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Valentine's Day and More Top Things to Do in Orlando February 2025

Discover vibrant artwork, dazzling entertainment, and palate-pleasing cuisine at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Photo courtesy of WDW
Discover vibrant artwork, dazzling entertainment, and palate-pleasing cuisine at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Photo courtesy of WDW
1/31/25 - By Charlotte B

Celebrate Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Presidents Day weekend, and more this month—there is plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite things to do in Orlando with kids in February!

Discover amazing kid-friendly events in Orlando this February! Experience the magic at the theme parks with Epcot's International Festival of the Arts, Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras, Ninjago Weekends at LEGOLAND, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. Enjoy classic carnival fun with rides and fair treats at the Oviedo Mall Carnival, Osceola County Fair, and Eustis Georgefest. Plus, take advantage of free events like Seminole County Touch a Truck, Avalon SpringFest, Paws in the Park, and the Orlando Wetlands Festival. 

And that’s just the start! We’re constantly updating our Orlando Events Calendar with even more exciting activities, so be sure to check back often.

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Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, February 2025

LEGO Ninjago Weekends at Legoland

Winter Haven
Weekends through February 17, 2025
Unlock your inner ninja with the return of LEGO Ninjago Days. Master the elemental powers with action-packed entertainment and activities and reach ninja potential. READ MORE

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Lake Buena Vista
Daily through February 24, 2025
This annual festival at Disney's Epcot includes a variety of performing arts (including a Disney on Broadway concert series), culinary arts, visual arts, and interactive fun for all ages. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando
Select dates, January 31- 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

Downtown Orlando Touch-A-Truck

Orlando
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Trucks and other vehicles used by workers and public servants every day throughout the community will be once again brought together in one place, straight to the eyes and hands of the children and families of Orlando. READ MORE

Seminole County Severe Weather Awareness Week Touch-a-Truck

Sanford
Saturday, February 1, 2025
This family-friendly event features local agency vehicles to see and interact with, including trucks, boats, helicopters, and heavy equipment. READ MORE

Beach Nights at Aquatica

Orlando
Saturdays in February 2025
Visit Aquatica for unforgettable evenings with family-friendly movies and engaging beach games. Bring a blanket or settle into a beach chair while Aquatica treats you to a new movie experience each Saturday. READ MORE

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando
February 1 - March 30, 2025
This annual springtime event at Universal Orlando is fun for the entire family. Enjoy street entertainment, parade, concerts, and themed flavors from all around the world. READ MORE

Origami in the Garden

Orlando
February 1 - September 3, 2025
Experience an extraordinary exhibit like no other, connecting the world of nature and art. Origami in the Garden takes the folded object and transforms it into colossal metal sculpture that evokes wonder and imagination. Over 20 pieces from the original folds to art pieces are sure to captivate all ages. READ MORE

Oviedo Mall Carnival

Oviedo
February 5-8, 2025
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets, and other carnival eats. READ MORE

MegaCon Orlando

Orlando
February 6-9, 2025
At MegaCon Orlando, attendees can celebrate all things pop culture. Activities include celebrity autograph and photo sessions, costume characters including superheroes and princesses, workshops, seminars, vendors, interactive gaming experiences, and more. READ MORE

Eustis First Friday

Eustis - FREE
Friday, February 7, 2025
Visit the streets of downtown Eustis for a First Friday festival, with a different theme each month. This event features food, vendors, music, and more. READ MORE

Valentine's Party at College Park United Methodist Church

Orlando - FREE
Friday, February 7, 2025
This Valentine's themed event includes food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and live music. READ MORE

Maitland's Getdown Downtown Block Party

Maitland - FREE
Friday, February 7, 2025
This monthly first Friday block party includes a fun zone for the kids, live entertainment, food, drinks, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Battle at Camp Monroe

Sanford - FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Travel back in time to the historic Battle at Camp Monroe. Commemorate the battle which initiated the U.S. settlement in what became Sanford. READ MORE

Chinese New Year Celebration at Orlando Public Library

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Celebrate Chinese New Year with The Chinese School of CAACF, Inc. Explore Chinese New Year traditions. READ MORE

Henry's Valentine's Day Party at Avian Reconditioning Center

Apopka
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Visit with ARC's resident barn owls at this fun annual event. Barn owls are known as Valentine owls due to their heart-shaped faces. There will also be other birds of prey for visitors to see and interact with. Kids can make their own Valentine card. READ MORE

Paws in the Park Pet Festival

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Paws in the Park supports the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and includes a doggie fun zone, adoptable pets, kissing booth, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical

Orlando
Weekends, February 8 - March 9, 2025
In this deliciously funny new musical, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, you will learn that dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So, if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos! READ MORE

Big Game Watch Party

Kissimmee - FREE
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Head to the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s Big Game Outdoor Watch Party to catch Kansas City take on Philadelphia, with kickoff at 6:30 PM. Enjoy the thrilling atmosphere with three giant video walls, a roster of food and beverage specials across various venues, pre-game live music by DJ K1X, and entertainment by street performers and themed stilt walkers. READ MORE

Ocoee Valentine's Day Celebration

Ocoee - FREE
Friday, February 14, 2025
Kicking off Ocoee's Centennial Year on Valentine's Day with live music, food trucks, games, craft stations, s'mores, dancing, and more. READ MORE

Osceola County Fair

Kissimmee
February 14-23, 2025
The annual Osceola County Fair includes carnival rides, a kids' pavilion, 4H/FFA workshops, and more. READ MORE

Avalon SpringFest

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Asia Trend presents the annual Avalon SpringFest to celebrate the Year of the Snake, in partnership with Avalon Park Orlando. This free event features traditional dragon and lion dance, an arts & craft market, authentic foods and drinks, cultural dance performances, and live music. READ MORE

Sanford Mardi Gras

Sanford - FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
This Mardi Gras festival features a parade, food trucks, live music, and more. Parade features musicians, dancers, artists, and golf carts. READ MORE

Symphony Storytime: Ferdinand the Bull

Orlando
February 15-16, 2025
Ferdinand is not like other bulls: he would rather stop and smell the flowers than join the bullfights. But will he see red when he steps into the ring? Be true to yourself with some help from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet. READ MORE

Spark STEM Fest

Orlando
February 15-17, 2025
Visit the Orlando Science Center for Spark STEM Fest. Enjoy expert-led workshops and activities from some of the best local innovators, such as Disney scientists, SCUBAnauts, the makers of moon dirt, and more. READ MORE

Eustis Georgefest

Eustis
February 15-22, 2025
Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida. The event features carnival rides and games, a bass tournament, Running of the Georges Race, a dog jog, parade, contests, vendors, and live entertainment. READ MORE

Immerse Orlando

Orlando
February 21-23, 2025
Immerse yourself in 10 city blocks of Downtown Orlando filled with hundreds of live performances, immersive art installations, and unexpected creative experiences. READ MORE

Orlando Wetlands Festival

Christmas - FREE
Saturday, February 22, 2025
This free community event features exhibits, presentations, live animals,  guided hikes and tours, kids' activities, and more. READ MORE

Sanford PorchFest

Sanford - FREE
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Sanford PorchFest is a charity-based community event in historic downtown Sanford. Several homes within walking distance will host a variety of artists performing throughout the day. READ MORE

Wild Kratts Live 2.0 - Activate Creature Power!

Orlando
Saturday, February 22, 2025
It’s off to the creature rescue with the wild, Wild Kratts! Experience the adventure live on stage as Martin and Chris Kratt activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits and engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. With the help of the Wild Kratts team—and their audience members—the Kratt Brothers confront a comic villain and help bring the creatures of the animal world to safety once again. READ MORE

Winter Garden Music Festival

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, February 22, 2025
This free multi-stage outdoor concert features 30+ music acts from a variety of genres, a kids zone, and vendors. READ MORE

Pine Castle Pioneer Days Festival

Orlando - FREE
February 22-23, 2025
This free annual family-oriented and community-sponsored event includes live music on 2 stages, live and static historical and educational displays, hands-on demonstrations, arts & crafts, food & beverage vendors, retail and craft vendors, car & Jeep shows, and a variety of activities for children. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Trinity Lutheran Church
Orange County Convention Center
College Park United Methodist Church
Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey
Ocoee Lakeshore Center
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts