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4/27/25 - By Charlotte B

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we'll be finding fun things to do all month long—May the 4th be with you!

Soak up May's beautiful weather at these awesome Orlando events before the heat of summer arrives. This month’s calendar is bursting with fun outdoor festivals and can’t-miss happenings. Enjoy theme park adventures and events at Epcot, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND; celebrate spring at Mount Dora's Florida Flower Fest, Ocoee's Centennial Celebration, and the annual Hamlin Hoedown; and catch a performance of Disney’s The Lion King at the Dr. Phillips Center. Satisfy little thrillseekers at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live in Kissimmee and the Silver Spurs Rodeo at Osceola Heritage Park.

Plan for Mother's Day with our Orlando Mother's Day brunch events and check out budget weekend trips from Orlando for Memorial Day weekend ideas, all courtesy of your pals here at Mommy Poppins!

We’re adding even more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

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Top Things to Do in Orlando with Kids this May

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando
Through May 4, 2025
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival includes more than 180 culinary options, both international and domestic, as well as live performances ranging from country, Christian, Latin, rock, and more. READ MORE

Disney's The Lion King at Dr. Phillips Center

Orlando
Select days through May 18, 2025
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. READ MORE

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista
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

Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando
May 1-5, 2025
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of the park's Seven Seas Food Festival. READ MORE

Fire Festival at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales
Friday, May 2, 2025
Experience the incredible talents of The Byrne Bros. and celebrate the beginning of summer. Known as Beltane on the Celtic Calendar or May Day worldwide, this festive evening will celebrate spring’s final peak and the coming summer months. READ MORE

Duck Race at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Sponsor a rubber duck (or several) to race around the lazy river at Island H2O Water Park. Money raised goes to Pathway Homes of Florida, an organization that helps individuals and families dealing with homelessness and mental illnesses. READ MORE

iHeartRadio Summer Splash at Aquatica

Orlando
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Bring your family and friends to the biggest beach party in Orlando, featuring the hottest music mixed by your favorite DJs! The park will be open exclusively for you from 7:00 PM to midnight—race down epic slides, chill in the wave pool, and enjoy all your favorite attractions. READ MORE

Longwood Luau

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
This Hawaiian themed party features live Hawaiian music, hula dancers, fire knife performers, Hawaiian foods, hula hooping, limbo, and more. READ MORE

Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile Orlando

Orlando
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Central Florida’s biggest event celebrating kids and adults with special needs features great performances, bounce houses, petting zoo, games, character parade, and more! READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Kissimmee
May 3-4, 2025
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus, the fossil fury villain of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks.  READ MORE

Florida Flower Fest at Great Scott Farms

Mount Dora
May 3-4 & 10-11, 2025
Enjoy a flower filled day on the farm in the Florida sunshine! Experience the flower trail with photo ops around every corner, along with U-pick flowers and a bouquet station. Plus live music, farm tours, vendors, and more. Plenty for the kids to do including the giant wooden playground, super slide, zipline, and jumping pillow. READ MORE

LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Winter Haven
Weekends, May 3 - June 8, 2025
Get ready for the LEGO Festival, where imagination will run wild, creativity knows no limits, and fun is always the top priority. Dive into five never-before-seen play zones, packed with festival vibes, entertainment, and activities. READ MORE

Ocoee Centennial Celebration

Ocoee - FREE
Friday, May 9, 2025
Join the City of Ocoee for a day of live entertainment, rides, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities, honoring Ocoee’s past and celebrating its future. READ MORE

ARC's World Migratory Bird Day

Apopka
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Meet migratory birds of prey and other education ambassadors. Enjoy flight demonstrations (weather permitting). Learn about the Center's role in swallow-tailed kite research. Play Roaming Raptors Trivia, an interactive game for all ages to learn about migratory birds’ journeys around the world. READ MORE

Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Maitland
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Each spring Audubon hosts the annual Baby Owl Shower to celebrate spring and conservation. It’s the 40th year celebrating this event, and the theme is Eras! Whether you are a swifty fan or not, Baby Owl Shower offers fun activities for all ages. READ MORE

Phantom Paratrooper Water Jump

Tavares - FREE
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Phantom Airborne Brigade is a group of Veteran Army Rangers who organize an airborne operation where veterans parachute from the airplane into Lake Dora. READ MORE

Mamas & Mimosas at Far Reach Ranch

Tavares
May 10-11, 2025
Visit Far Reach Ranch for Mamas and Mimosas on Mother’s Day weekend featuring a Mimosa bar, U-pick blueberries, food, bar, live music, bounce houses, and more. READ MORE

Repticon Orlando

Orlando
May 10-11, 2025
At Repticon, adults and kids get up-close animal interactions with several live reptiles. There are also animal-related seminars throughout the two-day event. READ MORE

Orlando Book Festival

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, May 17, 2025
A day-long celebration of books! Join the Orlando Public Library for panels and talks from bestselling authors from all over the state, inlcuding a keynote from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer. READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Summer Block Party

Altamonte Springs - FREE
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Get ready for an epic summer kickoff! Bring the whole family and dive into a day packed with excitement—live entertainment, STEAM activities, rock climbing, mini-golf, a foam pit and up-close encounters with animals. Explore police vehicle displays, enjoy interactive games and indulge in delicious food and drinks. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - FREE
May 17-18 & 24-25, 2025
Join The Orlando Fringe for free crafts, activities, games, and shows that are perfect for kids of all ages. READ MORE

Park Maitland School Foundation Presents Cinderella

Orlando
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, featuring beloved songs from the original 1957 musical, updated book and new characters, all while maintaining the charm and magic of the story. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center & Tap Into Theater Academy Presents Moana Jr.

Orlando
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Featuring songs by Lin Manuel Miranda, Moana Jr. celebrates the cultural history of the people from islands all over Oceania. This story exhibits themes of finding your courage, trusting your heart and transformative acts of selflessness. READ MORE

Epic Universe Grand Opening

Orlando
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Prepare yourself to experience the five amazing worlds of Universal Orlando's newest theme park! 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

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

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Kissimmee
May 30-31, 2025
School’s out and the rodeo is in! Enjoy the dirt-pounding action from the shelter of the Sunshine State's heat. Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Universal Orlando Epic Universe
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

About the Author

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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