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The annual Osceola County Fair includes carnival rides, a kids' pavilion, 4H/FFA workshops, and more. Photo courtesy of the fair
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2/15/23 - By Charlotte B

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

This Presidents Day weekend, take a trip to Daytona for the Daytona Speedweeks races, celebrate Scottish culture at the Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival, and head to the annual Silver Spurs Rodeo. It's the final weekend to visit Epcot's International Festival of the Arts, the Osceola County Fair, and Legoland's Pirate Fest. And with Presidents Day on Monday, it's also a great weekend to plan a family day trip. Read on for all the fun happenings this weekend!

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Zoom over to Daytona International Speedway for Speedweek! Photo by the author
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Things to Do This Weekend in Orlando with Kids

Osceola County Fair

Kissimmee - Final weekend! Daily through February 19
The annual Osceola County Fair includes carnival rides, a kids' pavilion, 4H/FFA workshops, and more. READ MORE

Pirate Fest Weekends at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven - Final Weekend! February 18-19
Visit Legoland for a pirate invasion throughout the park during Pirate Fest Weekends. Event includes themed Lego builds, pirate character meet-and-greets, pirate-themed shows, and more. Guests can also set sail on the brand new Pirate River Quest ride. READ MORE

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Lake Buena Vista - Final weekend! Daily through February 20
This annual festival at Disney's Epcot includes a variety of performing arts (including a Disney on Broadway concert series), culinary arts, visual arts, and interactive fun for all ages. READ MORE

Daytona Speedweeks

Daytona - February 15-19
Take a trip to Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks. There are daily races starting February 15, leading up to the Daytona 500 on February 19. READ MORE

Groveland Star Party

Groveland - Friday, February 17
Visit Cherrylake Tree Farm for a Star Party, featuring stargazing, food trucks, kids activities, and more. READ MORE

Takeover the Trails Day

Oakland - Friday, February 17
Join the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection for Take Over the Trails Day, featuring activities, giveaways, and safety info set along the West Orange Trail. READ MORE

CFCArts Youth Theatre Presents Winnie the Pooh

Winter Park - February 17-18
Based on the beloved kids series, join Christopher Robin and his pals Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit as they set off on frantic adventures. READ MORE

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Kissimmee - February 17-19
The annual Silver Spurs Rodeo is a Kissimmee tradition, and includes rodeo events such as bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more. READ MORE

Spark STEM Fest at Orlando Science Center

Orlando - February 17-20
Visit the Orlando Science Center for Spark STEM Fest (formerly known as Otronicon). Enjoy expert-led workshops and activities from some of the best local innovators, such as Disney scientists, SCUBAnauts, the makers of moon dirt, and more. READ MORE

Beach Nights at Aquatica

Orlando - Saturday, February 18
Spend Florida winter at Aquatica with heated pools and waterways, plus a movie on the beach every Saturday night. READ MORE

Carnaval Lake Nona

Orlando - Saturday, February 18
This annual Carnaval festival includes live music, Samba dancers, LED robot, food vendors, and more. READ MORE

Casselberry Mardi Gras Music Festival

Casselberry - Saturday, February 18
The City of Casselberry's annual Mardi Gras Music Festival includes live entertainment, food, and a Mardi Paw Parade with costumed pets to open the festival. READ MORE

Celebrating Black Arts and Culture at Orange County Regional History Center

Orlando - Saturday, February 18
Honor Black History Month with a celebration of Central Florida Black history, arts, and culture. Activities include living history presentations, guest speakers, performances, children's activities, and more. READ MORE

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream

Multiple Locations - Saturday, February 18
Join Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream for Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, a special fundraiser event about childhood cancer awareness. 50% of sales during breakfast will be donated Give Kids the World Village. Pajamas are encouraged! READ MORE

Maitland Art & History Museum Family Day

Maitland - Saturday, February 18
Enjoy a morning of spring-themed art activities at the Art and History Museums in Maitland. Activities include a children's pinch pot clay art workshop, an "I Spy" spring scavenger hunt, recycled pot decorating, and face painting. Admission is free to all main campus museum attractions. READ MORE

Sunsational Farms Big Orange Day

Umatilla - Saturday, February 18
At Sunsational Farm's annual Big Orange Day, visitors can enjoy carnival games, a bee train, bounce houses, face paining, and a vendor market (all open from 11am-3pm). From 4pm-8pm, enjoy live music as well as a chili and BBQ cookoff. READ MORE

Story Stroll at Orlando Family Stage

Orlando - Saturday, February 18
Take your toddler (ages 2-3) on a 30-minute story stroll through Loch Haven Park, complete with creative play. There will also be free coffee and tea after class in the lobby. READ MORE

Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival

Mount Dora - February 18-19
Learn about and celebrate Scottish culture at this family-friendly annual event. Entertainment and activities include bagpipes, Highland games, Celtic music, a tartan parade, Highland dancing, vendors, and kids' activities. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis - February 18-19
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Atwood Farms) is hosting its annual strawberry festival, complete with u-pick strawberries, arts and crafts, food trucks, live music, and yons of fun farm activities. READ MORE

Eustis Georgefest

Eustis - February 18-26
The annual patriotic Georgefest celebrates George Washington's birthday with a carnival, concerts, parade, dog jog, fireworks show, fishing tournament, food, and vendors. READ MORE

Movie Monday at A La Cart

Orlando - Monday, February 20
À La Cart hosts movies on the lawn each Monday evening. Food trucks are onsite serving a variety of food options. READ MORE

SeaWorld Mardi Gras

Orlando - Select days through February 26
Celebrate Mardi Gras at SeaWorld with family-friendly events that include a pop-up parade at select times 12:30-6pm featuring entertainers, bead captains, stilt walkers, musicians and more. There will also be live music, offering Cajun and jazz classics, as well as a street party paying homage to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. READ MORE
The shallow swimming area at Wekiwa Springs State Park is ideal for kids. Photo courtesy of Florida State Parks
The shallow swimming area at Wekiwa Springs State Park is ideal for kids. Photo courtesy of Florida State Parks

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Places featured in this article:

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