Free Things to Do with Kids
Every free family event in Central Florida over the next two weeks, straight from official sources.
Thursday, November 5
9:15 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ BusThe READ Bus at St.St. Cloud Library
9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read)R.I.S.E.St. Cloud Library
10:00 AMStorytime CraftsSouthwest Branch's Storytime Crafts is a creative and engaging event where kids can make…Southwest Branch
10:00 AMFlex Your Fingers: Fine Motor Skills WorkshopImprove fine motor skills with a free workshop at West Osceola LibraryWest Osceola Library
10:15 AMPreschool TalesEnjoy storytime with your preschooler at Windermere BranchWindermere Branch
10:15 AMBaby to Five TalesBring your little ones to Baby to Five Tales at Eatonville BranchEatonville Branch10:30 AMBaby Babbles at Maitland LibraryFree storytime for babies at Maitland LibraryMaitland Library
10:30 AMPreschool Storytime: Hooray for Families!Celebrate families with preschool storytime at South Creek BranchSouth Creek Branch
10:30 AMCreate with Canva: Bookmark Mania!Get creative with Canva and make bookmarks at Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library
10:30 AMGame Design - Creating LevelsLearn game design and create levels at Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library
10:30 AMToddler StorytimeTake your toddler to storytime at Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch
10:30 AMPreschool TalesJoin preschool storytime at Southwest BranchSouthwest Branch
10:30 AMDevice AdviceGet device advice at Chickasaw BranchChickasaw Branch
10:30 AMToddler Storytime: DinosaursJoin the Southeast Branch for Toddler Storytime: Dinosaurs, a fun storytime session for…Southeast Branch
10:30 AMBaby Storytime: FamilyThe Horizon West Branch hosts Baby Storytime: Family, a storytime event for babies and…Horizon West Branch
10:45 AMToddler TalesThe Windermere Branch presents Toddler Tales, a storytime session for toddlers.Windermere Branch
11:00 AM2nd Annual Sanford Family Health Fair | Free Community EventVisit the 2nd Annual Sanford Family Health Fair at Sanford Civic CenterSanford Civic Center11:00 AMOrange County Library Yoga for Preschoolers at Chickasaw BranchThe Chickasaw Library offers a free Yoga for Preschoolers session, focusing on mindfulness…Chickasaw Library11:00 AMOCLS Mindful Play Learning Yoga for Preschoolers at Chickasaw BranchThe Chickasaw Branch hosts a free OCLS Mindful Play Learning Yoga session for…Chickasaw Branch
11:00 AMMindful Play Learning: Yoga for PreschoolersThe Chickasaw Branch presents Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers, a session…Chickasaw Branch
11:00 AMToddler Play & ConnectThe Winter Garden Branch hosts Toddler Play & Connect, a play session for toddlers to…Winter Garden Branch
11:00 AMToddler TalesThe Southwest Branch presents Toddler Tales, a storytime session for toddlers.Southwest Branch
11:00 AMPreschool Chef: Apple Pie ParfaitThe Fairview Shores Branch hosts Preschool Chef: Apple Pie Parfait, a storytime event…Fairview Shores Branch
11:00 AMToddler Sensory PlaytimeExplore sensory play with your toddler at Southeast BranchSoutheast Branch
11:00 AMPoinciana ALCO CampusVisit the Osceola Library Link (OLLie) at Poinciana ALCO CampusOsceola Library Link (OLLie)
11:00 AM2nd Annual Sanford Family Health Fair | Free Community EventAttend the 2nd Annual Sanford Family Health Fair for a fun and free community event.
11:15 AMBaby TalesWindermere Branch hosts Baby Tales for little onesWindermere Branch
11:30 AMBaby TalesBaby Tales comes to Southwest BranchSouthwest Branch
11:30 AMHomeschool Junior: Body ScienceEatonville Branch presents Homeschool Junior: Body ScienceEatonville Branch
11:35 AMBaby Play & ConnectWindermere Branch offers Baby Play & ConnectWindermere Branch1:00 PMStorytime at B. Dalton Booksellers Oviedo MallStorytime at B.B. Dalton (Oviedo, FL)
1:00 PMHomeschool JuniorWindermere Branch hosts Homeschool JuniorWindermere Branch
1:30 PMDevice AdviceGet Device Advice at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library
2:00 PMHomeschool Junior: Food ScienceExplore the science behind food at the Alafaya Branch's Homeschool Junior: Food Science…Alafaya Branch
2:00 PMLEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & EngineeringLearn science and engineering concepts with LEGO Education Spike Prime at the Horizon West…Horizon West Branch
4:00 PMHigh School Advisory Board MeetingAttend the High School Advisory Board Meeting in Orlando
4:00 PMCreate Animated GIFsCreate your own animated GIFs at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library
4:00 PMLEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great AdventuresEmbark on great adventures with LEGO Education Spike Essentials at the Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch
4:00 PMFiber Arts Junior: Friendship BraceletsMake friendship bracelets at the Fiber Arts Junior event at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library
4:00 PM$12 THURSDAY at Launch Orlando!Thursday fun at Launch Orlando with $12 admissionLaunch Family Entertainment Park Orlando, FL
4:30 PMBoard Game Bonanza!Play a variety of board games at the Southeast Branch's Board Game BonanzaSoutheast Branch
4:30 PMSTEAM Junior: Dino NamesLearn about dinosaurs and their names at the STEAM Junior event at the Hiawassee BranchHiawassee Branch
4:30 PMLEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great AdventuresJoin the LEGO Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures event at Fairview Shores Branch…Fairview Shores Branch
4:30 PMTeen STEAM: Light Up BookmarkTeens can create a Light Up Bookmark at the Teen STEAM event at Southwest BranchSouthwest Branch5:00 PMApopka Rotary’s Fall Family Festival 2026Apopka Rotary’s Fall Family Festival 2026 is coming to Kit Land Nelson Park with free…Daily through Nov 6Kit Land Nelson Park
5:00 PMLEGO® ClubKids can enjoy the LEGO Club at Washington Park BranchWashington Park Branch
5:00 PMRobotics Open Lab HoursCheck out the Robotics Open Lab Hours at Hart Memorial Central LibraryHart Memorial Central Library
5:30 PMUkulele for KidsKids can learn to play the ukulele at the Ukulele for Kids event at Osceola LibraryOsceola Library6:30 PMPajama Time at Winter Park LibraryAttend Pajama Time at Winter Park Library for a free storytime eventWinter Park LibraryFriday, November 6
All dayFree Admission for Military, Veterans & First Responders at Merlin Florida AttractionsMilitary, veterans, and first responders get free admission at LEGOLANDDailyLEGOLAND11:00am - 6:00pmOrlando Greek Fest 2026Experience Greek culture at the Orlando Greek Fest 2026Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
9:00 AMCar Seat Safety Class for Osceola County FamiliesLearn about car seat safety at the free Car Seat Safety Class for Osceola County Families.Department of Health in Osceola County
9:00 AMWindermere Farmers Market at Town Square ParkShop and dine at the Windermere Farmers Market at Town Square ParkTown Square Park Windermere9:00 AMHolopaw Food PantryGet essential items at the Holopaw Food Pantry, held at the Osceola Library LinkOsceola Library Link (OLLie)9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ BusThe READ Bus is at Hart Memorial Central Library, offering a fun reading experienceHart Memorial Central Library10:00 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read)R.I.S.E.Hart Memorial Central Library
10:00 AMWinter Park Veterans Day CelebrationHonor our veterans at the Winter Park Veterans Day Celebration, a free community event.Ruby Ball Amphitheater10:15 AMPreschool TalesPreschool Tales storytime is held at the Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch
10:15 AMPreschool TalesAlafaya Branch hosts Preschool Tales storytimeAlafaya Branch10:15 AMBaby to Five TalesBaby to Five Tales storytime takes place at the South Trail BranchSouth Trail Branch10:30 AMFriends of the Library Fall Book SaleFind great deals at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale at Orlando Public LibraryDailyOrlando Public Library
10:30 AMArtsy Toddler: Germs, Germs, Go Away!Join the Eatonville Branch for Artsy Toddler: Germs, Germs, Go Away!, a fun storytime…Eatonville Branch
10:30 AMMommy and Me Paint DateSpend quality time with your child at the Mommy and Me Paint Date at Poinciana Library.Poinciana Library
10:45 AMToddler TalesThe Winter Garden Branch hosts Toddler Tales, a storytime event for toddlers.Winter Garden Branch10:45 AMToddler TalesThe Alafaya Branch hosts Toddler Tales, a storytime event for toddlers.Alafaya Branch10:45 AMFamily Play & ConnectThe South Trail Branch offers Family Play & Connect, a free community event for families.South Trail Branch11:00 AMLittle Listeners at Altamonte LibraryAltamonte Springs Library presents Little Listeners at Altamonte Library, a free storytime…Altamonte Springs Library11:15 AMBaby TalesThe Winter Garden Branch hosts Baby Tales, a storytime event for babies.Winter Garden Branch11:15 AMBaby TalesThe Alafaya Branch hosts Baby Tales, a storytime event for babies.Alafaya Branch11:30 AMCreate with Canva: Bookmark Mania!The South Trail Branch offers Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!, a free community event.South Trail Branch11:35 AMBaby Play & ConnectBaby Play & Connect is a storytime event at Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch11:45 AMBaby Play & ConnectBaby Play & Connect is a storytime event at Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch
2:00 PMHomeschool Junior: Outdoor GamesHomeschool Junior: Outdoor Games is held at Horizon West BranchHorizon West Branch2:00 PMMusic Production BasicsMusic Production Basics is offered at Hart Memorial Central LibraryHart Memorial Central Library3:00 PMArtsy Toddler: DinosaursArtsy Toddler: Dinosaurs is a storytime event at Hiawassee BranchHiawassee Branch3:30 PMTeen Pause & PlayTeen Pause & Play is held at West Oaks Branch and Genealogy CenterWest Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center4:00 PMCreate with Canva: Bookmark Mania!Create with Canva: Bookmark Mania!Alafaya Branch4:00 PMScratch ProgrammingScratch Programming is held at Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library4:00 PMOrlando Greek Fest 2026Celebrate Greek heritage at the Orlando Greek Fest 2026Holy Trinity Reception Center Maitland, FL4:30 PMMasterpiece Junior: Dinosaur EggsCreate dinosaur-themed art at the Hiawassee Branch's Masterpiece Junior eventHiawassee Branch
4:30 PMSew It Begins: Starting StitchesLearn basic sewing stitches at the West Osceola Library's Sew It Begins eventWest Osceola Library4:45 PMCreate with Canva: Bookmark Mania!Design bookmarks using Canva at the Fairview Shores Branch's Create with Canva eventFairview Shores Branch
5:00 PMSprings in Motion at Disney SpringsEnjoy interactive water features at Disney Springs' Springs in MotionDisney Springs
5:00 PMAnnunciation Catholic Church Fall FestivalCheck out the Annunciation Catholic Church Fall FestivalAnnunciation Catholic Church5:30 PMFirst Friday Baldwin ParkExplore community and local vendors at First Friday Baldwin Park4982 New Broad St Orlando
5:30 PMKissimmee Movie in the ParkCatch a free movie at Kissimmee Lakefront Park with your familyKissimmee Lakefront Park
5:30 PMSanta’s Magical ArrivalCelebrate Santa's Magical Arrival at The Mall at MilleniaThe Mall at Millenia6:00 PMEustis First FridayHead to N.N. Eustis Street
6:00 PMCentral Florida SC Free Open Play Soccer (Apopka Fridays)Kids can enjoy free open play soccer at Northwest Recreation Complex Apopka on Fridays.Northwest Recreation Complex Apopka6:00 PMMaitland Getdown Downtown Street PartyHead to the Maitland Getdown Downtown Street Party for outdoor fun1776 Independence LnSaturday, November 7
9am-5pmMount Dora Plant & Garden Fair 2026Explore plants and gardens at the Mount Dora Plant & Garden Fair 2026Donnelly Park
All dayKissimmee Home & Holiday Market at Osceola Heritage ParkFind unique gifts at the Kissimmee Home & Holiday Market at Osceola Heritage ParkOsceola Heritage Park
All dayVeterans Day at Central Florida Zoo – FREE Admission for Veterans & Military!Celebrate Veterans Day with free admission for veterans and military at the Central…Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens7:00 AMWinter Park Farmers’ Market at Central Park West MeadowBrowse local goods and produce at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market at Central Park West…Central Park West Meadow8:00 AMWinter Garden Farmers Market at Downtown Pavilion Winter GardenShop for fresh produce and goods at the Winter Garden Farmers Market at Downtown Pavilion…Winter Garden Downtown Pavilion
9:00 AMHome Depot Kids WorkshopsGet hands-on at Home Depot Kids WorkshopsHome Depot9:00 AMLake Mary Farmers Market at Central Park at City HallExplore the Lake Mary Farmers Market at Central Park at City Hall100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746-3208, United States9:00 AMLongwood Farmers Market (Reiter Park)Find fresh produce and goods at the Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter ParkReiter Park9:00 AMApopka Horsepower for HeroesEnjoy outdoor fun at Apopka Horsepower for HeroesKit Land Nelson Park
9:00 AMCentral Florida Zoo Veterans Day WeekendCentral Florida Zoo honors veterans with free admission on Veterans Day WeekendCentral Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
10:00 AMPediatric Associates New Location Open HouseExplore the new location of Pediatric Associates at their Lake Nona open house.Pediatric Associates - Lake Nona10:00 AMFree Museum Weekend at Orlando Science Center (Museums on Us)Explore the Orlando Science Center for free with a cardholder admission777 E Princeton St
10:00 AMSanford Farmers Market in Historic Downtown SanfordBrowse local goods and treats at the Sanford Farmers Market in Historic Downtown Sanford…Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia10:00 AMFall Fiesta in the Park 2026Enjoy the Fall Fiesta in the Park 2026 at Lake Eola Park for freeLake Eola Park
10:00 AMVeteran’s Day Parade in St. CloudSt.Downtown St. Cloud Historic District
10:00 AMWedgefield Fall FestivalThe Wedgefield Fall Festival takes place at 20733 Macon Parkway20733 Macon Parkway
10:00 AMREADing PawsREADing Paws is held at the Chickasaw BranchChickasaw Branch10:00 AMFall FiestaGrace Lutheran Church hosts a Fall FiestaGrace Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center10:00 AMOff the Hook - Class ABuenaventura Lakes Library presents Off the Hook - Class ABuenaventura Lakes Library10:00 AM25th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalThe 25th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival comes to Solivita Village Center, free and…Solivita Village Center
10:00 AMFall Fiesta in the Park at Lake EolaEnjoy the Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola with outdoor games and activities for all…Lake Eola Park 512 Washington Street
10:00 AMGracepoint Church Harvest FestivalJoin the free Harvest Festival at Gracepoint ChurchGracepoint Church10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeThe Orlando Public Library hosts Preschool StorytimeOrlando Public Library