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7/27/25 - By Charlotte B

August is a busy month for Orlando families! Summer break is coming to an end and kids are heading back to school. Squeeze in end-of-summer fun with great events this month!

Orlando theme parks are bursting with fun activities in August, including SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Cheer on your favorite monster trucks at Monster Jam at the Kia Center; see beloved Disney characters at Disney on Ice (also at the Kia Center); and sing and dance to your favorite Taylor Swift songs at Dr. Phillips Center's Tay Tay Dance Party. Get the kids excited to go back to school with fun events in Orlando, Melbourne, and Winter Garden. Read on for all the top August events happening around Orlando!

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Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this August

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Orlando
Through September 1, 2025
When the sun goes down, dance the night away in an electrifying atmosphere featuring world-class DJs and performers. End the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above, plus an all new Drone Show and Hydro Surge cirque spectacular. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights through September 13, 2025
Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides (with lower wait times), fun snacks, and a DJ dance party. READ MORE

Aquatica Orlando AquaGlow

Orlando
Select nights through September 27, 2025
Light up your summer nights at AquaGlow! Dive into the ultimate family-friendly after-hours adventure as Aquatica Orlando transforms into a vibrant neon paradise, filled with glowing thrills, high-energy entertainment, and endless aquatic fun.  READ MORE

Aviation Weekend at Kennedy Space Center

Merritt Island
August 1-3, 2025
Aviation weekend is a celebration of aviation, innovation, and exploration. Connect with aviation professionals, and party with a DJ. Make sure to check out “Tales from the Flight Deck,” where astronauts and pilots share their career stories, answer your questions, and do photo opportunities. READ MORE

Avalon Park Back to School Bash

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Alive Church and the Avalon Park Foundation are teaming up to bring students an expanded Back to School Bash with something for everyone, including dunk tank, vendors, face painting, clothing donations, free school supplies, and more. READ MORE

Orange County Sheriff's Office Back to School Bash

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Join Orange County Sheriff's Office for a back to school bash with free backpacks and school supplies to get kids ready for the new school year. Other activities include games, music, a mobile video game theater, and a variety of vendors and community resources. READ MORE

Winter Garden Back to School Bash

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, the Back to School Bash is a free family-friendly event for Winter Garden families. The fun, end-of-summer event includes a free backpack & school supplies giveaway, free food, an interactive DJ, a foam party, water activities, relay races, community vendors, and more. READ MORE

Monster Jam at Kia Center

Orlando
August 2 & 3, 2025
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. READ MORE

Puppet Play Day: Peter Rabbit at Orlando Family Stage

Orlando
August 2, 9, & 16, 2025
Hop into a world of imagination with Peter Rabbit and his mischievous siblings: Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail. In this playful, hands-on experience, young creators will make their very own puppets, explore Mr. McGregor’s Garden through creative drama, and then settle in to enjoy a joy-filled puppet show starring their favorite floppy-eared friends. READ MORE

Family Foam Parties at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Weekends, August 2-31, 2025
Gather your family and visit Island H2O Water Park for Family Foam Parties every weekend in August. Dance over to the Live! Lagoon Wave Pool Stage to enjoy a DJ spinning all your favorite family bops and join the foam party fun. The mountain of foam is a great place to play, party, and snap the perfect family photo! READ MORE

Pirates & Mermaids Pool Party

Altamonte Springs
Friday, August 8, 2025
From exciting boat races to fun-filled pool deck games and awesome prices, there's an adventure at every turn. READ MORE

Hamlin Cars & Country

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Grab your boots, rev your engines, and get ready to two-step into Cars & Country, bringing together classic car lovers, live country music, and family fun for an evening in the heart of Hamlin. READ MORE

Roaring Back to School at Brevard Zoo

Melbourne
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Roar in a new school year with a trip to the Zoo! Throughout the day, join zookeepers and conservation educators for special chats about these fascinating cats while the lion trio celebrates with some of their favorite enrichment. READ MORE

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights August 15 - October 31, 2025
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom! Event includes trick-or-treat trails, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular, and more. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Presents TayTay Dance Party

Orlando
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Grab your friendship bracelets and get ready to sing along through the eras. This Taylor-made dance party is back! Relive the Eras Tour as DJ Swiftie spins everyone’s favorite Taylor Swift songs and a professional laser show lights up the dance floor. READ MORE

Magik and Mythk Festival

Kissimmee
Saturday, August 16, 2025
All the fun of a renaissance festival indoors! Over 200 exhibitors, live entertainment, costumes, and more. READ MORE

UCF Football FanFest

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, August 16, 2025
UCF Athletics will host FanFest at Addition Financial Arena. This free event offers fans the chance to meet UCF football head coach Scott Frost and players from football and other fall sports teams. READ MORE

YMCA Healthy Family Day

Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, August 23, 2025
This free community event is taking place at several YMCA locations around Central Florida. Activities vary by location and include interactive activities, sneak peek into fall programs offered, workshops, and more. READ MORE

Florida Kids and Family Expo

Orlando
August 23 & 24, 2025
The Florida Kids and Family Expo is a 2-day event that brings together over 200 exhibitors including schools, entertainment, sports, businesses, organizations, and more with families that are looking for opportunities and information for Central Florida living. 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

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

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
Select days 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

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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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