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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Celebrate Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Presidents Day weekend, and more this month—there is plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite things to do in Orlando with kids in February!
Discover amazing kid-friendly events in Orlando this February! Experience the magic at the theme parks with Epcot's International Festival of the Arts, Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras, Ninjago Weekends at LEGOLAND, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. Enjoy classic carnival fun with rides and fair treats at the Oviedo Mall Carnival, Osceola County Fair, and Eustis Georgefest. Plus, take advantage of free events like Seminole County Touch a Truck, Avalon SpringFest, Paws in the Park, and the Orlando Wetlands Festival.
And that’s just the start! We’re constantly updating our Orlando Events Calendar with even more exciting activities, so be sure to check back often.
Three Central Florida attractions are offering FREE preschool passes for Florida residents during the calendar year. Preschoolers in Orlando can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun Orlando attractions with these free preschool cards. But hurry, Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers. Read on for all the details!
At these Miami and South Florida restaurants, kids can eat for free at select times. Enjoy a great family meal without putting a dent in your wallet.
Find out what days kids eat free at IHOP; where kids can eat free today; or where kids eat free as part of an awesome rewards program in Orlando. We've rounded up Orlando restaurants where kids eat free and sorted them by every day of the week. And who doesn't want to save money on tasty, FREE food?!
This list is accurate as of publish date, but call ahead to verify that specials are current as individual locations. Also, many Orlando restaurants require the purchase of an adult entree with a kid's free meal. Find more free and budget-friendly fun with our Orlando Kids Free Things to Do Guide!
Orlando boasts an array of FREE things to do that won't dent your wallet. Though the city is most known for its pricey attractions and theme parks, we've compiled a comprehensive list of 100 free things to do with kids in Central Florida.
Included in this list of free things in Orlando are playgrounds, museums, outdoor adventures, theme park bargains, and more. Whatever your interest, know that we at Mommy Poppins will keep you up to date on the best family happenings in Central Florida.
Strawberry picking in Orlando happens December through March! Spending a day at the strawberry farm is a great activity for winter fun and gives families an outlet to connect with nature while making sweet memories. We have compiled a list of u-pick farms that offer strawberry picking in Orlando, as well as some tips to make the most of your outdoor trip.
From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and beyond, January is packed with free activities for Orlando kids. Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Orlando with kids this month!
Our wallets are in need of a breather for January after the great spending sprees of December. Here are fun, FREE events in Orlando this January to enjoy memorable experiences without straining your budget. These awesome, free activities in January 2025 include Three Kings Day in Osceola, Cops 'N Cars for Kids in Oviedo, Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe in Sanford, and more. MLK parades and events are taking place in Downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, Eatonville, Winter Park, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. And that's just the beginning!
These are just some of our favorite things to do in January for Orlando kids—we're adding more events to our Orlando Events Calendar every day.
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