Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Seminole County, FL
70 upcoming family events and 8 places and programs in Seminole County, FL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:30 PM
* Family class* Cotton Candy Moon
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $35All ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Hot Rod Halloween at Henry's Depot — Sanford
Henry's Depot
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Longwood Truck or Treat
Reiter Park
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Pups and Pages - West (Outdoor)
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Zoo Boo Bash at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Oct25SunArts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Witches in Town + Add Candle
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $40Ages 14+
Oct27TueCommunityTue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM
Tent-or-Treat Parking Lot Party at Texas Roadhouse Sanford
Texas Roadhouse
All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Pumpkinology (kids STEM series)
Altamonte Springs City Library
FreeAges 5–12
Oct29ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime (Ages 3-7) - North
North Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 3–7
Oct29ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Stories & Puppets in the Park - Greenwood Lakes Park
Greenwood Lakes Park (Large Pavilion)
Free
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM
A Ghost With The Most - Coffee + Add Candle
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $35All ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
FANGtastic FEST at Jeff Triplett Community Center
Jeff Triplett Community Center
Free
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Sanford Avenue Block Party — Halloween Edition
Sanford Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets (El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant)
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
The Rock of Central Florida Fall Festival at Fort Mellon Park
Fort Mellon Park
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Halloween at Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park
Free
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Gingerbread House of Clay: Child and Adult Workshop (ages 6 & up)
Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus)
From $175Ages 6+
- Nov5ThuOutdoors
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
Stories & Puppets in the Park - Red Bug Lake Park
Red Bug Lake Park
FreeAges 2–5
Nov6FriSports & playFri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Shimmy, Shake, and Dance — West Branch
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Magnolia Fall Festival — Sanford
Dees Brothers Brewery
Free
Nov7SatCookingSat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) — North Branch
North Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 8–12
Nov7SatOutdoorsThrough Nov 11
Veterans Day Weekend at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
Nov8SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 8 · 3:30 PM
Make Your Own Whirligig for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - West
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 8–12
Nov9MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Introduction to 3D Modeling (Ages 9-12) — East Branch
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 9–12
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Altamonte Springs Police Veterans Day Celebration
Altamonte Mall (Lower Level next to Dillard's)
Free
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Winter Springs Veterans Day Tribute
Winter Springs Veterans and Military Services Memorial
- Community
Through Jan 17
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
PaidAll ages
- Nov14SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30 AM
*Family Class*Happy Penguin + Add Glitter
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $35Ages 14+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
52nd Annual Great Day in the Country
Oviedo Mall (inside and outside)
With admission
Nov15SunSports & playSun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Choose Your Own Adventure: Jurassic Park - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Grinch Fest at Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park
All ages
- Nov21SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:30 PM
Cute Turkey + Add Glitter
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $39All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
3D Printing Lab & Open House - East
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Dulcimer Concert at North Branch Library — Sanford
North Branch Library (Seminole County Public Library)
FreeAll ages
Nov23MonCommunityMon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM
Family Karaoke Night - North
North Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
Nov23MonOutdoorsMon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving School Break Camp at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
From $175Ages 6–12
Nov23MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM
Toy Story 5 Movie & Crafternoon - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
Free
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Oviedo Turkey Trot 5K and Kiddie Run
Oviedo Mall (Food Court entrance)
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 12:30 PM
*Family Class* Jolly +Add Glitter
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $39All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Family Craft Day at the Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum
Free
- Dec1TueCrafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM
Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Longwood Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting
Reiter Park
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Oviedo Tree Lighting
Center Lake Park
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Paws & Claus Pet Adoption Event with Santa — Sanford
Fort Mellon Park / Sanford RiverWalk
All ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
44th Annual Winter Wonderland: Parade, Tree Lighting and Walkthrough
Central Winds Park
Free
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Casselberry Annual Tree Lighting
Lake Concord Park
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Cheese Louise — UCF Theatre for Young Audiences at East Branch Library (ages 5-10)
East Branch Library (Seminole County Public Library)
FreeAges 5–10
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
City of Longwood Christmas Parade
Ronald Reagan Blvd., north of SR 434
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Light Up the Holidays at Cranes Roost Park — Altamonte Springs
Cranes Roost Park
Free
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Oviedo Winter Parade
Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Center start; route along Oviedo Boulevard to Center Lake Park
Free
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
Casselberry Santa Run
Casselberry neighborhoods (starts at 95 Triplet Lake Drive)
Free
- Hanukkah
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM
Longwood Chanukah Celebration at Reiter Park
Reiter Park
- Train rides
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express
Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower)
Free
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Celebrate the Season — Longwood Holiday Street Party
Reiter Park
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Art & Music in the Park and Berry Bazaar
Lake Concord Park
Free
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Once Upon a Dance - Nutcracker (Ages 2-6) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 2–6
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa
Longwood Community Building
- Santa visits
Through Dec 13
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (West End Prep youth production)
Theater West End
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights
Downtown Sanford (1st Street route)
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Winterfest 2026 at Center Lake Park — Oviedo
Center Lake Park
From $25
Dec17ThuCommunityThu, Dec 17 · 2:00 PM
Family Movie: Wicked for Good - West
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas — Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower)
Free
- Train rides
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Movie in the Park: The Polar Express — Longwood
Reiter Park
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19
Elf The Musical JR. (West End Prep youth production)
Theater West End
Paid
Dec20SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market — Sanford
Sanford Civic Center
Free
Dec22TueCrafts and cookiesTue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM
Teen Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (13+) - East
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 13+
Dec29TueSports & playTue, Dec 29 · 10:30 AM
Baby Rave (Ages 0-4 & Families) — Jean Rhein Central Library
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 0–4
Dec29TueSports & playTue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM
Family Bingo! - Northwest
Northwest Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
Dec29TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 29 · 3:00 PM
Paint 'N Squish: Winter Edition (Ages 5-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec29TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM
Pigeon's Birthday Party (Ages 3-8 & Families) - West
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
Jan18MonOutdoorsMon, Jan 18 · 9:00 AM
MLK Day Camp: Zoo Adventures! at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
From $85Ages 6–12
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
From $16.95All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Mini Matisses (ages 4-6) at Crealdé
Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus)
From $155Ages 4–6
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Mother Goose on the Loose - East Branch
East Branch Library (Seminole County)
Free
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Pint Size Picassos (ages 5-8) at Crealdé
Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus)
From $155Ages 5–8
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Seminole State College Planetarium Public Shows
Seminole State College Planetarium
From $4All ages
OngoingprogramCookingRecurring / by appointment
Young Chefs Academy Oviedo weekly kids cooking classes
Young Chefs Academy Oviedo
From $55
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Fun with Film (ages 8-12) at Crealdé
Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus)
From $175Ages 8–12
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
We Rock the Spectrum North Orlando open play
We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando
From $18All ages
Recently ended
Oct23FriCommunityEndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Movie Night, Food Trucks and Candy Crawl
Center Lake Park
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Ozobot Challenge for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat (After Hours) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
WSPD Ghoulishly Good Times: Monsters, Inc. Movie in the Park
Torcaso Park
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 14
Storytime at the Zoo (October)
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Discovery Courtyard)
Free
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