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Enjoy a flower-filled day at Great Scott Farms under the Florida sun this weekend. Photo by the author
Enjoy a flower-filled day at Great Scott Farms under the Florida sun this weekend. Photo by the author
5/8/24 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Mother's Day is here—that's right, it's our special weekend, moms! Several Orlando businesses are celebrating the holiday with Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Orlando, including FREE admissions, tasty Mother's Day brunches, and more. Don't miss the final weekend to visit Leu Garden's Glass in Flight exhibit, where moms get FREE admission Sunday! Also this weekend, enjoy the Florida Flower Fest at Great Scott Farms, Family Fest at Uptown Altamonte, Orlando Pottery Festival, and more. Check out the details below!

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Leu Gardens National Public Gardens Day

Orlando
Friday, May 10
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Leu Gardens. Public gardens are a special place that maintain plants for the purpose of education and enjoyment and what better way to enjoy this day than to explore and learn about the Gardens with the talented Horticulture Team. READ MORE

ARC's World Migratory Bird Day

Apopka
Saturday, May 11
Come celebrate the return of the Swallow-Tailed Kite to Florida. These magnificent birds migrate 5,000 miles each year to winter in Brazil and return to Florida in the spring. Come out and fly a kite, and you might spy a different kind of kite flying high above. READ MORE

Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland - FREE
Saturday, May 11
This annual event includes crafts, games, a raffle, and meet-and-greets with the center's ambassador birds to celebrate baby season at the center.  READ MORE

Fish Winter Springs

Winter Springs
Saturday, May 11
Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy a morning of fishing fun. Poles and bait will be available, and parks and rec. staff will be onsite to assist kids with casting and baiting. Kids will be able to take home a free fishing pole. READ MORE

Florida Flower Fest at Great Scott Farms

Mount Dora
Saturday, May 11
Enjoy a flower filled day on the farm in the Florida sunshine. Experience a sunflower trail with photo ops around every corner, along with Upick flowers and a bouquet station. Plenty for the kids to do including a giant wooden playground, super slide, and jumping pillow. READ MORE

Naomi Kids Family Fun Day

Apopka - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Naomi Kids hosts a family fun day featuring free kids bicycles and helmet giveaways, dunk tank, games, dance competitions, vendors, music, and more. READ MORE

The Orlando Pottery Festival

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, May 11
The Orlando Pottery Festival features both decorative and functional work from over 50 ceramic artists. This biannual event provides pottery enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to browse and purchase work from local ceramic artists. READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Family Fest

Altamonte - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Family Fest is an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Focusing on learning, kids are encouraged to think outside the box with STEAM activities and demonstrations. The event also includes animals, music and dance performances, games, crafts, emergency vehicle displays, and more. READ MORE

Celebrate Mom at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
May 11-12
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Island H2O Water Park. Moms can treat themselves to a signature “Momosa” at Tag Shack, embark on a scavenger hunt adventure to win a prize, enjoy the relaxation of Private Domain, and enjoy a day of making unforgettable memories with their family at Island H2O Water Park’s Mother’s Day Celebration. READ MORE

Crayola Experience: Free Admission for Moms

Orlando
May 11-12
Enjoy a colorful Mother's Day weekend at Crayola Experience, where moms get free admission with a paid child admission. READ MORE

Latino Family Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
May 11 & 12
Stone Mountain Park hosts the second annual Latino Family Festival the first three weekends in May. The festival features a family-friendly Drone and Light Show on the largest screen in the world, parade, storytellers, and live performers. READ MORE

Mayfaire by the Lake

Lakeland - FREE
May 11-12
Mayfaire by-the-Lake launched in 1971 and has grown into one of Florida’s largest and most celebrated annual outdoor art festivals, featuring more than 150 artist booths. The event also features a kids zone with free art activities designed for children of all abilities. READ MORE

Mess Fest at Orlando Science Center

Orlando
May 11-12
Learn about colorful chemistry, flashy physics, and splat-tacular science through activities, demonstrations, and live shows. If you’re not making a mess, you’re not doing it right! Be sure to dress for the mess! READ MORE

Boxi Park Mother's Day

Lake Nona - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Celebrate mom with fun for the whole family, including live music, face painters, bouncy houses, balloon artist, & more.  READ MORE

Brevard Zoo: Free Admission for Moms

Melbourne - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Moms are treated to free admission to the Brevard Zoo on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12). Parents must be accompanied by a paying child of any age. READ MORE

Leu Gardens: Free Entrance for Moms

Orlando
Sunday, May 12
Leu Gardens offers free admission for moms each Mother's Day. Stroll through the 50-acre lush botanical gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. It's also the final day to visit the Glass in Flight 2 exhibit! READ MORE

Mother's Day Skate at Astro Skating Center

Orlando
Sunday, May 12
Moms skate free & get free skate rental at Astro Skate. Moms also get a free $15 gift card to spend that day at the Snack Bar, plus raffles & giveaways for mom too. READ MORE

Orange County History Center: Free Admission for Moms

Downtown Orlando
Sunday, May 12
On Mother's Day, moms (or any caregiver) get free admission to the four floors of exhibits at the Orange County History Center when accompanied by their loved one of any age. The exhibits cover more than 12,000 years of Central Florida history. READ MORE

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