# Things to do with kids in Seminole County, FL

> 70 upcoming family events and 8 places and ongoing programs in Seminole County, FL, in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [* Family class* Cotton Candy Moon](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-class-cotton-candy-moon--listing-cf4522641a2d7e6182077a74) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 16. Paint * Family class* Cotton Candy Moon in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [Hot Rod Halloween at Henry's Depot — Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/hot-rod-halloween-at-henry-s-depot-sanford--listing-a00cc28a2487efd84f87a01c) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Henry's Depot, Sanford · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. The 2nd annual Hot Rod Halloween takes over Henry's Depot food hall in downtown Sanford on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. The free, all-ages event combines a…
- [Longwood Truck or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/longwood-truck-or-treat--listing-91e777e68cbed25f20da139a) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Reiter Park, Longwood · checked Oct 14. Truck-or-treating at Reiter Park with a variety of trucks and other vehicles, free candy for children, bounce houses, games, food vendors and a children's costume contest by age…
- [Pups and Pages - West (Outdoor)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/pups-and-pages-west-outdoor--listing-2d83b2bfcef1c8d1ba84dc36) — Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · West Branch Library (Seminole County), Longwood · checked Oct 14. Celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month at the West Branch: meet adoptable dogs from Seminole County Animal Services, make dog-themed crafts, read to dogs and meet new cuddly…
- [Zoo Boo Bash at Central Florida Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/zoo-boo-bash-at-central-florida-zoo--listing-f9ff8a85f694b28af8977b58) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · With admission · checked Oct 14. Halloween daytime event over three weekends: not-so-scary Zoo decorations and animal enrichment, a trick-or-treat station path, children's activities and games, exclusive food…
- [Witches in Town + Add Candle](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/witches-in-town-add-candle--listing-d8f1cef611c78f59c08c0fcb) — Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · Ages 14+ · From $40 · checked Oct 16. Paint Witches in Town + Add Candle in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [Tent-or-Treat Parking Lot Party at Texas Roadhouse Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/tent-or-treat-parking-lot-party-at-texas-roadhouse-sanford--listing-11278944b13dd76d888e9719) — Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Texas Roadhouse, Sanford · All ages · checked Oct 20. Texas Roadhouse Sanford and Ladies 327, Inc. host a family Halloween party in the restaurant's parking lot from 5 to 8 p.m. Activities for all ages include a DJ, bounce house…
- [Pumpkinology (kids STEM series)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/pumpkinology-kids-stem-series--listing-a06dbdb8b69748fecd4b503e) — Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Altamonte Springs City Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. A free STEM-inspired fall series at the City Library for kids ages 5 to 12, with gooey slime, creative crafts and pumpkin experiments.
- [Spooky Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime (Ages 3-7) - North](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/spooky-stuffed-animal-sleepover-storytime-ages-3-7-north--listing-1772808324822a05b8c11c4f) — Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · North Branch Library (Seminole County), Sanford · Ages 3–7 · Free · checked Oct 14. Spooky bedtime storytime in the North Branch Kids Zone; costumes encouraged. Children bring a favorite stuffed animal, tuck it in and leave it overnight for the Spooky Stuffed…
- [Stories & Puppets in the Park - Greenwood Lakes Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/stories-and-puppets-in-the-park-greenwood-lakes-park--listing-b4b43b60d47ef77283d39fb0) — Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Greenwood Lakes Park (Large Pavilion), Lake Mary · Free · checked Oct 16. Library storytime moves outside to the large pavilion at Greenwood Lakes Park in Lake Mary, two days before Halloween, and costumes are encouraged. Seminole County children's…
- [A Ghost With The Most - Coffee + Add Candle](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/a-ghost-with-the-most-coffee-add-candle--listing-cb9d46c9da2a1fb732038e12) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 16. Paint A Ghost With The Most - Coffee + Add Candle in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [FANGtastic FEST at Jeff Triplett Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/fangtastic-fest-at-jeff-triplett-community-center--listing-231324ed13e33deb8e034499) — Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Jeff Triplett Community Center, Sanford · Free · checked Oct 16. Sanford Parks and Recreation's FANGtastic FEST is a free Halloween afternoon at the Jeff Triplett Community Center on Saturday, October 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. Children 12 and under…
- [Halloween at Cranes Roost Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/halloween-at-cranes-roost-park--listing-da81e96af160d19d9876cbb6) — Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs · Free · checked Oct 14. A free community Halloween night offering a safe trick-or-treat alternative for families, with trick-or-treating around the lake, costume contests, photo ops and music. Food and…
- [Sanford Avenue Block Party — Halloween Edition](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/sanford-avenue-block-party-halloween-edition--listing-50a2ad6565e8375d40571bc9) — Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Sanford Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets (El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Alive After 5 and Project Sanford close Sanford Avenue between 4th and 5th streets in downtown Sanford for a free Halloween block party on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5 to 9…
- [The Rock of Central Florida Fall Festival at Fort Mellon Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/the-rock-of-central-florida-fall-festival-at-fort-mellon-park--listing-d690b4a242e82230b19790c7) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Fort Mellon Park, Sanford · Free · checked Oct 20. The Rock of Central Florida church holds its annual Fall Festival at Fort Mellon Park on Sanford's waterfront on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrating…
- [Gingerbread House of Clay: Child and Adult Workshop (ages 6 & up)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/gingerbread-house-of-clay-child-and-adult-workshop-ages-6-and-up--listing-af3de3c9646df024a23d4a53) — Sun, Nov 1 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus), Winter Park · Ages 6+ · From $175 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 14. Two-Sunday adult-and-child clay workshop at Crealdé School of Art. On the first Sunday participants build a clay chalet decorated with faux candy and cookie shapes; on the second…
- [Stories & Puppets in the Park - Red Bug Lake Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/stories-and-puppets-in-the-park-red-bug-lake-park--listing-b68350d7294f6311c929928f) — Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry · Ages 2–5 · Free · checked Oct 14. Seminole County children's librarians bring storytime outdoors to county parks, sharing stories, movement activities and puppet shows at the pavilion by the playground. Geared…
- [Shimmy, Shake, and Dance — West Branch](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/shimmy-shake-and-dance-west-branch--listing-a1e59ae1cf5504009a8564f4) — Fri, Nov 6 (+5 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · West Branch Library (Seminole County), Longwood · Free · checked Oct 20. Toddlers and preschoolers get moving at the Seminole County Public Library's West Branch in Longwood during Shimmy, Shake, and Dance, a 30-minute music-and-dance session for…
- [Magnolia Fall Festival — Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/magnolia-fall-festival-sanford--listing-cbcddb2a8e5f9f427ba5704a) — Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Dees Brothers Brewery, Sanford · Free · checked Oct 16. Dees Brothers Brewery and Ladies 327, Inc. host the Magnolia Fall Festival in downtown Sanford on Saturday, November 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. The free Kid's Zone has a bounce house…
- [Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) — North Branch](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/tween-extreme-gingerbread-challenge-ages-8-12-north-branch--listing-e548de21d9e6652d127408cd) — Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · North Branch Library (Seminole County), Sanford · Ages 8–12 · Free · checked Oct 20. Tweens at the Seminole County Public Library's North Branch in Sanford compete to design and build the most impressive gingerbread creation on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2…
- [Veterans Day Weekend at Central Florida Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/veterans-day-weekend-at-central-florida-zoo--listing-7bb811973fd29d4f26964458) — Nov 7 – Nov 11 · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. From November 7 to 11, 2026, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford thanks service members by offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military with valid…
- [Make Your Own Whirligig for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - West](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/make-your-own-whirligig-for-tweens-ages-8-12-west--listing-1762b8a80755e8a5d5a21439) — Sun, Nov 8 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · West Branch Library (Seminole County), Longwood · Ages 8–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. Tweens build a classic wooden whirligig at the West Branch library in Longwood and learn the simple physics behind it: spin the toy and momentum winds it back on itself for as…
- [Introduction to 3D Modeling (Ages 9-12) — East Branch](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/introduction-to-3d-modeling-ages-9-12-east-branch--listing-6084db4c4d197e1d245078ad) — Mon, Nov 9 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · East Branch Library (Seminole County), Oviedo · Ages 9–12 · Free · checked Oct 20. First-time students ages 9–12 learn to design 3D objects in TinkerCAD, the free browser-based modeling tool, at the Seminole County Public Library's East Branch in Oviedo. Each…
- [Altamonte Springs Police Veterans Day Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/altamonte-springs-police-veterans-day-celebration--listing-0d8b9edea807cd5e2107c4db) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Altamonte Mall (Lower Level next to Dillard's), Altamonte Springs · Free · checked Oct 16. The Altamonte Springs Police Department hosts a free Veterans Day ceremony on the lower level of Altamonte Mall, next to Dillard's. The program includes a guest speaker, retired…
- [Winter Springs Veterans Day Tribute](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/winter-springs-veterans-day-tribute--listing-515cf89718cc033c27aeb208) — Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Winter Springs Veterans and Military Services Memorial · checked Oct 16. The City of Winter Springs holds an evening Veterans Day Tribute at the Winter Springs Veterans and Military Services Memorial on Blumberg Boulevard. The one-hour ceremony honors…
- [Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/asian-lantern-festival-into-the-wild--listing-ed324c73f4b360dd6ba378f5) — Nov 13 – Jan 17 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 14. After-hours walking event on a three-quarter-mile path through the Zoo with all-new handcrafted LED lantern scenes: North American wildlife, celestial and space displays, the…
- [*Family Class*Happy Penguin + Add Glitter](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-class-happy-penguin-add-glitter--listing-9e62985dd4491f97f036a448) — Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · Ages 14+ · From $35 · checked Oct 16. Paint *Family Class*Happy Penguin + Add Glitter in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [52nd Annual Great Day in the Country](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/52nd-annual-great-day-in-the-country--listing-cb85771c5f17b459edb8a74d) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Oviedo Mall (inside and outside) · With admission · checked Oct 16. Great Day in the Country is a long-running two-day arts and crafts festival hosted by the Oviedo Woman's Club at the Oviedo Mall, set up both inside and outside the mall. Vendors…
- [Choose Your Own Adventure: Jurassic Park - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/choose-your-own-adventure-jurassic-park-central--listing-85e057fbac2c055163b69d3f) — Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Free · checked Oct 16. Families play an interactive, Jurassic Park-themed game that sends them through the Jean Rhein Central Branch library, making choices at each stop to find their way to safety. It…
- [Holiday Grinch Fest at Cranes Roost Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-grinch-fest-at-cranes-roost-park--listing-00b916309f62ad7750aba20a) — Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs · All ages · checked Oct 16. Holiday Grinch Fest is a one-day holiday market on the lawn at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. More than 40 vendors sell gifts and treats, local food trucks park on site…
- [3D Printing Lab & Open House - East](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/3d-printing-lab-and-open-house-east--listing-501eec20840e3d522ce08a68) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · East Branch Library (Seminole County), Oviedo · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The East Branch library in Oviedo opens its 3D printing lab for a drop-in afternoon for all ages. Staff demonstrate how the library's 3D printing service works, from filling out…
- [Cute Turkey + Add Glitter](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/cute-turkey-add-glitter--listing-dad2e636dd31f732d1f120ca) — Sat, Nov 21 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · All ages · From $39 · checked Oct 16. Paint Cute Turkey + Add Glitter in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session. Follow…
- [Holiday Dulcimer Concert at North Branch Library — Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-dulcimer-concert-at-north-branch-library-sanford--listing-c29d2295ac1a643c428aa1e8) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · North Branch Library (Seminole County Public Library), Sanford · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Local musicians play a free holiday concert in the North Branch library in Sanford, featuring the dulcimer alongside a variety of other instruments. The 90-minute Saturday…
- [Family Karaoke Night - North](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-karaoke-night-north--listing-edbc0b6c8bb9129818977162) — Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · North Branch Library (Seminole County), Sanford · Free · checked Oct 14. The North Branch brings out the disco lights for a family karaoke party with lots of songs to choose from; songs will be family-friendly. No registration is required and the…
- [Thanksgiving School Break Camp at Central Florida Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/thanksgiving-school-break-camp-at-central-florida-zoo--listing-463bedb6f763c9831e5b459c) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · Ages 6–12 · From $175 · checked Oct 16. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens runs a three-day Thanksgiving Break camp for two age groups, 6-8 and 9-12. Campers get up-close animal encounters, hands-on STEM…
- [Toy Story 5 Movie & Crafternoon - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/toy-story-5-movie-and-crafternoon-central--listing-eb8747e811f319f6830e850b) — Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Free · checked Oct 16. Over Thanksgiving break, Jean Rhein Central Branch screens Toy Story 5 and sets out toy-themed crafts for kids. The two-hour afternoon combines a family movie with hands-on…
- [Oviedo Turkey Trot 5K and Kiddie Run](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/oviedo-turkey-trot-5k-and-kiddie-run--listing-02921f0c975c860a9558fd21) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Oviedo Mall (Food Court entrance) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 20. The 8th annual Oviedo Turkey Trot, presented by Orlando Health, starts and finishes at Oviedo Mall on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The chip-timed 5K…
- [*Family Class* Jolly +Add Glitter](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-class-jolly-add-glitter--listing-3966fc650ce87dbcae186f2c) — Sat, Nov 28 · 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs · All ages · From $39 · checked Oct 16. Paint *Family Class* Jolly +Add Glitter in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [Family Craft Day at the Sanford Museum](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-craft-day-at-the-sanford-museum--listing-4ef347181b9369605b75babc) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sanford Museum · Free · checked Oct 16. The Sanford Museum holds its annual free Family Craft Day on Small Business Saturday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children make take-home projects at hands-on stations…
- [Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Ages 8-12) - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/tween-extreme-gingerbread-challenge-ages-8-12-central--listing-830e7791207dafbfddc9795b) — Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Ages 8–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. Be the architect of a very sweet structure: use graham crackers, icing and candy to build something beyond the ordinary gingerbread house. Library staff judge the contest and the…
- [Longwood Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/longwood-holiday-concert-and-tree-lighting--listing-8cb3462d8368d133fe79942c) — Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Reiter Park, Longwood · checked Oct 16. The City of Longwood kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting and holiday concert in Reiter Park on a Thursday evening in early December. Families can listen to seasonal…
- [Oviedo Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/oviedo-tree-lighting--listing-c9222a1df7379e6d99d90534) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Center Lake Park, Oviedo · Free · checked Oct 14. A "Little Drummer"-themed tree lighting at Center Lake Park with live animals, free photos with Santa, characters, carolers, food trucks and vendors; the tree is lit at 6:30 p.m…
- [44th Annual Winter Wonderland: Parade, Tree Lighting and Walkthrough](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/44th-annual-winter-wonderland-parade-tree-lighting-and-walkthrough--listing-e9c7c125735b0280ae6f7859) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Central Winds Park, Winter Springs · Free · checked Oct 14. Winter Springs' 44th annual Winter Wonderland with a holiday parade featuring local talent and businesses, the annual Christmas tree lighting, a walkthrough, local entertainment…
- [Casselberry Annual Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/casselberry-annual-tree-lighting--listing-9ddfad3fcf2936dfe4ddb940) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Lake Concord Park, Casselberry · Free · checked Oct 14. Casselberry's annual tree lighting ceremony at Lake Concord Park behind City Hall, with school performances and singing, Santa arriving to light the Christmas tree, children's…
- [Cheese Louise — UCF Theatre for Young Audiences at East Branch Library (ages 5-10)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/cheese-louise-ucf-theatre-for-young-audiences-at-east-branch-library-a--listing-59548dddcec82e53fd58aee6) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · East Branch Library (Seminole County Public Library), Oviedo · Ages 5–10 · Free · checked Oct 24. UCF Theatre for Young Audiences and the Jeanette M. Gould Traveling Theatre bring a short touring play for children to the East Branch library in Oviedo. In Cheese Louise…
- [City of Longwood Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/city-of-longwood-christmas-parade--listing-9e539c04f22ebcb896144963) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Ronald Reagan Blvd., north of SR 434, Longwood · checked Oct 14. Longwood's 12th annual Christmas Parade along Ronald Reagan Blvd. north of SR 434, featuring cars, seasonal characters, bands and more.
- [Light Up the Holidays at Cranes Roost Park — Altamonte Springs](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/light-up-the-holidays-at-cranes-roost-park-altamonte-springs--listing-adcb48e5ee94eeceb33e7a91) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs · Free · checked Oct 24. Altamonte Springs opens its holiday season with an evening at Cranes Roost Park, presented by the city and Duke Energy. The program includes live music and festive entertainment…
- [Oviedo Winter Parade](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/oviedo-winter-parade--listing-4664ae59fde1fa97323a63c3) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Center start; route along Oviedo Boulevard to Center Lake Park · Free · checked Oct 14. Oviedo's lighted Winter Parade. A pre-parade celebration at the Oviedo Amphitheatre runs 4-6:30 p.m. with a School of Rock Oviedo performance and local vendors. The parade starts…
- [Paws & Claus Pet Adoption Event with Santa — Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/paws-and-claus-pet-adoption-event-with-santa-sanford--listing-dfc004f66a4d244452d7d587) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Fort Mellon Park / Sanford RiverWalk · All ages · checked Oct 20. Seminole County Animal Services kicks off the holiday season with its 4th annual Paws & Claus adoption event at Fort Mellon Park and the Sanford RiverWalk on Saturday, December…
- [Casselberry Santa Run](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/casselberry-santa-run--listing-c9bbacd583c5d5f29396cacc) — Mon, Dec 7 (+3 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Casselberry neighborhoods (starts at 95 Triplet Lake Drive) · Free · checked Oct 16. For four evenings in early December, the City of Casselberry, the Casselberry Police Department and Seminole County Fire Department escort Santa and his elves through city…
- [Longwood Chanukah Celebration at Reiter Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/longwood-chanukah-celebration-at-reiter-park--listing-b385f8ab5abf4eb8a20f2b00) — Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Reiter Park, Longwood · checked Oct 16. The City of Longwood invites the community to a Chanukah Celebration in Reiter Park during the week of Hanukkah 2026, which begins December 4. The evening gathering runs from…
- [Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-movie-night-the-polar-express--listing-a79b6a5fdbbd1e1281d2dcbf) — Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower), Altamonte Springs · Free · checked Oct 14. A holiday outdoor movie at Cranes Roost Park featuring The Polar Express. Families find a spot on the lawn; guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
- [Celebrate the Season — Longwood Holiday Street Party](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/celebrate-the-season-longwood-holiday-street-party--listing-78bf434956479ba7ebfd323b) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Reiter Park, Longwood · checked Oct 16. Celebrate the Season is the City of Longwood's annual holiday street party centered on Reiter Park. The program lists the tree lighting ceremony for the city's holiday tree, live…
- [Holiday Art & Music in the Park and Berry Bazaar](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-art-and-music-in-the-park-and-berry-bazaar--listing-4133ba6dfd762b2ddbbc51b7) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Lake Concord Park, Casselberry · Free · checked Oct 14. An evening holiday event at Lake Concord Park with live music, Santa Claus available for photos, 10 food trucks and many holiday vendors.
- [Breakfast with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/breakfast-with-santa--listing-2be3fb5c3c7bf58cb801fc2e) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Longwood Community Building · checked Oct 14. Breakfast with Santa at the Longwood Community Building on Saturday morning, December 12, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., with Santa available for photos, kid activities and holiday…
- [Once Upon a Dance - Nutcracker (Ages 2-6) - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/once-upon-a-dance-nutcracker-ages-2-6-central--listing-b2e9c3a463c2c88c6ec61daf) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Ages 2–6 · Free · checked Oct 14. Young children hear the story of The Nutcracker, explore the dance style of ballet, try it out themselves and make a craft together. Geared toward ages 2-6. No registration…
- [Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (West End Prep youth production)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-jr-west-end-prep-youth-production--listing-73b63af357a05b7cc50a0cbe) — Dec 12 – Dec 13 · Theater West End, Sanford · checked Oct 24. Kid-powered 60-minute holiday musical presented by West End Prep, Theater West End's arts education program for young performers. Rudolph, an outcast for his glowing nose, meets…
- [Sanford Holiday Parade of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/sanford-holiday-parade-of-lights--listing-28e9bda9ae0593fca9850913) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Downtown Sanford (1st Street route) · checked Oct 16. Downtown Sanford's Holiday Parade of Lights rolls along a one-mile route on a Saturday evening in December with illuminated floats, decorated vehicles, dance groups and marching…
- [Winterfest 2026 at Center Lake Park — Oviedo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/winterfest-2026-at-center-lake-park-oviedo--listing-79565a76a4269a8179e65a3b) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Center Lake Park, Oviedo · From $25 · checked Oct 24. The City of Oviedo turns Center Lake Park into a one-day winter wonderland with rides and holiday activities, all covered by one all-inclusive wristband. Planned attractions…
- [Family Movie: Wicked for Good - West](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-movie-wicked-for-good-west--listing-684630961c83484b421b9ba1) — Thu, Dec 17 · 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM · West Branch Library (Seminole County), Longwood · Free · checked Oct 16. West Branch library in Longwood hosts a free family movie afternoon during winter break featuring Wicked for Good. Families bring a blanket and snacks and settle in for the film…
- [Holiday Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas — Cranes Roost Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-movie-night-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-cranes-roost-park--listing-1bf909df9cb0ddc9f4696475) — Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Cranes Roost Park (plaza near the fountain and tower), Altamonte Springs · Free · checked Oct 16. The City of Altamonte Springs screens the 2000 live-action Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey, outdoors on the plaza near the fountain and tower at…
- [Movie in the Park: The Polar Express — Longwood](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/movie-in-the-park-the-polar-express-longwood--listing-26ac893b9d8ab0629f9c7ca3) — Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Reiter Park, Longwood · checked Oct 16. Longwood's December Movie in the Park is a showing of The Polar Express on the big screen at Reiter Park. Families bring blankets, lawn chairs and friends and settle in for a…
- [Elf The Musical JR. (West End Prep youth production)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/elf-the-musical-jr-west-end-prep-youth-production--listing-4a9e1a908fe6b2404044b393) — Sat, Dec 19 (+1 more date) · Theater West End, Sanford · Paid · checked Oct 24. Theater West End's youth education program, West End Prep, stages Elf The Musical JR., a 60-minute musical comedy version of the holiday film. Students in grades 2 to 8 play the…
- [5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market — Sanford](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/5th-annual-holly-jolly-holiday-market-sanford--listing-07f104095776a15ab79c9975) — Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Sanford Civic Center · Free · checked Oct 16. The 5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market is an indoor holiday market at the Sanford Civic Center on Sunday, December 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Artisans, makers, boutique…
- [Teen Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (13+) - East](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/teen-extreme-gingerbread-challenge-13-east--listing-3733e9cb8a21501ab636529a) — Tue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · East Branch Library (Seminole County), Oviedo · Ages 13+ · Free · checked Oct 16. Teens at the East Branch library in Oviedo become architects of a very sweet structure, using graham crackers, icing and a variety of candy to build something that goes well…
- [Baby Rave (Ages 0-4 & Families) — Jean Rhein Central Library](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/baby-rave-ages-0-4-and-families-jean-rhein-central-library--listing-7c0d5b6f2ebc72cf7562694f) — Tue, Dec 29 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Ages 0–4 · Free · checked Oct 20. The Jean Rhein Central Branch Library in Casselberry turns its program room into a dance party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, from 10:30…
- [Family Bingo! - Northwest](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/family-bingo-northwest--listing-14a486371b5eb94490bdef14) — Tue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Northwest Branch Library (Seminole County), Lake Mary · Free · checked Oct 16. During winter break the Northwest Branch library in Lake Mary hosts family bingo, with kids and families playing for brand-new books and other prizes. Pick one of two one-hour…
- [Paint 'N Squish: Winter Edition (Ages 5-12) - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/paint-n-squish-winter-edition-ages-5-12-central--listing-2fb0d9b0205db71086ce80e2) — Tue, Dec 29 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jean Rhein Central Branch Library, Casselberry · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. Kids bring a Squishmallow or other stuffed friend to Jean Rhein Central Branch and paint its portrait on a special canvas board, adding a wintry background if they like. Extra…
- [Pigeon's Birthday Party (Ages 3-8 & Families) - West](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/pigeon-s-birthday-party-ages-3-8-and-families-west--listing-99b9752c59e7e87d685ad1ed) — Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · West Branch Library (Seminole County), Longwood · Free · checked Oct 14. Party with Pigeon at the West Branch: after reading It's My Bird-day!, kids celebrate with crafts, activity stations and a scavenger hunt. Activities geared toward ages 3-8…
- [MLK Day Camp: Zoo Adventures! at Central Florida Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/mlk-day-camp-zoo-adventures-at-central-florida-zoo--listing-d8002935d928904c0af6ee8c) — Mon, Jan 18 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · Ages 6–12 · From $85 · checked Oct 20. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford runs a single-day camp on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Campers are grouped…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/central-florida-zoo-and-botanical-gardens--listing-70c2fa40bad32ad7cced531d) — Daily 9 a.m.–4 p.m., open to 5 p.m. on select days · Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford · All ages · From $16.95 · checked Oct 14. AZA-accredited zoo and botanical gardens in Sanford. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (to 5 p.m. on select days). Save $5 per ticket buying online in advance; peak pricing applies on…
- [Fun with Film (ages 8-12) at Crealdé](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/fun-with-film-ages-8-12-at-crealde--listing-6358a456968cf64c8261cad8) — Fall II session, 6 weeks, weekly on Saturdays 09:00-10:30, starting 2026-10-24. Campus… · Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus), Winter Park · Ages 8–12 · From $175 · checked Oct 14. Six-week photography class: children take pictures with 35mm cameras and black-and-white film and print their photos in the darkroom, mixing a little science and chemistry with…
- [Mini Matisses (ages 4-6) at Crealdé](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/mini-matisses-ages-4-6-at-crealde--listing-1fa623b1fefd35274cd3b3f6) — Fall II session, 6 weeks, weekly on Saturdays 11:00-12:00, starting 2026-10-24. Campus… · Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus), Winter Park · Ages 4–6 · From $155 · checked Oct 14. Six-week Saturday art class in Crealdé's Young Artist Program. Children explore creative artmaking through hands-on lessons in drawing, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and collage…
- [Mother Goose on the Loose - East Branch](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/mother-goose-on-the-loose-east-branch--listing-2edb82211ac6a178e8d703c9) — Tuesdays; sessions listed at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30am and 12:30pm (30 minutes each). Page… · East Branch Library (Seminole County), Oviedo · Free · checked Oct 14. The nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program: interact with your baby through stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, scarves and bells…
- [Pint Size Picassos (ages 5-8) at Crealdé](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/pint-size-picassos-ages-5-8-at-crealde--listing-1bab28030145fc7bca926faa) — Fall II session, 6 weeks, weekly on Saturdays 09:00-10:00, starting 2026-10-24. Campus… · Crealdé School of Art (Main Campus), Winter Park · Ages 5–8 · From $155 · checked Oct 14. Six-week Saturday morning art class for young children. Students explore drawing, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and collage and discover new ways to express themselves in a…
- [Seminole State College Planetarium Public Shows](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/seminole-state-college-planetarium-public-shows--listing-0ee156c3ebbc59fd0510362e) — Select Friday evenings, September–May; show times on the ticket page · Seminole State College Planetarium, Sanford · All ages · From $4 · checked Oct 20. Seminole State College's planetarium hosts public shows on select Friday evenings from September through May. Upcoming programs include Into the West (Oct 23), The Spooky Star…
- [We Rock the Spectrum North Orlando open play](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/we-rock-the-spectrum-north-orlando-open-play--listing-b7bfe0d0d0c699567afe13e0) — Open play Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12PM-6PM; hours vary with private rentals and parties · We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando, Casselberry · All ages · From $18 · checked Oct 14. Sensory-friendly indoor kids gym 'for all kids', including children with autism and other special needs. Open play gives full use of the gym equipment plus an arts and crafts…
- [Young Chefs Academy Oviedo weekly kids cooking classes](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/young-chefs-academy-oviedo-weekly-kids-cooking-classes--listing-8c13abb27958d54fa78ff7d5) — Weekly classes; times on location calendar · Young Chefs Academy Oviedo · From $55 · checked Oct 14. Weekly themed kids cooking classes (KinderCooks, JuniorChefs, SeniorChefs) at the Oviedo Young Chefs Academy teaching kitchen, plus seasonal culinary camps, workshops and an…

## Recently ended

- [Movie Night, Food Trucks and Candy Crawl](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/movie-night-food-trucks-and-candy-crawl--listing-9c4cf0b9a558174979018510) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Ozobot Challenge for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/ozobot-challenge-for-tweens-ages-8-12-central--listing-a7b803f624bd43b8d7b06ef9) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Trunk or Treat (After Hours) - Central](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/trunk-or-treat-after-hours-central--listing-3caf8b5a00b0949ffac659a7) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [WSPD Ghoulishly Good Times: Monsters, Inc. Movie in the Park](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/wspd-ghoulishly-good-times-monsters-inc-movie-in-the-park--listing-751c271f6562d5bc2a244be1) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Storytime at the Zoo (October)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/storytime-at-the-zoo-october--listing-a19361b37dcf15ce218d45dd) — ended Wed, Oct 14

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