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5/15/24 - 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!

The rodeo is coming to town this weekend! Visit Osceola Heritage Park for the annual Silver Spurs Rodeo this Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, catch the excitement of hundreds of rubber ducks racing around the lazy river at Island H2O Water Park's Duck Race, or savor the flavors of Puerto Rico at Lake Nona's Pineapple Festival. There's even more fun in store—read on to discover all the exciting events happening this weekend!

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Kenansville
Daily through June 1
Visit Wild Florida for Gator Week, where guests receive FREE admission to the Gator Park with a small cash donation to the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund. This week-long event is dedicated to educating and debunking common myths about alligators and their reptile cousins through interactive experiences and live demonstrations. READ MORE

LuminoCity's Dino Safari in Orlando

Orlando
Daily through June 16
LuminoCity Festival Inc. announces its latest venture to Orlando, Florida. LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Festival comes to the Florida Mall with the promise of an adventure steeped in prehistoric wonder.  READ MORE

Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales - FREE
May 30 & 31
Wawa has teamed with Bok Tower Gardens to offer complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens on the last Thursday and Friday of each month, May through August. Visit the famous Singing Tower carillon, and kids will love the interactive Hammock Hollow Children's Garden. READ MORE

Dive-in Movie Nights at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Friday, May 31
Experience all of your family favorite movies on Central Florida’s largest outdoor digital wave pool screen every Friday night. Season passholders get a free bag of popcorn at every dive-in movie. READ MORE

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Kissimmee
May 31-June 1
School’s out and the rodeo is in! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
Saturday, June 1
Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides (with lower wait times), fun snacks, and a DJ dance party. READ MORE

Duck Race at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Saturday, June 1
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

Free Tram Rides at Blue Spring State Park

Orange City
Saturday, June 1
Blue Spring State Park is now offering tram rides, touring the nature trails throughout the park. To celebrate, there will be free tram rides on June 1st for National Trails Day. READ MORE

Kickoff Summer with Mega Wow

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Katie Nguyen (host of PBS Kids Mega Wow) is back again! Come join her for an afternoon of science, fun, and laughs as she experiments live with liquid layers, and floating objects, and builds an awesome tower (with your help). READ MORE

Lake Nona Pineapple Festival

Lake Nona - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Party into the night at this family-friendly festival celebrating the flavors of Puerto Rico. The festival includes cultural cuisine and live entertainment. READ MORE

Winter Garden Farmers Market Birthday Celebration

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Celebrate the farmers market's birthday with kids crafts, face painting, icy treats, live music, and more. READ MORE

Florida License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day

Statewide
June 1-2
Florida's license-free fishing days provide residents and non-residents the opportunity to try out fishing without having to purchase a license. This is a great time to introduce kids to fishing! READ MORE

Family Fun Day at Boxi Park

Lake Nona - FREE
Sunday, June 2
Visit Boxi Park for Family Fun Day, with activities such as bounce houses, live music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

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