Seminole County, FL · Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Sanford, FL
24 upcoming family events and 2 places and programs in Sanford, 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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Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Hot Rod Halloween at Henry's Depot — Sanford
Henry's Depot
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Zoo Boo Bash at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
With admission
Oct27TueCommunityTue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM
Tent-or-Treat Parking Lot Party at Texas Roadhouse Sanford
Texas Roadhouse
All ages
- Not-so-scary
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM
Scare-ford's Not So Spooky Spookyfest — Sanford Police and Fire
Sanford Public Safety Complex (courtyard)
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
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
Halloween on 13th Street — Historic Goldsboro, Sanford
The Green Store
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
- Community
Through Jan 17
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
PaidAll 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
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Family Craft Day at the Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Paws & Claus Pet Adoption Event with Santa — Sanford
Fort Mellon Park / Sanford RiverWalk
All ages
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
2026 St. Lucia Festival at the Museum of Seminole County History
Museum of Seminole County History
Free
- 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)
- 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
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
Recently ended
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