Spooky season is here! 🎃👻 Are you looking for a safe and exciting way to celebrate Halloween with your little goblins and ghouls? 👀 Our list of spooktacular family-friendly Halloween fun has something for everyone to enjoy! 🍬🍂 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary...
Get the whole family together to fill your Summer Bucket List with tons of ways to PLAY in the Orlando area. Next time someone says, “I’m bored”, pick an idea from the pail and get ready to PLAY! Here’s a go-to list of ideas to get you...
Make a splash in the great outdoors! Beating the summer heat is easy when you live in a state full of natural springs. Next time you’re looking to shake up your weekend plans, check out one of Central Florida’s swimming holes. Below is our guide of...
Hit up a few of these splash pads in your area and explore a new area of town while you’re at it. Reiter Park Splash PadHistoric Downtown LongwoodOpen: Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)Cost: FreePLAY Tip: This newish park is well...
Here are the top 10 best family beaches within a few hours drive from Orlando. My family loves an afternoon at the beach, but with a 5-year-old and 8-year-old a day in the surf and sand can be a real hassle. One way to ease the stress a little bit...
Fall classes are now open for enrollment at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for students ages 2 to 65+ in the areas of performing and non-performing arts, including musical theater, comedy, dance, playwriting, stage makeup, wellness...
It’s time to celebrate Dad! Check out these fun events and activities around Orlando to make him feel special this Father’s Day. Winter Park Village Father’s Day Promo June 12–June 16Spend $150 at Winter Park Village shops and...
After a period of snuggling and bonding at home with your new baby, you’re finally feeling like it’s time to venture out. Take a deep breath, put on your best nursing bra and leave the house with baby in tow. Our list will help you find all the best...
LOVE is in the air! Make Valentine’s Day memorable for the entire family with these ways to PLAY in Orlando. Valentine’s Day Arts & CraftsSaturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.Avalon Park Arts & Culture CenterEnjoy canvas painting and...
These Central Florida playgrounds have gotten a major makeover in the last few years. Check out what’s new and improved! Bomberos Field Park 11485 Moss Park Rd., OrlandoMeet a brand-new inclusive playground that’s wheelchair accessible and has play...
Get your ham with a side of jam and your gravy with a dash of groovy at these local eateries. Words by Chris Karel Studies have shown that exposing kids to live music performances can help with concentration and learning, socialization and even...
Fall on the FarmWeekends in OctoberJW Marriott Orlando, Grand LakesFall on the Farm will feature family-friendly offerings celebrating the season, all taking place at Whisper Creek Farm, an 18,000 sq. ft. farm located on-property at Grande Lakes...
Calling all chocolate lovers … Here’s a list of our favorite chocolate places to Go PLAY with your family in Orlando.1. Chocolate KingdomTake the factory adventure tour through the history of chocolate, try a chocolate drink (how it was...
Here are some ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Central Florida. Winter Park Village Mother’s Day PromoMay2-6, 2022Spend $150 at one of the shops or restaurants in Winter Park Village to receive 2 FREE Regal Cinemas Movie vouchers...
Here are the best things to do around town — from the newborns to walkers, this guide has it all. Story Time, Meet-Ups & Groups: Baby Bunch Support Group for New Moms by AdventHealth for WomenJoin this weekly virtual support group for new...
Round up the whole fam to pick some sweet Florida fruit. Blueberries are ripe for picking mid-March through late May. Check out these nearby u-pick farms: PLAY Tip: Check their social media accounts before you go. They update their pages with hours...
Spring is in bloom and we hear that Peter Cottontail will be hopping along the Central Florida bunny trail. Enjoy some EGG-cellent family-friendly events to celebrate! Spring It On!Gaylord Palms ResortCelebrate Spring with a staycation at one of...
Whether it’s an aerial yoga class or a circus-style acrobatics lesson, these kid’s aerial arts classes in Orlando utilize silks, hammocks, hoops and more to enable your kiddos to fly. Elevate Yoga CenterThe sky’s the limit with Kid’s...
Spread the LOVE this Valentine’s Day with these perfectly precious Orlando events. Valentine’s Workshop brought to you by Buddy Beads, Curious Olivia, MTG & OMSKY625 Main St., WindermereFebruary 4, 4 p.m.A day of arts and crafts. Fun...
Warrior One Orlando3012 Corrine Dr. , Orlando (Audubon Park area)Kids Yoga: Mondays and Thursdays, 5:10 p.m.Ages 4-11(ish)Kid’s yoga classes include yoga poses, meditation, play, music, crafts, sports, obstacle courses, relaxation, discussion...
Swing into 2022 by checking out a new place to play! Did you know there are over 500 playgrounds in Central Florida? From city-centric ones with free splash pads to neighborhood parks within walking distance of your home, there are so many quality...
We have all learned so much over the last two years and one big takeaway from a global pandemic and social distancing is that sometimes a virtual option comes in handy. This year, take a look at these online experiences to enhance the holiday...
Celebrate the festival of lights with family and friends at these events around town. 2nd Annual Lake Nona Chanukah CelebrationLake Nona Town CenterNovember 30, 5:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Congregation Ohev Shalom Family Chanukah CelebrationCongregation...
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Welcome in the new year at these local events for the whole family: The Santa Workshop ExperienceNovember 5–December 24ICON ParkSanta’s favorite stop in town is ICON Park! The entertainment hub is...
Central Florida is brimming with craft beer, and lucky for parents, many of these breweries have gotten on the family bandwagon. Grab a Lyft and get out to enjoy some suds with your little buds at these family-friendly spots where people won’t...
ICON Park Veteran’s Day WeekendNovember 11-14ICON ParkAll active duty and retired military personnel will be able to ride ICON Park’s signature attraction, The Wheel, for free to show appreciation for their service. Families of these honored...
We put together a list of the brightest spots within driving distance of Orlando that are worth visiting. Grab a selfie stick, hop in the car, and get ready to be wowed by these awe-inducing holiday light installations in Central Florida: Altamonte...
Involving kids in volunteering and philanthropic efforts at a young age means they are much more likely to carry on those values as adults, leaving our world a better place for all. Here’s a list of volunteer opportunities for families with...
Here’s our list of the best Halloween events for kids this year: Scream n’ StreamOviedo MallSeptember 17–October 31This haunted attraction is a 25-minute drive through a secret research compound that is home to some of the most fearsome...
Get ready for Fall with our Orlando Pumpkin Patch guide. Fall in LOVE with all things autumn at these places to PLAY this pumpkin-picking season! Fall Festival Southern Hills Farms Now through November 7 Thursdays–Sundays 16651 Schofield Rd...
Dive into a safe summer with swim lessons for your littlest love or big kids that need some practice. Swim lessons and water safety are essential skills for any Florida kid. Whether it be pool days ahead or beach trips during our endless Florida...
LOVE is in the air, and we are all about these local ways to PLAY and share all the feels that February brings. From art to movies and everything in between, Central Florida has safe, socially-distanced, and family-friendly events that will have the...
Childhood in Florida means swimsuits and bare feet. It means water days year-round. It means splash pads and swimming holes, resort pools and river paddles. We can’t think of a better activity that reflects Florida culture more than swimming...
Fall is in the air and after 6 months of quarantine, we know you are excited for some cooler, days and some ghoulish giggles with the entire family. Let’s celebrate spooky season with these fun and safe tricks (and treats) in the Orlando area.
It may be 80 degrees outside but fall is here and we are ready for all the pumpkin patch fun! Local farms and farmers are ready to celebrate the change in seasons, from corn mazes to awesome autumn photo-ops, Central Florida has plenty of pumpkin...
Shiver me timbers! Grab your pirate attire, fly your Jolly Rogers and gather up your scallywags for some swashbuckling good times. Here are five ways to celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day, here in Orlando, on September 19th: 1. Take the...
Parents never imagined a Spring Break in Orlando with theme parks shut down, festivals postponed and day camps canceled – yet, here we are. COVID-19 has us all in a frenzy, but that doesn’t mean Spring Break can’t be fun! Here are 15 ways to get out...
Start 2020 off with family PLAY at the top of your priority list. Add these favorite Central Florida annual events to your to-do list. January: Jan. 17-Feb. 24: Epcot’s International Arts Festival Jan. 25 & 26: Blue Springs Manatee...
Looking for cooking classes for your kids in the Orlando area? I had the opportunity to visit some with my son. Here’s what I found… Families are always on the go. Between school, sports, activities and jobs, it’s not easy to find the...
Extreme Water Adventures Not the sun bather/lounger type? Kick it up a notch and plan a day of water play at one of these outfitters. Buena Vista Water Sports: A tropical island playground with kayaks, paddle boards and wave runner rentals. Take...
Central Florida parents love annual passes and memberships to Orlando museums and attractions because memberships often include exclusive perks and freebies that add great value for families. Here’s our list of the best family memberships in...
Ever get the feeling that some places are just too loud and too chaotic? If you’re feeling that way as an adult, imagine the over-stimulation your kiddos might be feeling. If you or your children are sensitive to noise, crowds and lights, here’s a...
I don’t know about you, but I sure do love a farmers market. Not only can you buy some of the freshest produce, but you can sample great food and products, listen to sweet jams and blow the stink off your kids. Here are some of our favorites in the...
We know that going out to eat with kids can be tough, but you don’t have to sacrifice your sanity and your wallet. Here’s the PLAYGROUND-approved Kids Eat Free schedule at Orlando area restaurants that appeal to both kids and adult palates...
Turn it Up a Notch at These High Flying Adventures for Kids and Families WinterClub Indoor Ski & Snowboard Indoor downhill skiing & snowboarding in Winter Park (Photo: Jessica Friend) Hit the slopes at WinterClub Indoor Ski & Snowboard...
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