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Budding actors can take part in spring break theater camp at the Orlando REP. Photo courtesy of The REP
Budding actors can take part in spring break theater camp at the Orlando REP. Photo courtesy of The REP
3/3/23 - By Charlotte B

Most school districts in the Orlando area are out for spring break the week of March 13-17, 2023 (with a teacher workday on Friday, March 10). Looking for Orlando spring break events to get the kids out of the house? We've got you covered. We've highlighted our top Orlando spring break picks below. We've also included a list of Orlando spring break camps— choose from themes like STEM, theater, ice skating, gymnastics, and more. Check out our event calendar for even more happenings spring break week listings.

If you're looking to get away for a long weekend this spring break, take a look at the best Orlando Hotels for Families. For more local family fun, check out our recommendations of the Best Orlando Playgrounds, Kid-Friendly Hikes Around Orlando, and Orlando Indoor Entertainment Centers featuring arcades, go-karts, trampolines, and more.

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Keep the Mardi Gras celebration going at Universal Orlando through April. Photo courtesy of Universal
Keep the Mardi Gras celebration going at Universal Orlando through April. Photo courtesy of Universal

Theme Parks & Attractions Events in Orlando for Spring Break

SeaWorld St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Orlando - March 9-12 & 16-19, 2023
SeaWorld Orlando celebrates St. Patrick's Day all weekend long with live entertainment, stilt walkers, Irish step dancers, Irish music, and tastes of Ireland during the Seven Seas Food Festival. READ MORE

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando - Through April 16, 2023
This annual springtime event at Universal Orlando is fun for the entire family. Enjoy street entertainment, parade, concerts, and themed flavors from all around the world. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - Weekends through May 7, 2023
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival includes more than 180 culinary options, both international and domestic, as well as live performances ranging from country, Christian, Latin, rock, and more. READ MORE

Once Upon a Spring at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee - Through May 14, 2023
Enjoy a variety of spring activites at Gaylord Palms resort, including the interactive live show Sprout Into Spring, Spring-a-long scavenger hunt, Easter Bunny meet and greet, Pirate's Treasure escape room, egg-spression garden, animal encounters, and more. READ MORE

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista - Through July 5, 2023
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE
If your little ones are animal lovers or love learning about nature, the Central Florida Zoo offers a number of hands-on adventures at Central Florida Zoo Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
If your little ones are animal lovers or love learning about nature, the Central Florida Zoo offers a number of hands-on adventures at Central Florida Zoo Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Spring Break Camps for Kids near Orlando

Altamonte Springs Recreation Camp

Kids ages 8-14 can attend this full day (9am-5pm) spring break camp.  Daily activities include sports, games, movies, and field trips. Early drop-off and late pick-up options available. READ MORE

Central Florida Zoo Camps

The Zoo offers camp for the full week (Monday-Friday) over Spring Break. "Zooper Kids" is the theme for ages 6-8, and "Wild About Animals" is the theme for ages 9-12.  Camp runs from 9am-4pm, with before and after care available. READ MORE

Creative Jane Art

Creative Jane Art Studio hosts spring break and summer art camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Camp hours are 11am-3pm. Art classes and birthday parties also offered. Toddler classes available for those walking-age 4. READ MORE

Gymnastics USA

Gymnastics USA offers a variety of programs for all ages, including gymnastics classes for toddlers through age 12, gymnastics team, tumbling classes for kids and teens, Ninja Kidz classes for ages 5-12, aerial silks, a special needs programs, afterschool care, seasonal camps for ages 3-12, and birthday parties. READ MORE

Orlando Gymnastics Camps

Orlando Gymnastics offers spring and summer camps for kids ages 5-13. This full day of camp offers both instructional and free play gymnastics, as well as arts and crafts, outdoor play and water fun, and much more. READ MORE

Orlando Museum of Arts Camp

Explore a variety of art-making experiences at Orlando Museum of Art's art camp, offered in both spring and summer. Summer camps are open to students entering grades 1-12, and spring camp is open to grades 1-5. Camp hours are 9am-4pm, with early drop off and late pick up available. Half-day camps are also available over the summer. READ MORE

Orlando Rep Theater Camps

Orlando Rep offers Spring Break and summer theater camps for grades K-8. Half-day camps are also available for 4-5 year olds. READ MORE

Orlando Science Center Camps

Students can explore a variety of hands-on STEM activities at OSC's summer and school break camps. School break camps are offered for grades Pre-K through 5th throughout the school year when local public schools are closed. Summer camps are available weekly throughout the summer for students in Pre-K through 9th grade. READ MORE

Orlando Skate Park Camp

Spring Break skate camp is offered for ages 5-14. Camp hours are from 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Kids will learn basic skateboarding skills. Participants must have their own equipment. READ MORE

RDV Ice Den Camps

RDV Ice Den offers Learn to Skate spring break and summer camps for ages 7-17, a figure skating camp for ages 10-17, and a summer hockey camp for ages 5-17.  Camp hours are 9am-3pm. READ MORE
Enjoy a day of family fun at the FunHundred at Mead Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy of the gardens
Enjoy a day of family fun at the FunHundred at Mead Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy of the gardens

Spring Break Things To Do in Orlando, March 10-19, 2023

A Big Day for Baseball: A Magic Tree House Adventure at Orlando Shakes

Orlando - Select days through March 18, 2023
Join Jack and Annie on a musical journey based on the popular Magic Tree House book "A Big Day for Baseball." The Magic Tree House transports the audience back in time to a baseball game in 1947 in Brooklyn, with baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson. READ MORE

Central Florida Fair

Orlando - Daily through March 12, 2023
The annual Central Florida Fair features carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment, animals, STEM events and competitions, and more. READ MORE

Florida Strawberry Festival

Plant City - Daily through March 12, 2023
This annual large community festival features 11 days of headline entertainment, livestock shows, exhibits, rides, attractions, and a huge variety of strawberry food items. READ MORE

FunHundred at Mead Botanical Gardens

Winter Park - Daily through April 30, 2023
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its centennial anniversary with an immersive art experience at Mead Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through a variety of art and garden exhibits that tell a visual story of Winter Park's history. READ MORE

Apopka Fair

Apopka - March 9-12, 2023
The annual Apopka Fair returns with live entertainment, carnival food, rides, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Free Movie in the Park - Dr P Phillips Community Park

Orlando - Friday, March 10, 2023
Orange County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free movie night at Dr P Phillips Community Park, showing The Bad Guys (rated PG). READ MORE

Guided Spring Walk at Blue Spring State Park

Orange City - Friday, March 10, 2023
Visit Blue Spring State Park for a ranger-led guided tour along the boardwalk to learn all about the park, including the history, wildlife, ecology, and management. READ MORE

Ocoee Music Fest

Ocoee - March 10-11, 2023
Formerly the Ocoee Founders' Day Festival, this 2-day music fest is dedicated to celebrating Ocoee’s small town traditions with music, community, small businesses, and fun. Event includes an array of festival food, carnival rides, face painting, kids bike fest, marketplace, car show, beer garden, and musical performances. READ MORE

Free Movie in the Park - Bear Creek Recreation Complex

Orlando - Saturday, March 11, 2023
Orange County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free movie night at Bear Creek Recreation Complex, showing The Bad Guys (rated PG). READ MORE

Maitland Movie in the Park

Maitland - Saturday, March 11, 2023
Bring the family for an outdoor movie night in downtown Maitland. Free admission and free popcorn will be provided. READ MORE

Disney Springs Kids Club

Lake Buena Vista - March 11 & 18, 2023
Visit Disney Springs for a special Kids Club event each Saturday, featuring interactive family fun. Activities include Flight Crew: a high-energy dance party with jump rope routines and acrobatics; Wassalou Drum Circle: create music with this vibrant Afropop band; and play games like limbo and hula hoops with DJ "KD Queen." READ MORE

Saturdays at the Avian Reconditioning Center

Apopka - March 11 & 18, 2023
Conditions permitting, the resident raptors are on display and volunteers are eager to share their knowledge of these fascinating birds with visitors. Flight demonstrations featuring falcons and hawks can take place throughout the day. READ MORE

The SpongeBob Musical at Orlando REP

Orlando - Select days March 11-April 30, 2023
The Nickelodeon hit show, SpongeBob Squarepants, comes to life in this Broadway musical at the Orlando REP. Dive into the underwater town of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton. READ MORE

Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum

Orlando - Sunday, March 12, 2023
On the second Sunday of every month, the Mennello Museum offers Family Funday, with free admission, docent-led tours, and a fine arts project. READ MORE

The BenAnna Band at Alafaya Branch Library

Orlando - Monday, March 13, 2023
Kids will go bananas for this high-energy musical duo that focuses on inclusion and music for all ages, abilities and identities. Fun music for everyone. READ MORE

Count-a-Manatee Junior Ranger Program at Blue Spring State Park

Orange City - Monday, March 13, 2023
During this program, junior rangers accompany a park ranger to learn how the park conduct their manatee and wildlife counts in the spring run each morning. Junior rangers will receive any stamps or badges they may need. READ MORE

Cinépolis Half Price Tuesdays

Winter Garden - Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Each Tuesday, enjoy 50% off movie tickets at Cinépolis Hamlin. READ MORE

Pi Day Party with Mathnasium of Lake Nona

Orlando - Tuesday, March 14, 2023
3.14, otherwide known as Pi Day, is math's biggest day of the year. Mathnasium is throwing a party to celebrate, featuring games, food, activities, contest, rewards, and a raffle. READ MORE

Alien Green-Out at Astro Skating Center

Orlando - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Deck yourself out in green for this pre-St. Patrick's Day Alien Green Out skating event. The greenest elementary schooler wins a cash prize, and anyone wearing a green shirt gets free green pizza, green cotton candy, and soda. READ MORE

BOGO Wednesdays at Monkey Joe's, Winter Park

Winter Park - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Get the kids out of the house to expel some energy with two entries for the price of one every Wednesday at Monkey Joe's Winter Park.   READ MORE

Play Your Way Thursdays at GameTime

Ocoee - Thursday, March 16, 2023
Enjoy up to 5 hours of timed arcade play for just $15 at GameTime, available every Thursday from 7pm to midnight. READ MORE

Movieola presents E.T.

Orlando - Friday, March 17, 2023
Bring the family to Lake Eola for a screening of the classic movie E.T. along with retro games, lawn games, kids activities, food, ice cream, and an '80s fashion dress code. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Street Party Celebration

Kissimmee - Friday, March 17, 2023
Visit the Promenade at Sunset Walk to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, featuring nonstop music, street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and green beverage specials, and more. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Skate at Astro Skating Center

Orlando - Friday, March 17, 2023
Tweens and teens, wear green for this St. Patrick's Day skating event. The greenest middle or high school students wins a cash prize, and anyone wearing a green shirt gets free green pizza and cotton candy. READ MORE

Oviedo St. Patrick's Day Festival in the Park

Oviedo - March 17-18, 2023
This two-day event at Center Lake Park includes live Irish entertainment, bangers and mash, Irish step dancers, face painting, jugglers, a photo booth, green beer, and more. READ MORE

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Winter Park - March 17-19, 2023
The annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival includes over 200 artists on display plus a children's village, art workshops, school exhibits, live entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Avalon Park Kite Day

Orlando - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Bring the kids out to make their own kite and fly it with guidance from professional kite flyers. Free kite making begins at 10am, or families are welcome to bring their own kites. READ MORE

Hamlin St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Winter Garden - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Wear your green attire for this family-friendly event featuring live music, Irish dancers, bagpipes, kids zone, food trucks, Irish beverages, and more shenanigans. READ MORE

Kowtown Festival

Kissimmee - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Celebrate Kissimmee's birthday at the Kowtown Festival, featuring food, live entertainment, kids zone, games, and activities. READ MORE

Paint the Cloud Green: St. Patrick's Day Light Parade & Street Party

St. Cloud - Saturday, March 18, 2023
The Paint the Cloud Green event features a light up night parade. Afterwards, enjoy live Irish music, dance performances, and food trucks. READ MORE

Sanford St. Paddy's Day Truck Pull and Street Festival

Sanford - Saturday, March 18, 2023
The annual St. Paddy's day truck pull and street festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, and a truck pull featuring the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department, and many locally-owned businesses. READ MORE

Avalon Park Community Campout

Orlando - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Bring your camping gear for a community campout in the park, complete with a cookout dinner from 6-8pm and a family friendly movie starting at dusk. READ MORE

Brick Convention Orlando

Kissimmee - March 18-19, 2023
LEGO fans of all ages can enjoy tons of hands-on fun, games, play areas, and life-size LEGO models. Meet professional LEGO artists and browse vendors selling LEGO figures, sets, and accessories. READ MORE

Mount Dora Spring Festival

Mount Dora - March 18-19, 2023
This arts and crafts festival held in historic Mount Dora features more than 200 exhibitors. Kids can enjoy strolling the walkways along the lake and playing at nearby Gilbert Park. READ MORE

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film

Maitland - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Bring the family to Enzian for its Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film series. A special kids' menu is available. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Bear Creek Recreation Complex
Avian Reconditioning Center
Kissimmee Lakefront Park