The big kids are taking over the Crayola Experience for a night of adults only fun! Join Crayola Experience Orlando located at The Florida Mall, on Friday April 17 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm for a special Adults-Only (18+) Night! Flash back to the 80s with a night of music, hands-on crafts and non-stop fun in a creative, kid-free atmosphere. This is your chance to enjoy the fun of the Crayola Experience Orlando, which is usually only reserved for the little kiddos! Discover the

Visit the History Center this Friday, April 17, for a totally rad ’90s night! You won’t want to miss the fun at this special evening, geared toward grown-up fun. On Friday, April 17, from 5 - 9 pm, Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a totally rad ’90s night! You won’t want to miss the fun at this special evening, geared toward grown-up fun. Step back into the 1990s for a totally rad evening where history meets pop culture in Orange County’s historic courtroom. W

Throw on your favorite tropical shirt or floral-print outfit, and explore 50-acres of floral beauty at Leu Gardens. Celebrate botanical beauty during Floral Day in the Gardens! On Saturday, April 18, 2026 , from 9 am - 5 pm, guests are invited to wear their favorite floral attire and enjoy $2 off Garden admission as a way to join in the fun. Whether it's your favorite bold, tropical prints or elegant flower details, floral fashion of all kinds is welcome. Floral Day is all a

Twelve artists, including two collaborative duos, will be featured in the museum’s annual Florida Prize exhibition honoring artists across the state. Ema Ri, Photo by Jayme Kaye Gershen. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) features an impressive artist lineup for the 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art , on view May 30 through August 23. Now in its 12th edition, this annual exhibition brings together some of the most compelling artists working across Florida and offers a sna

Plan your date night for this Saturday because Kids Night Out at the Zoo is back! Drop the kids off at Central Florida Zoo for a wild night out while you enjoy date night. Looking for a night out while your kids have an unforgettable evening of their own? Central Florida Zoo has got you covered. Kids Night Out: Nighttime Wonders takes place this Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 6.30 pm - 10 pm. Kids Night Out is a kids-only adventure designed especially for children ages 5–12. W

Buddy, a popular gator at the Orlando attraction had been under close veterinary care, and was comfortable, peacef ul, and surrounded by love right up until his very last moments. The popular Orlando attraction, Gatorland has announced the passing of one of its much loved residents. Buddy, the biggest ever alligator in Gatorland's history, who measured in at 13’ 8” and almost 1,000 pounds has died. The park has explained that the popular gator began to slow down and show his

Join the Council of 101 in celebrating Spring and the arts as they raise funds for the Orlando Museum of Art. Continuing in the Council of 101's 40-year tradition of presenting a springtime fundraiser, Art in Bloom returns to Orlando Museum of Art from Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12, 2026, offering visitors a museum-wide kaleidoscope of breathtaking floral arrangements inspired by works from the Orlando Museum of Art’s permanent collection and current exhibitions. Delig

Storytime at the Zoo is a FREE monthly program on the second Wednesday of each month, in partnership with Orange County Library System storytellers. Enjoy animal stories at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens along with a special visit from one of the ambassador animals. This fun and free program for young children is presented by the Orange County Library System storytellers, and is designed for pre-school age children. Storytime at the Zoo is hosted monthly at Cen

Orlando, Your Time Machine Is Ready - AGE OF DINOSAURS Roars into Sandbox VR on April 3. Sandbox VR, the world's premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, has announced Age of Dinosaurs, the new fully immersive VR experience designed with young adventurers in mind, will roar into all Sandbox VR locations worldwide on April 3, including Orlando, located at The Pointe on International Drive. Tickets are available now for pre-booking at...

As Old Town celebrates 36 years of the Saturday Night Classic Car Show and Cruise, the event continues to attract locals and visitors from all over the world to enjoy a weekly dose of nostalgia and excitement. Located on Highway192 in Kissimmee, Old Town is a unique and iconic entertainment district featuring over 70 unique shops, restaurants, bars, rides, family-friendly attractions, and of course it's famous car shows!. Old Town is an iconic tourist attraction that is still

Explore the wonders of aquatic life with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour! Nintendo has an aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game happening right now in Orlando at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park! From Feb. 13 – Apr. 30, visitors and fans can experience the variety of aquatic life and enjoy themed activities, including: Fun photo opps featuring an aquarium-themed background with characters from the Animal Crossing: New

Vistors of all ages to OSC will experience what it takes to live, work, and explore beyond Earth in new astronaut exhibit. Get ready to launch into an interstellar adventure as Mission Astonaut, the latest exhibit at Orlando Science Center opens to guests. In Mission: Astronaut, presented by Florida Tech, visitors of all ages will experience what it takes to live, work, and explore beyond Earth. Through hands-on challenges and real NASA footage, you’ll train like an astronaut

U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame to welcome veteran NASA Astronauts Joe Tanner and Tom Akers in May. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has announced that veteran NASA astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex . Akers and Tanner will join the distinguished group of American space pioneers whose careers helped shape the Space Shuttle Program, International Space Station assembly, a

Students experienced a day of Space Exploration, Innovation, and STEM Learning. Students from Endeavour Elementary School spent an unforgettable day exploring the past, present, and future of space exploration during a special engineering-focused field trip at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, presented in partnership with Amazon. A highlight of the day was participation in the newly launched Engineering Challenge; an interactive program designed for students in grades 5–

Exciting new sfor fans of sloths, with the announcement that a new one-of-a-kind sloth experience is coming to Orlando. A new animal experience is coming to International Drive. Sloth World, the world’s first and only Slotharium, plans to open in February 2026, offering guests a guided, small-group experience inside a rainforest-style habitat where sloths live freely among lush trees, vines and natural climbing structures. Unlike traditional animal attractions, Sloth World ha