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Harlem Globetrotters, Repticon, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

Don't miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters, plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level up every game with new, exciting challenges in 2025. Photo courtesy of the Globetrotters
Don't miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters, plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level up every game with new, exciting challenges in 2025. Photo courtesy of the Globetrotters
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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 the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters this Friday at Addition Financial Arena! This weekend also features the Hula Bowl at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium, showcasing college football all-stars; and Repticon Orlando, where you can enjoy close animal interactions. Plus, take advantage of FREE events like KUA Movie in the Park, Kissimmee's Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration, Kids Fringe, Family Funday at the Mennello Museum, and more. See below for all the details!

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A Night of the Mystic Arts Festival & Food Truck Night

Casselberry - FREE
Friday, January 10
The Third Annual A Night of the Mystic Arts Festival is set to be part of the City of Casselberry's first Food Trucks event of 2025. The event features a wide variety of entertainment and vendors - totaling more than 50 vendors - all involving the mystic arts. Phantasmagoria, a steampunk style theatrical group, will be among the performers. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters - Orlando

Orlando
Friday, January 10
You love the dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history, and laughs! Don’t miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters, plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level-up every game with all-new, exciting challenges in 2025. READ MORE

KUA Movie in the Park

Kissimmee - FREE
Friday, January 10
Families can enjoy a free screening of Wild Robot on a large screen, with activities beforehand including popcorn, giveaways, a photo booth, crafts, and inflatables. READ MORE

Healthy New Year Showcase: Destination Lake Nona

Lake Nona - FREE
Saturday, January 11
Visit Lake Nona for a wellbeing showcase featuring samples from local restaurant featuring fresh/healthy menu items, mocktails, fitness demonstrations for all ages and booths from Lake Nona businesses, all featuring some type of healthy option. READ MORE

Hula Bowl All-star Game

Orlando
Saturday, January 11
The Hula Bowl is the Nation's Premier College Football All-Star Game. The Hula Bowl is an event where all NFL, UFL and CFL teams are represented by top scout players during Hula Bowl week. READ MORE

Kissimmee Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, January 11
This annual community celebration features live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a unity garden, and a kids zone. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, January 11
Join The Orlando Fringe for free crafts, activities, games, and shows that are perfect for kids of all ages. READ MORE

Repticon Orlando

Orlando
January 11-12
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

Family Fun Day at Boxi Park

Lake Nona - FREE
Sunday, January 12
Visit Boxi Park for Family Fun Day, with activities such as bounce houses, live music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, January 12
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

Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Select nights through January 19
Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. READ MORE

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