Meet Santa, snap photos, and enjoy exclusive attraction discounts Nov. 8 – Dec. 24 Holiday cheer arrives early at ICON Park as Santa returns for another season of festive fun. Beginning Nov. 8 and running through Dec. 24, families are invited to experience The Santa Workshop Experience. Each year, ICON Park turns into a sparkling holiday escape filled with twinkling lights, cheerful décor and plenty of Christmas magic. Children can share their wish lists with Santa, while fam

A luminous new holiday event opens Nov. 8 with larger-than-life lanterns, immersive realms, festive bites and Black Friday savings with tickets starting at $24.99. This weekend, Aquatica Orlando will shine brighter than ever as ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at Aquatica opens to guests on Saturday, Nov. 8. This all- new nighttime experience will transform the award-winning water park into a radiant realm of light and imagination, running select nights through Jan. 31. Guests

In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is honoring veterans, active duty, retired and reserve military for their service to the nation with complimentary admission in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer is available from November 10 through November 16, 2025, and also includes 50 percent off admission for up to four guests. U.S. service members (v

Elves of all ages can enjoy the magic of the season with festive entertainment, jolly light displays, delectable treats, and of course..... SANTA! ZooTampa at Lowry Park is lighting up the night brighter than ever at Tampa’s family-favorite tradition, Christmas in the Wild presented by GEICO, which connects guests with wildlife and the magic of the holiday season. Nominated by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 for Best Zoo Lights, this festive experience begins Nov

The wildest music festival in the wilderness returns to the Space Coast. The popular after-hours music extravaganza at Brevard Zoo, Jazzoo returns on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 7 pm - 11 pm, featuring an eclectic mix of music across 7 stages, ensuring there’s something for every musical taste. In addition to the music, you can savor a wide variety of cuisines from over 30 local restaurants, caterers and food trucks, all served with sustainable serviceware! Jazzoo also f

Follow the twinkling lights to experience a holiday light show that's a must-see for the entire family! The popular holiday event, Dinos In Lights returns to Orlando Science Center on Princeton Street on November 8, 2025, and runs daily through January 5, 2026. Join STAN the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will begin on the half hour and runs for four minutes, c

Visit Wonderworks Orlando to learn something new and have fun while you're doing it! Have a young science lover in your family? You're not going to want to miss National STEM Day at WonderWorks! Part of the WonderWorks educational mission includes igniting a passion for science in every visitor. To help push this mission forward, WonderWorks celebrates National STEM Day each year by hosting fun, hands-on demonstrations and experiments throughout the building to enhance the W

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set to fly its second mission, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE probes to Mars. Watch Blue Origin send its New Glenn rocket carrying the ESCAPADE payload to space! No earlier than Thursday, November 9, the Blue Origin New Glenn ESCAPADE mission will launch from Space Launch Complex 36 - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will have some of the best viewing vantage points available. Experience the thrill of the

Exciting new works by Colombian-born Nelson Cardenas and Venezuelan-born Marianne Sucre are currently on display at OMA. Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is currently showcasing two new incredible Hispanic/Latin American artists as part of the Call for Artists initiative: Nelson Cardenas (Colombian-born, based in Kissimmee) His piece The Nukak of Colombia honors the resilience of the Nukak people, the last nomadic indigenous tribe of Colombia. Cardenas uses fire and oil paint on

Join in the fun for free at Leu Gardens on the first Monday of each month, plus, families with little ones can sing songs and have fun at Story Time presented by Orange County Library Systems. Bring your little ones and dive into a world of books at Leu Gardens in the heart of downtown Orlando, today, Monday, November 3, 2025. This free indoor event is perfect for families with infants to preschool-age children. Enjoy stories and songs that will entertain and engage your kids

Bank of America offers cardholders free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to museums across the county, including many throughout Central Florida. During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US including here in Orlando, and throughout Florida. The latest free entry days take

A family's home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a doorway to the "other side." With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back... Save the date for Halloween Movie Night at Leu Gardens on Friday, October 31 2025. Step into the shadows of the garden for a chilling screening of the classic Halloween film, 1982 Poltergeist. They’re here… Spend Halloween night in the gardens for a hauntingly good time with the classic feature film Poltergeist. Sma

Calling all boos & ghouls for a day of spooky fun at OMA! Orlando Museum of Art is hosting two spooky events for the local community on Halloween, Friday, October 31. These events are a great way for families to experience art, celebrate the season, and get creative together. From 10.30 am - 12 pm, everyone young and old can participate in Art Adventures: Mask Making Mania, when participants can decorate their own Halloween masks using paint, foil, yarn, gems and more. Then f

A spook-tacular night awaits with an open bar, ghoulish dance floor, eerie entertainment, and more! Experience Orlando Science Center like never before at OSC After Dark, an exclusive 21+ Halloween Party hosted by the Young Professionals for OSC and benefiting the Science Center! This adults-only extravaganza is your chance to see the Science Center transformed for Halloween, all while enjoying a night of thrilling activities and grown-up fun, and yes, costumes are encouraged

Treat your little astronauts to hands-on science experiments, space-themed photo ops, and treat stations from local vendors. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has entered the Halloween scene this Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26! Treat the family to a Halloween Adventure that’s out-of-this-world at the visitors center's S.T.E.A.M. Halloween, where imagination meets the innovation of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). During S.