Mattel is planning to open indoor water parks in multiple locations across the U.S. including Orlando, with attractions based on beloved Mattel brands including Barbie and Hot Wheels. Mattel, the global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced back in November 2025 that it was planning to open multiple Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks, a series of "experiential aquatic destinations" featuring Mattel’s bel

Enjoy a fun-filled evening exploring the farm, meeting and interacting with friendly animals. Experience the magic of "Evening at the Farm" at the beautiful Alaska Farms Orlando, - located on Berry Dease Rd, Orlando. Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening exploring the farm, meeting and interacting with friendly animals including emus, goats, and more. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour, special animal feeding opportunities, cuddles with Duke the Mini Highland Co

Get $6 tickets now for this weekend's Sunset at the Zoo, taking place on Friday, August 28. Music, culture, food and community will come together at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford for the fourth Sunset at the Zoo event of 2026. Join the zoo on Friday, August 28 as they recognize and honor the traditions, stories, and cultures of Native American and Alaska Native communities. This meaningful after-hours Sunset at the Zoo event offers opportunities to le

Buy your 2027 Season Pass early and start enjoying unlimited visits now through December 31, 2027. If you love roller coasters, multi-level go kart tracks, arcade games, and spending quality time with family without emptying your savings account, a Fun Spot Season Pass is hard to beat, especially if you take advantage of a new offer just launched by the Central Florida attraction. Fun Spot America with parks in Orlando and Kissimmee has just launched their 2027 Season Pass an

Following a public vote that lasted all summer long, Ema Ri has been recognized for a body of lyrical, large-scale floral paintings that turn memory, identity, and renewal into a shared meditation for visitors. Photography by Zaire Aranguren, Rheo Creative The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is proud to announce that Ema Ri has been selected as the winner of the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art People’s Choice Award, securing a $5,000 prize. The award, presented by AdventHealth,

Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins returns for the 8th year with spooky fun for all the family. Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Event for the eighth year in a row of family fun and frights! The daytime, family-friendly event is included with park admission and takes place over three weekends in October, from Oct. 10 through 25, 2026. Swamp Ghost’s Museum returns to teach guests macabre facts about va

Celebrity chefs Marc Murphy, Rocco DiSpirito, Aaron May and Jon Ashton headline exclusive VIP dining experience and food science fireside chat Oct. 3 - 4. Five years after launching a one-of-a-kind celebration where culinary artistry meets space exploration, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is taking Taste of Space to new heights with an all-American lineup of celebrity chefs and an unforgettable weekend of food-focused experiences Oct. 3–4, 2026. The fifth anniversary ce

Enjoy everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids, featuring special programming designed just for grown ups. Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center is your chance to spark your curiosity through fun exhibits and programs... all served with some adult beverages, and no kinds! The popular after-hours event returns this weekend on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8 pm - 11.30 pm. This adults-only evening is your chance to explore interactive exhibits, d

Slingshot is a three-wheeled, two-seat vehicle that allows you to feel the rush of the road while sitting barely 5 inches above the ground! Experience something brand-new and exciting in the Old Town Entertainment District by renting a Polaris Slingshot and exploring Central Florida in an incredible open-air ride. Central Florida Slingshots is now located at the front of Old Town with its brand new 2026 fleet with unlimited miles. Explore Central Florida on your own or choo

An opening reception will be held on August 19 for “REMedy” a solo exhibit by “Straight to Voicemail” aka Bray Muhammad in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs will present “REMedy” a solo exhibit by “Straight to Voicemail” aka Bray Muhammad in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Bray Muhammad, known artistically as “Straight to Voicemail,” i

Limited-time Halloween event invites families to meet the Pirate Captain, search for hidden treasure, and make marine discoveries during an immersive underwater quest. This fall, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium invites families to set sail on an underwater adventure during Pirates of the Haunted Seas, a limited-time Halloween event in Orlando filled with hidden treasure, pirate encounters and hands-on activities alongside thousands of marine creatures. Taking place Saturdays and Su

PopStroke has officially revealed that it will open its most exptravagent mini golf courses ever built on International Drive, Orlando, featuring waterfalls, caves, and sharks. PopStroke, the national golf entertainment brand with more than 20 venues across the U.S., has unveiled a first look at the most elaborate miniature golf courses ever built, coming to its International Drive flagship location in Orlando this December. The two 18-hole courses take guests across waterfal

This month’s event gives visitors a full day of free programming from 10 am - 8 pm. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has announced its August Access for All event, opening its doors with free museum admission from 10 am to 8 pm. The monthly program, made possible through support from the Art Bridges Foundation, is part of OMA's ongoing effort to make art accessible to every visitor, regardless of cost. Guests are invited to spend the day in the galleries, take part in family-f

Are you brave enough to zip through the air over hundreds of alligators and crocodiles on the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line!? Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is offering visitors a special End of Summer Weekday 2026 savings on its hugely popular, award-winning Screamin’ Gator Zipline for $52.99 plus tax for adults and kids for weekdays, now through Nov. 15, 2026. This offer is a discount of $27 off the regular price of $79.99 plus tax, valid for online bookings an

‘Bring More, Save More’ Ticket offers Sunshine State residents savings of up to 40 percent on admission. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is giving Florida residents another reason to visit this summer with a special “Bring More, Save More” ticket offer, available now through September 7. Through Labor Day, Florida residents can wrap up their summer with special savings on admission for the whole crew. The more people you bring, the more you save! Guests who purchase four