Family Discounts in Central Florida
Verified family discounts across Central Florida: this season's offers plus year-round savings, each checked against its official source. Expired offers are dropped automatically; always confirm details on the source link before you go.
🎒 Seasonal Spotlight: Back to School
Rotates with the season: fall picks land in September.
Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
No sales tax on clothing, footwear, wallets, and bags priced $100 or less per item; school supplies $50 or less per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30 or less; and personal computers and certain computer-related accessories $1,500 or less (noncommercial home or personal use), Monday July 20 through Thursday August 20, 2026
Now an annual holiday under Section 27, Chapter 2026-239, Laws of Florida (TIP 26A01-11, issued 07/01/2026). Applies at all Florida retailers with no dealer opt-out. Does NOT apply to rentals or repairs, or to purchases made inside a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport. School supplies covered include pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, binders, lunch boxes, markers, scissors, rulers, and calculators; learning aids include flashcards, puzzle books, and toys that teach reading or math; computers category includes laptops, tablets, e-readers, keyboards, mice, monitors, routers, and nonrecreational software.
Verified 2026-07-21Source
SeaWorld Orlando: Free Florida Teacher Card
Free unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through September 3, 2026, with no blockout dates, for all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers with a valid Department of Education (DOE) number
Pre-register online with ID.me verification (registration is not available at the park); card arrives as an eVoucher by email. Does not include free parking, guest tickets, or in-park discounts. Private school teachers can verify at the front gate with a letter from their principal on official letterhead, a Florida photo ID, and a pay stub.
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Crayola Experience Orlando: Free Teacher Annual Pass
Free annual pass for certified PreK through 12th grade teachers: unlimited visits for one year with no blackout dates, plus 20% off on-site food and merchandise and 20% off tickets for family and friends
Present a current teaching certificate plus photo ID at the admissions counter; a school badge alone is not valid unless it specifically notes Teacher. U.S. residents only. Not valid on previous purchases or with other offers; excludes complimentary bring-a-friend tickets.
8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Orlando Science Center: Florida educators get in free
Free general admission, or 15% off an annual membership, for active Florida educators
Present a school ID with photo, a teaching certificate, or a recent pay stub at the box office.
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Michaels teacher discount
15% off entire purchase, including sale items, for verified teachers, online and in store
Complete the free educator verification through a Michaels Rewards account, then give your phone number or email or scan your Rewards barcode at checkout. Exclusions apply. Michaels also lists 15% off for military and 10% off for seniors 55+ through the same Rewards verification.
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Mens Closet Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, hair braiding, and personal hygiene items for children, Sunday August 2, 2026, 11am-2pm, first come first served while supplies last
Hosted by Men's Closet with MC Community Care, Mandell Law, and HOS. Open to the public; limit one backpack per child and children must be present with a parent or guardian. Also features family resources, workshops, face painting, food, music, vendors, and a gaming truck.
5510 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Mount Hermon Backpack and Supply Giveaway
Free backpacks and school supplies, Saturday August 1, 2026, 11am-3pm, while supplies last
Community giveaway at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church to get students ready for the new school year. No formal registration requirement listed; free Eventbrite ticket available.
524 Campanella Ave, Orlando, FL 32811
Verified 2026-07-21Source
A Gift For Teaching: donate tax-free school supplies
Give-back opportunity: while shopping the July 20 to August 20, 2026 sales tax holiday, pick up extra school supplies to donate to A Gift For Teaching for Central Florida teachers and students
A Gift For Teaching is an Orlando nonprofit that provides free school supplies to local teachers and students. Its tax-holiday page asks shoppers to buy extra supplies during the tax-free window and donate them; see agiftforteaching.org for donation details and drop-off options. This is a donation drive, not a consumer discount.
Verified 2026-07-21Source
🎁 School Supply Giveaways near you
Live from the events calendar: backpack and school-supply giveaways over the next two weeks.
🏷️ Always-on Family Savings
Kids Bowl Free
Registered kids get 2 free games of bowling each day of the program, all summer long, at participating centers
Free registration at kidsbowlfree.com: pick a participating center and register your children. Participating Central Florida centers on the Florida list include Aloma Bowl (Winter Park), Boardwalk Bowl (Orlando), Orange Bowl Lanes (Kissimmee), Airport Lanes (Sanford), Winter Garden Bowl, Main Event Orlando, Sunshine Bowling Lanes (DeLand), Game Time (Daytona), Maple Lanes (Lakeland), and Shore Lanes (Palm Bay and Merritt Island). Age limits and program end dates vary by center; shoe rental is typically extra, so check your center's listing.
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Kids Skate Free at Semoran Skateway
Two free roller skating passes per child per week for kids 12 and under; skate rental is $3 extra. Passes valid for the Tuesday 6:30pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-12pm sessions
Register at kidsskatefree.com and redeem passes through the MyHownd app; the program site lists a $5.99 per child annual membership fee. Passes are valid for one week, cannot be used for group rates or birthday parties, and cannot be combined with other offers. The rink also offers a $3 learn-to-skate class.
2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707
Verified 2026-07-21Source
SeaWorld Orlando Fun Card
Pay for a day, visit the rest of 2026: Fun Card is valid for unlimited visits through December 31, 2026. At research time the page listed Fun Card sale pricing at $99.99 (SeaWorld regular price $147.99)
Blockout dates listed at research time: SeaWorld August 29, October 17, October 24, and December 22, 24, 25, 26. Does not include separately ticketed special events, parking, or food and merchandise discounts. Valid for residents of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be combined with other discounts. An Aquatica combo version was also offered.
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Orlando Science Center: Science For All ($5 admission with EBT or WIC)
$5 admission per person for up to six people with a valid EBT or WIC card and matching state photo ID
Orlando Science Center's everyday access program; purchase at the box office. The center also lists reduced walk-in rates for military and first responders (Youth $23, Teen $27, Adult $29, Senior $27) with valid ID.
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Central Florida Zoo everyday discounts
$4 daytime general admission with a SNAP EBT or Florida WIC card (up to 6 people per card); 20% off for teachers and for military and veterans; 10% off for first responders, healthcare workers, and college students
Bring the matching ID for your discount (EBT/WIC card, school or teacher ID, military ID or DD214, first responder or hospital ID, or student ID). Discounts apply to daytime general admission only, must be purchased at the Zoo's admission window, and cannot be combined with other offers. AZA reciprocal members get 50% off.
3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Brevard Zoo discounts
50% off general Zoo admission with a Florida SNAP EBT or WIC card, for yourself and up to six dependents under age 18; $5 off onsite admission for current military and veterans
EBT/WIC discount is for Florida residents and must be purchased in person. AZA reciprocal members get 50% off general admission with their member card. A good Space Coast day trip pairing with Kennedy Space Center for East Orlando families.
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Bank of America Museums on Us (Orlando museums)
Free general admission on the first full weekend of every month for Bank of America and Merrill cardholders at participating museums
Orlando-area participants on the official list: Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Orange County Regional History Center, and the Mennello Museum of American Art (plus the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach and The Museum of Art - DeLand). Per the Orlando Museum of Art's program page: admission is for the cardholder only (not family members), bring the card plus a photo ID, and special exhibitions or separately ticketed events are excluded.
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Verified 2026-07-21Source
Target Circle 360: teacher and college student rate
Verified teachers and college students pay $49/year for an annual Target Circle 360 membership (regular price $99/year), over 50% off
Described by Target corporate as a year-round educator benefit alongside seasonal teacher offers. Verify educator or student status through the free Target Circle program. Circle 360 includes free fast shipping, same-day delivery, monthly freebies, and early sale access.
Verified 2026-07-21Source
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