# Mennello Museum of American Art Free Family Day: Winter Holiday Art Fest

> Event for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Where: The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Ages: All ages; hands-on craft projects tailored for ages 3–12; free museum admission
- Price: Free admission to museum and outdoor craft festival; all art supplies provided free
- Organizer: City of Orlando & Friends of The Mennello Museum
- Official page: https://www.mennellomuseum.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of creative, hands-on holiday artmaking in the beautiful lakeside Marilyn L. Mennello Sculpture Garden on Lake Formosa. Children can create personalized holiday ornaments, winter nature prints, and greeting cards to take home, guided by museum educators and teaching artists.

Families can stroll along the paved sculpture boardwalk under century-old live oaks, explore the Earl Cunningham folk art galleries, and enjoy live acoustic holiday music on the lawn. The museum grounds are stroller-friendly, with shaded benches, grassy picnic spots, and accessible family restrooms.

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