16 listings in Orlando, FL: free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Orlando Police Department Headquarters
Bring the family in costume for candy, decorated vehicles and Halloween fun with Orlando Police Department members at OPD headquarters on West South Street. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4 to 7pm. Free.
Verified Oct 27 · orlando.gov
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Fridays & Saturdays: tours leave 9am–2:15pm Nov–Apr (9am–1:15pm May–Oct)
Orlando Wetlands Visitors Center
Volunteers lead free public tram tours of the Orlando Wetlands on Fridays and Saturdays. From November to April tours leave between 9am and 2:15pm (May to October, until 1:15pm). First come, first served in groups of 10 or fewer; no reservations. Donations to the Friends of the Orlando Wetlands are welcome but not required.
Verified Oct 27 · orlando.gov
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Fri, Oct 30, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood CenterOrlando
A Halloween trunk-or-treat with a sneaker twist at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center: decorated trunks with candy stops, a sneaker showcase, costume contest, DJ, music and games, prizes and giveaways, and photo spots. Come in costume and your freshest sneakers. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5 to 8pm.
Verified Oct 27 · orlando.gov
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Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Barber ParkOrlando
Orange County Parks turns Barber Park's outdoor hockey rink into a roller rink with skate games and a DJ. Bring your own skates; food trucks on site. Skip masks and long costumes. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:30 to 9pm.
Verified Oct 27 · ocfl.net
Catch: Bring your own skates
Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chambers Park Community CenterKissimmee
Trick-or-treat from decorated trunks at Chambers Park Community Center on Halloween night, with free candy at every trunk, music and a full night of Halloween activities. Come in costume and bring a bucket or bag. Open to all ages, no sign-up. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 7 to 9pm.
Verified Oct 27 · kissimmee.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lake Nona Town CenterOrlando
The City of Orlando's 27th annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted with Tavistock and the Lake Nona VA Medical Center, starts and ends at Lake Nona Town Center, followed by a ceremony and family activities. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11am to 1pm.
Verified Oct 27 · orlando.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Veterans Lawn
Kissimmee, the Osceola County Veterans Council and American Legion Post 10 host the first Veterans Day Festival on the Veterans Lawn, with live entertainment, a kids' zone, community exhibitors and food trucks. Saturday, November 7, 2026, noon to 4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · kissimmee.gov
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Sat, Nov 14, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Big Toho MarinaKissimmee
Kids 8 to 13 fish alongside Kissimmee Police officers at Big Toho Marina, with fishing and safety training. Lunch, a fishing pole and all equipment are provided. Ages 8–10 fish 8:30–10:30am and ages 11–13 fish 10:30am–12:30pm. Saturday, November 14, 2026. Register online with a waiver.
Verified Oct 27 · kissimmee.gov
Catch: Only for: kids ages 8–13 · Registration and waiver required; spots not guaranteed
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kissimmee Fire Station 3
The Kissimmee Fire Department opens Fire Station 3 for families: climb aboard a fire truck, watch live demonstrations, talk with firefighters and grab free hot dogs and chips. Drop in any time Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am to 1pm; no registration needed.
Verified Oct 27 · kissimmee.gov
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Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Blanchard ParkOrlando
Orange County Parks screens Minions & Monsters (PG) outdoors at Blanchard Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 6pm. Bring lawn chairs and snacks; food trucks may be there. No alcohol; no pets in the viewing area.
Verified Oct 27 · ocfl.net
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Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Winter Park Library, Community Imagination RoomOrlando
Try penny whistles, autoharps and all kinds of other instruments up close at this all-ages hands-on session with Central Florida Folk. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2 to 4pm.
Verified Oct 27 · winterparklibrary.org
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Sat, Dec 5, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Park Avenue, downtown Winter ParkOrlando
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas Parade heads south down Park Avenue from Cole Avenue to Lyman Avenue on Saturday morning, December 5, 2026, 9 to 10:30am. Line the sidewalk to watch.
Verified Oct 27 · business.winterpark.org
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Sat, Dec 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Sanford
Illuminated floats, marching bands and dance groups roll along a one-mile route through downtown Sanford in the city's Holiday Parade of Lights. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 to 8pm. First Street closes to traffic from 1pm.
Verified Oct 27 · sanfordfl.gov
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Sun, Dec 13, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Magnolia ParkOrlando
Orange County Parks shows Toy Story 5 (PG) outdoors at Magnolia Park on Lake Apopka on Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 6pm. Bring lawn chairs and snacks. No alcohol; no pets in the viewing area.
Verified Oct 27 · ocfl.net
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Second Sunday of each month; docent tours at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm
Mennello Museum of American ArtOrlando
On the second Sunday of every month the Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park is free, with docent-led gallery tours at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm and a fine art project. Current exhibition: Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror (through February 28, 2027). Free parking in the lot next to the museum.
Verified Oct 27 · mennellomuseum.org
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Third Saturday of each month (no program in January)
Fort Christmas Historical ParkOrlando
On the third Saturday of each month, Fort Christmas Historical Park in east Orange County runs a free hands-on history program for all ages. Topics change monthly; December 19 is The Christmas Post Office. Hands-on activities are for ages 6 and up. Check the park's page for the time.
Verified Oct 27 · ocfl.net
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