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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicks off this weekend at Disney! Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World
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8/27/25 - By Charlotte B

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

During Labor Day weekend in Orlando, get your tickets to Disney On Ice at the Kia Center, where Mickey and friends dazzle on skates in a magical live performance. At the theme parks, Universal Orlando kicks off Halloween Horror Nights and Walt Disney World launches EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy an after-hours experience at the Kennedy Space Center Saturday night during Kennedy Under the Stars. Plus, kids receive FREE admission to the Central Florida Zoo for the rest of August AND Florida resident kids get FREE admission to the Brevard Zoo during September. Keep reading for more exciting events happening across Central Florida this Labor Day weekend!

If you want to get away for the long weekend, check out Amazing Weekend Getaways from Orlando and Florida Campgrounds for Family Getaways for cool ideas.

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Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with Kids

Free Kids Admission at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Final days! Through August 31, 2025
Let the kids go wild at the Central Florida Zoo, with free admission for kids ages 12 and under through the end of August 2025. READ MORE

Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales - FREE
August 28 & 29, 2025
Wawa has teamed with Bok Tower Gardens to offer complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens on the last Thursday and Friday of each summer month, May through August. Visit the famous Singing Tower carillon and the interactive Hammock Hollow Children's Garden. READ MORE

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Opening Weekend! August 28 - November 22, 2025
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

Disney On Ice at Kia Center

Orlando
August 29-31, 2025
There’s nothing more special than sharing Disney magic with loved ones. Whether it’s the first time you watched Toy Story, sang along to “Let It Go,” or cheered for your favorite Disney Princess, Disney On Ice is the perfect place to revisit cherished memories and create new ones together. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will take you on a journey through these unforgettable moments, powered by a Magical MousePad. READ MORE

Labor Day Weekend at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - FREE
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Join the Promenade Sunset Walk for a vibrant Labor Day Weekend celebration. Enjoy four days of live music, entertainment, car shows, an artisan market, and more! Highlights include performances by Luck of the Draw, Osaka Fall, and The Rundown. READ MORE

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando
Opening Weekend! Select nights August 29 - November 2, 2025
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

Meet a Superhero at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Visit Crayola Experience Orlando for a Superhero Meet & Greet Presented by Magical Memories Character Events. You'll get a chance to meet one of your favorite superheroes. Say hi, snap a picture, and ask them how they always save the day! READ MORE

Kennedy Under the Stars

Merritt Island
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Kennedy Under the Stars returns for a celestial after-hours experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, turning back the clock 25 years for some Y2K nostalgia. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando
Opening Weekend! August 30 - November 2, 2025
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

Lake Baldwin Labor Day 5K

Orlando
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Run or walk a Labor Day 5K around Lake Baldwin, with views of the lake and shade. Race is for all experience levels. READ MORE

Science Sundays at Brevard Zoo

Melbourne
Final Day! Sunday, August 31, 2025
Each Sunday at the Brevard Zoo,  escape the summer sun and dive into engaging, hands-on activities led by experts in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. From fascinating animal behavior demonstrations to interactive exhibits on conservation and environmental science, Science Sunday combines the thrill of discovery with the comfort of cool, shaded spaces. READ MORE

Leu Gardens Free Entrance Day

Orlando - FREE
Monday, September 1, 2025
On the first Monday during select months, Leu Gardens offers free entry to everyone. Stroll through the 50-acre lush botanical gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree.  READ MORE

Kids Free September at the Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - FREE
September 1-30, 2025
During the whole month of September, kids 11 years of age and younger receive FREE Zoo admission when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.  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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