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Enjoy countless culinary options at SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival, kicking off this weekend. Photo courtesy SeaWorld Orlando
1/28/26 - 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!

Still haven’t made it to the Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica? This Friday is your last chance! Plus, it’s the first weekend of SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival. The fun doesn’t stop there —catch Orlando FamilyFest at Dezerland Park; head to UCF for Baseball & Softball FanFest and a Basketball Block Party; visit Luminary Park for the Celebrate Lunar Festival; and venture to Oakland for the annual Oakland Heritage Day. Keep reading for all this and more !

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Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica Orlando

Orlando
Final night! Friday, January 30
Step into a nighttime festival that transforms Aquatica into a luminous world of wonder. Guests will journey through five radiant realms, each fully immersive with brilliant lantern displays, dynamic sounds, captivating scents, and themed food & beverage that bring each realm to life. From shimmering seascapes to playful candy-inspired creations, every step reveals something new to explore, taste, and share. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando
Opening Weekend! Select days, January 30 - May 17
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

Celebrate Lunar Festival

Orlando
Saturday, January 31
Celebrate Lunar boasts a blend of Asian cultures, with each bringing their own traditions, as well as a variety of Asian cuisine, artistic talents, performances, and experiences. READ MORE

Oakland Heritage Day

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, January 31
This annual festival celebrates Oakland's history, nature, and the arts. Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, kids' activities, and more. READ MORE

Orlando FamilyFest

Orlando
Saturday, January 31
Visit Dezerland Park for the annual FamilyFest, featuring vendors with kids activities and tons of indoor family attractions. Kids get in free with a paying adult. READ MORE

UCF Baseball & Softball FanFest

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, January 31
This event will feature Knightro’s Kid Zone with inflatables and interactive activities, guided tours of the locker room, traditions room, and club level, and on-field experiences with UCF baseball and softball players and coaches, including batting cages, bullpen drills, and playing catch. READ MORE

UCF Basketball Block Party

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, January 31
This family-friendly event takes place on East Plaza Drive and features food and drinks from local establishments, inflatables and games for kids, music, tabling with giveaways, and much more. READ MORE

Wild Florida 5K

Orlando
Saturday, January 31
This January, you're invited to run wild with Conservation Florida! This event directly supports Conservation Florida's mission to protect our home state’s water, wildlife, and wild places. READ MORE

Apopka 5th Street Car Show

Apopka - FREE
Sunday, February 1
The 1st Annual 5th St Car Show, presented by the Apopka Serves Foundation, is a community-focused event that celebrates classic, custom, and modern vehicles of all styles. Attendees can expect a family-friendly atmosphere, a diverse lineup of vehicles, trophies and bragging rights, and the opportunity to support a local charitable cause. READ MORE

Orlando Collectorfest

Orlando
Sunday, February 1
This one-day event features a wide selection of vintage and modern toys, comics, games, die-cast collectibles, retro gaming items, artwork, and pop culture merchandise. READ MORE

Sensory Day at WonderWorks Orlando

Orlando
Sunday, February 1
At WonderWorks' Sensory Days, exhibits are modified for limited stimulation for kids with special needs. Music is lowered and the inversion tunnel does not operate so kids can enjoy themselves without feeling overwhelmed. READ MORE

Waggin' Weekend - Old Town's Dog Festival

Kissimmee - FREE
Sunday, February 1
Billed as a premier dog-friendly event in Central Florida, the festival features vendor booths offering pet products, engaging activities for dogs and their owners, and a high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere. READ MORE

Broadway in Orlando Presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Orlando
Select dates through February 15
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. READ MORE

LEGO Ninjago Weekends at Legoland

Winter Haven
Select days through February 15
Celebrate 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO and take on the ultimate mission! Step into the world of LEGO NINJAGO with your favorite LEGO Ninjas, and reach your true Ninja potential with immersive, thrilling shows and action-packed activities that you can only find at LEGOLAND. 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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