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Spring is in full bloom at Gaylord Palms and across Orlando! Photo courtesy of Gaylord Palms
Spring is in full bloom at Gaylord Palms and across Orlando! Photo courtesy of Gaylord Palms
4/9/25 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Don't miss your last chance to experience Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park as well as the Lake County Fair — both wrapping up this weekend! Looking for fun this Saturday? Check out a variety of FREE outdoor festivals, including Celebration Among the Oaks in Oakland, Absolutely Avalon in Orlando, and the Orlando Kite Festival in Ocoee. Plus, Easter is just around the corner! Kick off the festivities early with family-friendly events like The Grove Easter Celebration in Windermere, IKEA Orlando's Easter Egg Hunt, Outpouring Orlando Easter Fest, Egg Hunt on the Farm in Mount Dora, and an Easter Car Show & Luau in Geneva. Scroll down for all the details!

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Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park

Orange City
Final weekend! Through April 13
Get ready to witness the trees along the boardwalk come alive with twinkling fireflies! Experience the lights of hundreds of fireflies as they rise from the forest floor in the woods of Blue Spring State Park. READ MORE

Lake County Fair

Eustis
Daily through April 13
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

Ritz Flix: Minions

Sanford - FREE
Friday, April 11
Bring the family to see Minions at Ritz Theatre in Sanford. READ MORE

Absolutely Avalon

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, April 12
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

Celebration Among the Oaks

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Oakland’s annual springtime time event features an egg hunt, petting zoo, and family friendly fun. While there, pose with the Easter Bunny and hop down the West Orange Trail to additional fun at The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center. READ MORE

Chick-Fil-A 5k & Family Fun Day

Ocoee
Saturday, April 12
City of Ocoee and Chick-fil-A host their 14th Annual 5K. There will also be a free Kids Fun Run, vendors, and other activities. Following the 5K, the Family Fun Day event will feature free games, rides, and activities for families to enjoy. READ MORE

The Grove Easter Celebration

Windermere - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Bring your family and friends to this exciting event and enjoy an amusing magic show, great music with a fun DJ, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, crafts, and more. READ MORE

IKEA Orlando Easter Egg Hunt

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, April 12
On Saturday, April 12, enjoy an egg-stra special Easter Egg Hunt at IKEA! Kids will hop around the Showroom looking for treats and even meet some characters along the way. READ MORE

Longwood Health and Wellness Event

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Join the City of Longwood in celebrating health and wellness promotion at the Longwood Community Building. Citizens of all ages are welcome to join this event featuring vendors, raffle prizes, bingo, and fun and family-friendly activities. READ MORE

Orlando Kite Festival

Ocoee - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a vibrant sky filled with colorful kites while taking part in exciting activities for all ages. Enjoy a kite-building and decorating station, a STEM learning area, live performances, local vendors, food trucks, and music from a live DJ. READ MORE

Outpouring Orlando Easter Fest

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, April 12
The Outpouring Orlando Church hosts their 5th Annual Easter Fest. Join them for an egg-citing Easter celebration at Union Park Elementary School, complete with an Easter egg hunt, Easter egg decorating station, Easter crown station, Easter story station, bounce house, ball pits, slides, bubble house, bumper cars, and more. READ MORE

Springfest International

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Saturday, April 12
Mark your calendars for a nonstop celebration of German traditions plus other European cultures showcasing their traditional songs, dances, outfits, and food. READ MORE

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis
April 12 & 13
Immerse yourself in a berry-filled wonderland at Amber Brooke Farm's annual Blueberry Festival. Meet the farm's beloved blueberry mascot, savor the aroma of freshly baked blueberry cobbler and milkshakes, and take part in blueberry stomping for wine production. Explore a vibrant marketplace of artisan crafts, indulge in face painting, and pick your own blueberries in acres of blueberry fields. READ MORE

Egg Hunt on the Farm

Mount Dora
April 12 & 13
Enjoy the second annual egg hunt on the farm. Bring your eggs to the counter and exchange them for prizes. Each colored egg will be worth a different amount. This is an egg hunt like no other! READ MORE

Symphony Storytime: Hansel & Gretel

Orlando
April 12 & 13
The woods can be a scary place, and who could be living in that big, candy house? Will the siblings ever find their way back home? The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Woodwind Quintet shows that there is nothing sweeter than working together. READ MORE

Easter Car Show & Luau

Geneva
Sunday, April 13
Visit Horsepower Ranch for a unique celebration combining automotive excellence and tropical festivities at the annual Easter-themed Car Show & Luau. Your family will enjoy a diverse entertainment lineup featuring Hawaiian dancers, pony rides, a petting zoo, and special Easter Bunny photo opportunities. READ MORE

Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, April 13
On the second Sunday of every month, the Mennello Museum offers Family Funday, with free admission, hourly docent-led tours, and a fine arts project. READ MORE

Lake County Plant and Pottery Festival

Tavares - FREE
Sunday, April 13
Visit Far Reach Ranch for the Lake County Plant and Pottery Festival featuring pottery artists & plant vendors, u-pick bluerries, food, bar, vinyl DJ, bounce houses, hayrides, and more. READ MORE

OCLS Central Florida Ballet Presents Alice in Wonderland

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, April 13
Join Alice on a nonsensical adventure. The Central Florida Ballet will perform scenes from their presentation of Alice in Wonderland.  READ MORE

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical at Orlando Family Stage

Orlando
Select days through April 20
The phenomenon created by Jeff Kinney comes to Orlando Family Stage. Grab a hall pass, and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who survived middle school with this hilarious and heartfelt musical.  READ MORE

Showcase of Citrus Easter Extravaganza

Clermont
Fridays-Sundays through April 20
Visit the Showcase of Citrus for an Easter Egg Hunt. Each child will get to find a dozen stuffed eggs, get pictures with the Easter bunny, and enjoy fun and games on the pavilion. READ MORE

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About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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