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10/23/24 - By Charlotte B

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

Bring the family together for an outdoor movie night this weekend! Enjoy movie screenings on Friday evening in Avalon Park, Ocoee, and Oviedo, and on Saturday night in Maitland and Orlando. On Saturday, join Mickey Mouse, his clubhouse friends, and the Disney Junior crew at the Dr. Phillips Center for Disney Jr. Live On Tour. Plus, holiday festivities are kicking off across Central Florida, including the Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo, Christmas at Gaylord Palms, and the Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art. Find all the details below!

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Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont
Final Weekend! November 14-17
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Avalon Park Movie Under the Stars

Orlando - FREE
Friday, November 15
Bring the family to enjoy a movie under the stars in Avalon Park. November's featured movie is Inside Out 2 (rated PG). READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Presents Disney Jr. Live On Tour

Orlando
Friday, November 15
Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate? READ MORE

Ocoee Family Movie Night

Ocoee - FREE
Friday, November 15
Join The City of Ocoee for Family Movie Night at Bill Breeze Park. Watch Despicable Me 4 under the stars and enjoy food trucks, Ocoee Community Market vendors, and more. READ MORE

Oviedo Movie in the Park

Oviedo - FREE
Friday, November 15
Oviedo's Movie in the Park series are free, fun, and family-friendly. Visit the main amphitheater lawn for a special screening of a different movie each month.   READ MORE

Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Opening Weekend! Select days beginning November 15
Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. READ MORE

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee
Opening Weekend! Daily beginning November 15
If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Palms, add it to your calendar this season. Enjoy holiday activities and things to do, including the return of the iconic ICE! experience with two million pounds of colorful ice, a Cirque Spirit of Christmas show, snow tubing, photos with Santa, snow factory, Shine Light Show with thousands of dancing lights, a Christmas Tree Trail, and much more. READ MORE

Maitland Movie in the Park

Maitland - FREE
Saturday, November 16
  Maitland's Movies in the Park presents Illumination's Despicable Me 4 (rated PG). READ MORE

Movie at the Trail

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 16
Bring your family and friends to the Little Econ Greenway Trail at Blanchard Park, for a free Movie on the Trail featuring Disney's Wish. Come out to bike, board, blade, run or walk the Little Econ Greenway Trail during the day, and enjoy yard games, food trucks, and music. Then settle in for the movie (rated PG) starting at 6 p.m., shortly after dark. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk Touch a Truck

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, November 16
The Promenade at Sunset Walk and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office present “Touch A Truck & Safety Talks.” See and explore awesome trucks and learn important safety tips. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to interact with cool vehicles and learn about safety in a fun and engaging way. READ MORE

Orlando Taco Festival

Orlando
November 16-17
This two-day festival features over 25 taco and food vendors, Lucha Libre Wrestling, giant margarita bar, tequila expo, contests, vendor market, and a kids fun zone with bounce houses, face painters, and games. READ MORE

Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando
November 16-24
Get in the holiday spirit while browsing a wonderland full of decorated trees, wreaths, decor, and gingerbread houses. Also enjoy live entertainment and programs throughout the week. READ MORE

Netflix Spellbound Mobile Truck - Orlando

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, November 17
Your family is about to be Spellbound when the mobile branded truck from Netflix’s much-anticipated, animated film Spellbound stops by The Florida Mall. Cast your spell with giveaways, meet and greets with Ellian, and other fun activities. READ MORE

Sensory Sunday at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando
Sunday, November 17
During Sensory Sundays, families can visit Crayola Experience with adaptations such as dimmed lighting, no music, and a quiet room option. There will also be a special character appearance at 10am. READ MORE

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