Orlando, FL family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orlando

SeaWorld's holiday season with Christmas shows, lights and festive entertainment around the park.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with park admission

Select dates Nov 6 - Jan 4; check the park calendar.

Christmas at Gaylord Palms

Gaylord Palms Resort — Kissimmee · Osceola Co. · Osceola County

ICE! sculptures, snow tubing and holiday activities at Gaylord Palms.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — Sanford · Seminole Co. · Orlando

Evening walk through the zoo lit by giant handcrafted lantern displays.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Select nights, 6-10 PM; dates can sell out. Adults-only nights Dec 10 and Jan 5 are not family nights.

Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Evening light show walk through Leu Gardens; check site for nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Always Above – Full Dome

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Since the beginning of time, people have gazed upward at the night sky in fascination.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Thu Nov 12, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30.

America The Beautiful – Giant Screen Film

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

America the Beautiful is a sweeping giant screen experience celebrating the vast and varied natural worlds that define the United States and the conservation movement…

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28.

Cool Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations at the Discovery Stage!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Creative Constellations Storytime

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

It’s a bear! It’s a dipper! It’s a sky full of stars! Join us in the KidsTown Studio to learn all about rotation, orbit, and read stories all about those funny shapes…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Guided Planet Tour

Orlando Science Center — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Embark on a tour through our solar system at the Science on a Sphere, while delving into the unique characteristics of each of our planetary neighbors!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Space Flight

Flight Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Fly through the galaxy and explore stars, planets, asteroids, and everything our universe has to offer!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Superpowered Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Uncover the secrets behind some of your favorite superpowers through the antics of a super villain in training!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Morning Meadows Toddler Time

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Join us as we collaborate to create a brand-new story every day!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20.

Self-Guided Maker Activities

The Hive – Level 3 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about the science of stop motion animation and film-making, from simple flip books to full stop-motion projects.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show

DinoDigs – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1, Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6, Mon Dec 7, Tue Dec 8, Thu Dec 10, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12, Sun Dec 13.

Prehistoric Pals

DinoDigs – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Attention Explorers! Meet one of our very own life-size baby dinosaurs, Clawdia the T-Rex or Spike the Triceratops, as we walk around the Dino Digs exhibit hall to…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Orlando Under The Stars – Live Planetarium

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

What can you see when you look up into the sky at night?

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30.

Open Studio

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

You’re invited to experience all that the KidsTown Studio has to offer, with four open-ended exploration stations including open-make station, STEM discovery station,…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27.

KABOOM

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Explore the science of combustion in this explosive live show featuring colorful chemistry!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Seminole Symbols/ Seminole Patchwork Mini Maker

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Time to take a mini look into our big world!

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure – Full Dome

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from “Zhima Jie,” the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sat Nov 21, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Open Flight

Flight Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Pilot a virtual F-35b through an aerial obstacle course above Hong Kong!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Self-Guided Cosmic Experiments

Dr. Dare’s Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about space in a fluorescent black light version of DDL with our Cosmic Lab.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Powers of Pokemon

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Who’s that Pokémon?? Dive into the science behind some of your favorite Pokémon powers with live demonstrations!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

James Webb: The Story Unfolds – Live Planetarium

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Discover the furthermost reaches of the universe as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Mindboggling Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Is it magic or science? Either way, your mind is sure to be boggled in this ever-changing stage show! Recommended for ages 6+

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Horse Power 3D – Education Film 3D

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 30.

Moonbase: The Next Step – Full Dome

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Travelling the 250,000 miles and surviving the hostile and alien conditions of reduced gravity, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust, we explain the science and…

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22.