# Harry P. Leu Gardens: Winter Camellia Collection & Lakeside Botanical Walks > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM); Closed Christmas Day; Leu House… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 - Ages: All ages; wide paved pathways are completely stroller and wheelchair accessible; baby changing facilities available in the Welcome Center - Price: Adults $15.00, Children (ages 4–17) $10.00, Children 3 and under Free; Free admission for Leu Gardens members - Schedule: Open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM); Closed Christmas Day; Leu House Museum open for tours Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–3:30 PM - Organizer: City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation & Leu Gardens Trust - Official page: https://www.leugardens.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/harry-p-leu-gardens-winter-camellia-collection-and-lakeside-botanical--listing-9f3400c56415ebfe31809c0b ## About Encompassing 50 lush botanical acres bordering Lake Rowena just north of Downtown Orlando, Harry P. Leu Gardens is a historic sanctuary showcasing Florida's most stunning plant collections. Winter (December through February) is the pinnacle of the garden's horticultural calendar, as Leu Gardens boasts one of the largest collections of camellias in the entire United States. More than 2,000 camellia plants burst into vibrant shades of white, pink, and crimson beneath the towering canopies of 200-year-old camphor trees and live oaks. Families can stroll wide, gently paved pathways that accommodate strollers and little runners with ease. Children will love the Butterfly Garden filled with fluttering native species, the tropical bamboo forest, the Kitchen & Herb Idea Gardens, and the lakeside boardwalk overlooking Lake Rowena with views of turtles and native wading birds. Historic Leu House Museum tours, shaded lawn areas for quiet family resting, and air-conditioned visitor center facilities make for a peaceful outing. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Leu Gardens Autumn Stroll & Botanical Turkey Scavenger Hunt (Orlando)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/leu-gardens-autumn-stroll-and-botanical-turkey-scavenger-hunt-orlando--listing-50caa1fa63c7bb7934550846) — Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Harry P. Leu Gardens · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 4. Spanning 50 serene botanical acres along the shores of Lake Rowena just north of Downtown Orlando, Harry P. 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