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Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Orlando: Best Things to Do With Kids

Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides, quicker wait times, and a dance party. Photo courtesy WDW
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5/21/25 - By Charlotte B

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

Starting Memorial Day, enjoy FREE admission to Wild Florida's Gator Park as part of Gator Week! Stroll the Central Florida Zoo on Friday evening and enjoy crafts, music, and more during Sunset at the Zoo. Experience late-night excitement at Orlando theme parks this weekend, including Busch Gardens Summer Nights and Disney H2O Glow After Hours. Plus, Memorial Day weekend is perfect for Awesome Summer Day Trips From Orlando or a visit to the Best Florida Beaches Nearby!

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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Final Days! Through June 2, 2025
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE

Sunset at the Zoo

Sanford
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sunset at the Zoo features a different theme each month. Stroll the zoo and enjoy activities such as cultural vendors, food trucks, DJ, vendors, and themed crafts and activities. READ MORE

Sunset Walk Memorial 4 Day Weekend

Kissimmee - FREE
May 23-26, 2025
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk for its Memorial 4-Day Weekend celebration, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. This four-day event features live music, car shows, an artisan market and so much more - fun for the whole family! READ MORE

Busch Gardens Summer Nights

Tampa
Opening night! May 23 - August 10, 2025
As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights! Enjoy world-class coasters, electrifying entertainment and so much more during extended summer hours. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
Opening night! Select nights, May 23 - September 13, 2025
Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides (with lower wait times), fun snacks, and a DJ dance party. READ MORE

Free “In the Water” Safety Session

Altamonte Springs - FREE
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Join British Swim School for a Special Family Water Safety Experience! Parents and kids can jump in together for a free, fun, and hands-on water safety session designed to build life-saving skills and confidence in and around the water. READ MORE

Hamlin Hoedown

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Kick up your boots at the Hamlin Hoedown. Mosey on over for a free family-friendly event filled with pony rides, a barnyard petting zoo, and the tunes of DJ Renee. Engage in crafts, games, and good ol' fashioned farm fun. READ MORE

Orange County Memorial Day Salute

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Enjoy this Memorial Day Salute, honoring all Veterans, presented by Friends of Cypress Grove Park and SouthState Bank. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic. READ MORE

Summer Kick Off at Westmonte Recreation Center

Altamonte Springs
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Kick off the summer with deck games, pool activities, and food at Westmonte Recreation Center. READ MORE

Summer Kickoff Party at Aloma Bowl

Winter Park
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Kick off Summer with Aloma Bowl's luau carnival and bowling bash. Enjoy bowling and food & drink deals, raffles, giveaways, and more fun. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - FREE
May 24-25, 2025
Join The Orlando Fringe for free crafts, activities, games, and shows that are perfect for kids of all ages. READ MORE

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film

Maitland
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Bring the family to Enzian for its Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film series. A special kids' menu is available. READ MORE

Sundays at the Center

Maitland - FREE
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Sundays at the Center is a free, family-friendly program series for kids in grades K through 6. Beat the summer heat indoors for a fun and educational experience, featuring engaging story times and creative arts & crafts. READ MORE

À La Cart Sodo Summer Movies

Orlando - FREE
Monday, May 26, 2025
À La Cart Sodo Summer Movie series takes place monthly in the courtyard. Visit for a free night of fun! READ MORE

City of Apopka Memorial Day Service

Apopka - FREE
Monday, May 26, 2025
The public is invited to this service honoring the lives and legacy of our fallen military heroes. READ MORE

Matinee Movie Monday at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Monday, May 26, 2025
Gather your family for a day of fun and enjoy all of the thrilling slides, or enjoy a more chill island vibe on Chat Creek Lazy River. At 2pm, grab a tube in the wave pool and enjoy floating with your family while Central Florida’s largest outdoor wave pool screen plays a movie! READ MORE

Windermere Memorial Day Observance

Windermere - FREE
Monday, May 26, 2025
Join the Town of Windermere for a Memorial Day observance for those who have sacrificed for our country. READ MORE

Winter Garden Memorial Day Community Celebration

Winter Garden - FREE
Monday, May 26, 2025
Honor and remember our local veterans who gave their lives during times of war or while serving in the United States armed forces. The event includes a Roll Call of Veterans, placement of wreaths, and patriotic songs to pay homage to those that made the ultimate sacrifice. READ MORE

Gator Week at Wild Florida

Kenansville
May 26-31, 2025
Visit Wild Florida for Gator Week, where guests receive FREE admission to the Gator Park with a small cash donation to Wild Florida Cares. This week-long event is dedicated to educating and debunking common myths about alligators and their reptile cousins through interactive experiences and live demonstrations. READ MORE

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Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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