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8/31/22 - By Charlotte B

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

This Labor Day weekend, grab tickets to see Mickey and his friends skate into the Amway Center with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars! The first Friday of the month means street festivals in Eustis and Lake Mary. At the theme parks, Universal Orlando kicks off Halloween Horror Nights this weekend, and it's the final days to visit SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular and Disney's H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. Plus, during the entire month of September, Florida resident kiddos get FREE admission to the Brevard Zoo. Read on for the fun things happening this weekend around Central Florida!

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Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with Kids

Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Trucks

Clermont - Friday, September 1
Bring your family to downtown Clermont on the first Friday of each month for live music and a variety of food trucks.  READ MORE

End of Summer Luau

Altamonte Springs - Friday, September 1
Visit the Westmonte Recreation Center pool for an end of summer luau complete with flower leis, hula dancing, beach balls, and more. READ MORE

Eustis First Friday

Eustis - Friday, September 1
Visit the streets of downtown Eustis for a First Friday festival, with a different theme each month. This event features food, vendors, music, and more. READ MORE

Lake Mary First Friday Park Party

Lake Mary - Friday, September 1
Start each month with a First Friday Park Party in Lake Mary's Central Park. Enjoy food trucks, drinks, and entertainment for the whole family. READ MORE

Movie Night at Leu Gardens

Orlando - Friday, September 1
Stroll the beautiful grounds at Leu Gardens and then relax for an outdoor movie night (weather permitting).  Bring your own seating and a picnic dinner. READ MORE

Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars at Amway Center

Orlando - September 1-3
Disney On Ice skates into Orlando with its Magic in the Stars show. Embark on a journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the classic stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, as well as modern favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Witness the on-ice debut of Raya, and create memories with Tiana, Rapunzel, and more Disney Princesses. READ MORE

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Final Weekend! Orlando - September 1-4
When the sun sets at SeaWorld Orlando, the park comes to life with lights, music, family-friendly dance parties, and an Ignite fireworks spectacular. READ MORE

Sunset Walk Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Kissimmee - September 1-4
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with four days of family-friendly fun and music at Promenade at Sunset Walk. Guests will enjoy the “unofficial end of summer” with over eight live musical acts and DJ’s. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Final Day! Lake Buena Vista - Saturday, September 2
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

Florida License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day

Statewide - Saturday, September 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 the kids to fishing! READ MORE

Repticon Kissimmee

Kissimmee - September 2-3
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

Lake Baldwin Labor Day 5K

Orlando - Sunday, September 3
Run or walk a Labor Day 5K around Lake Baldwin, with views of the lake and shade. Race is for all experience levels. READ MORE

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese

Multiple Locations - Sunday, September 3
Chuck E. Cheese has partnered with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders to provide a sensory-friendly event specifically for children with autism and other special needs. READ MORE

Astro Skate Labor Day End of Summer Pig Out Skate

Orlando - Monday, September 4
Astro Skate Orlando is open for Labor Day, hosting an End of Summer Pig out Skate with free hot dogs from 12-12:30pm, frree pizza from 2-2:30pm, and free ice cream from 4-4:30pm. READ MORE

Leu Gardens Free Entrance Day

Orlando - Monday, September 4
On the first Monday during select months, Leu Gardens offers free entry to everyone. Stroll through the 50-acre lush botanical gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree.  READ MORE

Movie Monday at A La Cart

Orlando - Monday, September 4
À La Cart hosts movies on the lawn each Monday evening. Food trucks are onsite serving a variety of food options. READ MORE

VFW Labor Day Picnic

Orlando - Monday, September 4
Visit the VFW for a family-friendly picnic open to the public, featuring a bounce house, dunk tank, cotton candy, popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs, and games. READ MORE

Verse Orlando: The Unreal Garden

Orlando - Select dates through September 29
Verse Orlando is an immersive augmented reality experience which puts guests at the center of an engaging story. Guests walk around wearing fully transparent headsets while viewing and interacting with the story. READ MORE

Free Kids' Admission for Florida Residents at the Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - September 1-30
During the month of September, kids 11 and younger get free admission to the Brevard Zoo with a paying adult Florida resident. READ MORE

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Opening Weekend! Orlando - Select nights September 1 - October 31
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista - Daily through November 18
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

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