# Things to do with kids in Maitland, FL

> 8 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Maitland, FL (Orange County, FL), in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Maitland Fall-o-Ween Festival](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/maitland-fall-o-ween-festival--listing-f195a9198d95fa231d57e6be) — Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Independence Square, Maitland · checked Oct 14. The City of Maitland's Fall-o-Ween Festival on Independence Square, an evening Halloween festival from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with games, vendors, a DJ, costumes and candy.
- [Storybook Tea Party: Winnie the Pooh at 100](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/storybook-tea-party-winnie-the-pooh-at-100--listing-8b281ebb3712c0bd1dce7f0f) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 14. Maitland Public Library celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday with a storybook tea party. Children and families are encouraged to dress up; there will be 'Hunny' and…
- [Children's Book Festival](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/children-s-book-festival--listing-a79a53e3f7ff80b70858455f) — Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 14. A celebration of reading, creativity and fun for families: mini workshops, author/illustrator meet-and-greets, outdoor story time and giveaways for young book lovers, aspiring…
- [Florida Natives with Central Florida Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/florida-natives-with-central-florida-zoo--listing-d049656dd83524e19a5b76c0) — Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 14. Meet some of the animals that share our state, including some you might see in your own backyard. The Central Florida Zoo program covers Florida's diverse wildlife and why people…
- [Season of Light Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/season-of-light-holiday-celebration--listing-0657269249116c306ab6589e) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Lake Lily Park, Maitland · checked Oct 14. The City of Maitland's annual Season of Light holiday tradition, held 5:00-8:30 p.m., featuring games, vendors, live music performances and a tree lighting ceremony.
- [Holiday Heatwave](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/holiday-heatwave--listing-3a0f4ead0724c703ebd032e8) — Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 14. Beat the Florida heat at Maitland Public Library's holiday party: sno-cones, a meet-and-greet with special guests from the North Pole, crafts, activities and more. Food may…
- [Movie in the Park at Independence Square — Maitland](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/movie-in-the-park-at-independence-square-maitland--listing-efd35ddb5b3d080f3a11a8e7) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Independence Square, Maitland · Free · checked Oct 16. City of Maitland Parks & Recreation hosts a free outdoor movie on the lawn of Independence Square, the green beside City Hall and the library. Families bring chairs or blankets…
- [American Girl Friendship Club - Holiday Event](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/american-girl-friendship-club-holiday-event--listing-5e4191b3f271deac96dbf0f2) — Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 16. Maitland Public Library's American Girl Friendship Club holds a cozy winter adventure for tweens. Participants make festive snowflake decorations and homemade winter-themed…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Audubon Center for Birds of Prey](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey--listing-da0b82b399b8e34841bc9066) — Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Mondays and on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day… · Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Maitland · Paid · checked Oct 14. Raptor rescue, rehabilitation and conservation center (est. 1979) in Maitland where visitors can see Bald Eagles, Ospreys, kites, owls and falcons up close, walk to the gazebo…
- [Fresh for Kids monthly cooking class at Maitland Public Library (ages 5+)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/fresh-for-kids-monthly-cooking-class-at-maitland-public-library-ages-5--listing-66610dea573f43307c96dc52) — Monthly on a Wednesday, 4:00–5:30 PM (Nov 11, Dec 9, 2026; Jan 13, 2027 and monthly after) · Maitland Public Library · Ages 5+ · checked Oct 24. Maitland Public Library's Fresh for Kids is a hands-on cooking class that meets once a month on a Wednesday afternoon. In each 90-minute session children learn two or three new…
- [Toddler Tales](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/toddler-tales--listing-4102ff785c26dc919ca9209b) — Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am (listed weekly through 12/30/26; Jan 2027 instances also in… · Maitland Public Library · checked Oct 14. Weekly toddler storytime with age-appropriate books, action rhymes, songs, fingerplays and a puppet-show finale, supporting early literacy, gross motor movement and cognitive…
- [Young Chefs Academy Maitland weekly kids cooking classes](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/young-chefs-academy-maitland-weekly-kids-cooking-classes--listing-0336a07d0dc524d7f4b20990) — Weekly classes; times on location calendar · Young Chefs Academy Maitland · From $60 · checked Oct 14. Weekly hands-on cooking classes built around a monthly theme in a teaching kitchen. KinderCooks is paced for preschool and elementary-aged children; JuniorChefs builds culinary…

## Recently ended

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