Family events in Central Florida on August 16

Everything for families in Central Florida on August 16, from official sources.

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Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026 FREE
8:00 AM · Participating retailers throughout Florida and qualifying online stores · Orlando
Take advantage of the Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday at participating retailers
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Walk $3 – $10
9:00 AM · Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge · Orlando
Explore the great outdoors with a guided walk at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
Scout Appreciation Days at WonderWorks Orlando $18
9:00 AM · WonderWorks Orlando · Orlando
WonderWorks Orlando is hosting Scout Appreciation Days, a great event for scouts and their…
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
9:00 AM · Chuck E Cheese · Orlando
Chuck E.
Sunday Family Funday at Altitude Trampoline Park Sanford $18
9:00 AM · Altitude Trampoline Park – Sanford · Orlando
Get ready to bounce at Altitude Trampoline Park Sanford's Sunday Family Funday
Homegrown Market at Hamlin (Third Sunday) FREE
9:00 AM · Hamlin Town Center · West Orange
Browse local goods and treats at the Homegrown Market at Hamlin
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
10:00 AM · Audubon Center for Birds of Prey · Orlando
Visit the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey to learn about and see various bird species
Stanley Pond Adventure Farm $15
10:00 AM · Stanley Pond Adventure Farm · Orlando
Meet and greet farm animals at Stanley Pond Adventure Farm
Crayola Experience Orlando’s Sensory Sunday general admission
10:00 AM · Crayola Experience · Orlando
Crayola Experience Orlando offers a sensory-friendly experience on Sundays
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park FREE
10:00 AM · Lake Eola · Orlando
Stock up on fresh produce and local goods at the Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park
Primrose Lanes Skating Rink $15 – $20
11:00 AM · Primrose Lanes · Orlando
Lace up your skates and enjoy a day of fun at Primrose Lanes Skating Rink
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition Opens at Orlando Science Center Included with General Admission
12:00 PM · Orlando Science Center · Orlando
Explore the wonders of science at the Orlando Science Center's new exhibition, PHENOMENA
Reflex Gymnastics Lake Nona Open Gym Ages 5 and Up
12:00 PM · Reflex Gymnastics · Orlando
Kids aged 5 and up can enjoy open gym time at Reflex Gymnastics in Lake Nona
Kaleidoscope Thornton Park’s Kids Trivia FREE
1:00 PM · Thornton Park · Orlando
Bring the kids to Thornton Park for a fun outdoor trivia event, Kaleidoscope Thornton…
Board & Brush Family Workshop Varies
1:00 PM · Board and Brush · West Orange
Get creative with the family at Board & Brush's family workshop in West Orange
Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life at Disney Springs Varies
1:30 PM · 1478 E Buena Vista Dr · Orlando
Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life at Disney Springs
Theatre at St. Luke’s presents The Prom varies
2:00 PM · St. Luke’s United Methodist Church · Orlando
Theatre at St.
Public Skating at Orlando Ice Den Saturday-Sunday Afternoons $25
2:00 PM · Orlando Ice Den · Orlando
Enjoy public skating at Orlando Ice Den on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Friendship Bracelet Making Event at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando $28
3:00 PM · JoJo’s Shake Bar – Orlando · Orlando
Make your own friendship bracelets at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando
Astro Skate’s Hip Hop Family Skate $2
5:30 PM · Astro Skate Orlando · Orlando
Get moving at Astro Skate’s Hip Hop Family Skate event
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom Varies
7:00 PM · Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom · Orlando
Join in the spooky fun at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom
Fairy Doors at Harry P. Leu Gardens $3 – $15
Check event page for times · Harry P Leu Gardens · Orlando
Explore the Fairy Doors at Harry P.