun, kids activities, live entertainment, and vendors. READ MORE

City of Ocoee Community Picnic

Ocoee - Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Ocoee Police Department hosts a day of fun for the entire family, with food, games, bounce house, music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Duck Race at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee - Saturday, May 20, 2023
Sponsor a rubber duck (or several) to race around the lazy river at Island H2O Water Park. Money raised goes to Pathway Homes of Florida, an organization that helps individuals and families dealing with homelessness and mental illnesses. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Presents Blue's Clues & You!

Orlando - Saturday, May 20, 2023
Join Josh and Blue on an adventure of singing, dancing, hugging, and laughing while figuring out Blue's Clues with Blue and her friends. Skidoo to fun places, make a rainbow with Magenta, create a music video with Rainbow Puppy, and more. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - May 20-21 & 27-28, 2023
The annual Kids Fringe Festival, part of the Orlando Fringe, features arts, crafts, shows, games, and more just for kids. Special children’s theater performances take place on the main stage. READ MORE

Sunset at the Zoo

Sanford - Friday, May 26, 2023
The ongoing Sunset events at the Central Florida Zoo features a different theme each month. Stroll the zoo and enjoy activities such as cultural vendors, food trucks, DJ, cultural entertainers, themed crafts, and family activities. READ MORE

Hamlin Hoedown

Winter Garden - Saturday, May 27, 2023
Kick up your boots at the Hamlin Hoedown. Mosey on over for a free family-friendly event filled with pony rides, a barnyard petting zoo, and the  tunes of DJ Renee. Engage in crafts, games, and good ol' fashioned farm fun. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Avalon Park Founders Square
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens