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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From St. Patrick's Day and Purim to spring break, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Orlando!
March kicks off spring fair season in Central Florida, with both the Central Florida Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival taking place this month. Mark your calendars for a variety of outdoor festivals, including the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Mount Dora Spring Festival, Pig on the Pond in Clermont, the Kissimmee Kowtown Festival, and more. The theme parks are also buzzing with exciting events like Universal's Mardi Gras, Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. Plus, get ready for spring break with our fun-filled Orlando Spring Break Guide!
Summer will be here before we know it, and that means its time to start looking at Orlando summer camp options for the kids! We've rounded up budget-friendly summer camps in Orlando and Central Florida (for the purpose of this article, we've capped the camp cost at $200 per week or less). There are so many fun summer camps near Orlando, so don't let hefty costs get in the way of a memorable summer camp experience for kids!
Searching for Orlando spring break activities to keep the kids entertained outside the home? We've got you covered with our top spring break activities for Orlando kids. Just remember that Central Florida school districts have differing spring break schedules for 2025— Lake County observes March 10-14 and Osceola County, Orange County, and Seminole County observes March 17-21. Explore our Orlando events calendar for even more happening sduring those weeks!
Overnight summer camps provide a great opportunity for kids to gain independence in a safe environment. Florida has a host of great overnight camps, stretching from the Panhandle to the Keys! These sleepaway camps offer activities like archery, kayaking, performing arts, horseback riding, rock climbing, marine science, aviation, and so much more. And many of these overnight summer camps offer mini-stays (2-3 nights) for new and nervous campers, as well as entire summer-long programs for seasoned campers! Kids as young as 6 and up to age 17 can find the perfect Florida overnight camp!
We've rounded up some of the top overnight camps in Florida. To find more Florida summer camps, visit our Orlando Summer Camp Guide —it's packed with the best Central Florida camp info to make the most of your summer vacation.
There are tons of great playgrounds in Orlando and surrounding towns for families to explore. On nice days, one of our favorite activities is "park hopping"—visiting as many different playgrounds as we can in a single day. We’ve put together a list of some of the best playgrounds, from Lake County to Osceola County and everywhere in between. These playgrounds are great for local families, visitors needing a break from theme parks, and even birthday parties. These Orlando parks offer cool ammenities that include fishing piers, drone zones, disc golf, roller hockey rinks, splash pads, and much more!
And if you're looking for more ideas for local family fun, check out our roundup of the Best Boardwalk Trails in Orlando and our list of 100 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme Parks.
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