Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: State Parks, Nature Hikes, Holiday Happenings

Thrill to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
Thrill to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
1/1/20 - By James Smith

Happy New Year, Orlando. You've survived the gift-giving rush, Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, and now can focus ahead to a bright 2020.

This weekend you can usher in the new year with a state park celebration, a nature hike, musical storytime, even a toy show. And that's just the beginning: Enjoy family movie night in Kissimmee, big air without the sensory chaos in Sanford, and drop-in gymnastics in Winter Garden.

Why not check out some final holiday happenings at the University of Central Florida, Waterford Lakes Town Center, and Lake Nona before those events end their seasonal runs. Whatever you do, know your friends at Mommy Poppins Orlando will be with you all through 2020. 

Need more inspiration? See our guide to the best winter break activities with kids in the Orlando area before they head back to school. And remember, our events calendar is loaded with fun, family events through January and beyond.

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