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Are you trying to find the greatest things to do this weekend in Orlando? You should include these family-friendly activities and events on your list!
This weekend, host outdoor movie night events to bring the family together! Take advantage of movie screenings on Saturday in Maitland and Orlando, and on Friday in Avalon Park, Ocoee, and Oviedo. Come see Mickey Mouse, his clubhouse pals, and the Disney Junior cast at Disney Jr. Live On Tour on Saturday at the Dr. Phillips Center. Additionally, Central Florida is starting its holiday celebrations, such as the Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art, the Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo, and Christmas at Gaylord Palms. See below for all the details!
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Clermont
Final weekend! November 14-17
Southern Hill Farms has an annual Fall Festival that features a petting zoo, kids’ area, sunflower field, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and much more.
Avalon Park Movie Under the Stars
Orlando – FREE
Friday, November 15
Take the family to Avalon Park to see a movie beneath the stars. The featured film for November is Inside Out 2, which has a PG rating.
Dr. Phillips Center Presents Disney Jr. Live On Tour
Orlando
Friday, November 15
Mickey and his best friends, including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties,” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” are preparing for the largest playdate ever at the Clubhouse, but the enjoyment is often interrupted by the enigmatic weather. Is it possible for Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” to identify the culprit and save the playdate?
Ocoee Family Movie Night
Ocoee – FREE
Friday, November 15
Come to Bill Breeze Park for a Family Movie Night hosted by the City of Ocoee. Enjoy food trucks, Ocoee Community Market vendors, and more while watching Despicable Me 4 outside.
Oviedo Movie in the Park
Oviedo – FREE
Friday, November 15
Family-friendly, entertaining, and free are Oviedo’s Movie in the Park series. Every month, there is a special screening of a new film on the grounds of the main amphitheater.
Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo
Sanford
Opening weekend! Select days beginning November 15
Discover the Zoo in a way that has never been seen before! Follow a 3/4-mile walk around the Zoo to see hundreds of brand-new, hand-built lantern displays lit by thousands of LED lights. Honor traditional Asian lantern festivals’ beauty, wonder, and art.
Christmas at Gaylord Palms
Kissimmee
Opening weekend! Daily beginning November 15
Put Gaylord Palms’ Christmas on your calendar this year if you haven’t already. Savor festive events and activities, such as the return of the famous ICE! event that includes a Christmas Tree Trail, a Shine Light Show with thousands of dancing lights, a snow factory, two million pounds of colorful ice, a Cirque Spirit of Christmas show, snow tubing, and Santa pictures.
Maitland Movie in the Park
Maitland – FREE
Saturday, November 16
Maitland’s Movies in the Park presents Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 (rated PG).
Movie at the Trails
Orlando – FREE
Saturday, November 16
Bring your loved ones to Blanchard Park’s Little Econ Greenway Trail for a complimentary screening of Disney’s Wish at the Trails. During the day, take advantage of yard activities, food trucks, and music while biking, skating, blazing, running, or walking the Little Econ Greenway Trail. After that, get comfortable for the PG film, which starts at 6 p.m., just after dark.
Promenade at Sunset Walk Touch a Truck
Kissimmee – FREE
Saturday, November 16
“Touch A Truck & Safety Talks” are presented by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and the Promenade at Sunset Walk. Discover vital safety advice while admiring and exploring amazing trucks. Don’t pass up this special chance to engage with cool cars and learn about safety in an entertaining and interesting way.
Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando
November 16-24
Explore a wonderland brimming with ornamented trees, wreaths, and gingerbread cottages to get into the Christmas spirit. Take advantage of live programming and entertainment all week long.
Netflix Spellbound Mobile Truck – Orlando
Orlando – FREE
Sunday, November 17
When the mobile branded truck from Netflix’s eagerly awaited animated movie Spellbound makes an appearance at The Florida Mall, your family is going to be enthralled. Giveaways, Ellian meet-and-greets, and other entertaining events will enchant you.
Sensory Sunday at Crayola Experience Orlando
Orlando
Sunday, November 17
Families may visit Crayola Experience on Sensory Sundays, which offers accommodations including quiet rooms, no music, and reduced lighting. At 10 a.m., a special character appearance will also take place.
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Born and raised in South Florida, Krystal is a recent graduate from the University of Miami with professional writing experience at the collegiate and national news outlet levels. She’s a foodie who loves all things travel, the beach, & visiting new places throughout Florida.