Free Things to Do with Kids
Every free family event in Central Florida over the next two weeks, straight from official sources.
Wednesday, August 26
8:00 AMKids Get in Free at Central Florida ZooKids get in free at the Central Florida ZooDailyCentral Florida Zoo9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ BusVisit the R.I.S.E.West Osceola Library9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read)Join R.I.S.E.West Osceola Library9:30 AMMother Goose on the Loose - WestMother Goose on the Loose - West is a fun, free event for young children at West BranchWest Branch9:30 AMToddler Time - NorthwestToddler Time - Northwest at Northwest Branch is a great way to engage your toddler in…Northwest Branch10:00 AMStory Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5)Join Story Time at Tavares Public Library, designed for ages 0-5, and enjoy a fun morning…Tavares Public Library10:00 AMFlex Your Fingers: Fine Motor Skills WorkshopHelp your little ones develop fine motor skills at the Flex Your Fingers workshop at Hart…Hart Memorial Central Library10:00 AMRhythm, Rhyme, & StorytimeEnjoy Rhythm, Rhyme, & Storytime at St.St. Cloud Library10:00 AMRhythm, Rhyme, & StorytimeJoin Rhythm, Rhyme, & Storytime at Buenaventura Lakes Library for a morning of stories and…Buenaventura Lakes Library10:00 AMPreschool Storytime - CentralPreschool Storytime - Central at Central Branch is a perfect event for preschoolers to…Central Branch10:00 AMMindful Start Family YogaPractice yoga together as a family at the Mindful Start Family Yoga session at West Oaks…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center10:00 AMOrange County Library Mindful Start Yoga at West Oaks BranchJoin the Orange County Library for a free Mindful Start Yoga session at the West Oaks…West Oaks Library10:15 AMPreschool TalesPreschool Tales is a fun storytime event at the Southeast Branch, where kids can enjoy…Southeast Branch10:15 AMSing Along with Mr. RichardSing Along with Mr.Daily through Aug 27Colonial Barnes & Noble10:15 AMPreschool TalesThe North Orange Branch hosts Preschool Tales, a storytime event featuring interactive…North Orange Branch10:30 AMFamily Fun: Storytime CraftThe North Orange Branch hosts Family Fun: Storytime Craft, an event where kids can enjoy…North Orange Branch10:30 AMToddler Play & Connect: Move & PlayToddler Play & Connect: Move & Play at the Alafaya Branch is a fun event where toddlers…Alafaya Branch10:30 AMDevice AdviceThe Fairview Shores Branch hosts Device Advice, a free community event where you can get…Daily through Aug 27Fairview Shores Branch10:30 AMLEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great AdventuresThe Orlando Public Library hosts LEGO Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures, an…Orlando Public Library10:30 AMMaitland Library Toddler TalesThe Maitland Library hosts Toddler Tales, a free storytime event featuring interactive…Maitland Library10:30 AMPreschool Artists: Primary ColorsExplore primary colors with the Preschool Artists at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library10:30 AMBaby Storytime: Community HelpersBaby Storytime at Fairview Shores Branch focuses on community helpersFairview Shores Branch10:30 AMFlex Your FingersGet moving with Flex Your Fingers at Poinciana LibraryPoinciana Library10:30 AMPreschool Stories & StretchesPreschool Stories & Stretches combines literacy and movement at Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch10:30 AMFamily Storytime @ Waterleigh Community ClubhouseGather for Family Storytime at Horizon West - Waterleigh Community ClubhouseHorizon West - Waterleigh Community Clubhouse10:45 AMToddler TalesToddler Tales comes to Southeast Branch for interactive storytellingSoutheast Branch10:45 AMToddler TalesNorth Orange Branch hosts Toddler Tales for young learnersNorth Orange Branch11:00 AMOrange County Library Storytimes at Chickasaw LibraryChickasaw Library offers free storytimes for kidsChickasaw Library11:00 AMPreschool Storytime: We are KindPreschool Storytime at Chickasaw Branch promotes kindnessChickasaw Branch11:00 AMToddler Play & ConnectToddler Play & Connect at Southwest Branch encourages socializationSouthwest Branch11:00 AMPreschool Playdate at St. Cloud LibraryJoin the St.St. Cloud Library11:00 AMBaby & MeBuenaventura Lakes Library hosts Baby & Me, a storytime event for little onesBuenaventura Lakes Library11:00 AMPreschool PlaydateThe St.St. Cloud Library11:00 AMFamily Play & ConnectThe Winter Garden Branch library offers Family Play & Connect, a free event for families…Winter Garden Branch11:00 AMCookies & Milk with a CopEnjoy Cookies & Milk with a Cop at the West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center, a unique…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center11:15 AMFamily Play & ConnectThe Southeast Branch library hosts Family Play & Connect, a free event for families to…Southeast Branch11:15 AMBaby TalesBaby Tales at the Southeast Branch is a storytime event designed for babies and their…Southeast Branch11:15 AMBaby TalesThe North Orange Branch library presents Baby Tales, a storytime for babies and their…North Orange Branch12:00 PMLunch & Learn: Healthy Kids - A Parent's GuideA free parent workshop at the Florida Blue Center covering practical tips for keeping kids…Florida Blue Center - Orlando West Lakes
12:00 PMLunch & Learn: Healthy Kids - A Parent's GuideLearn how to keep your kids healthy at the Lunch & Learn: Healthy Kids - A Parent's Guide…Florida Blue Center - Orlando1:00 PMHomeschool Junior: Pop ArtOrlando Public Library hosts Homeschool Junior: Pop Art.Orlando Public Library2:00 PMKids Eat Free at Metro DinerKids eat free at Metro Diner with a qualifying purchase.City of Casselberry, FL2:00 PMTeen Art Adventures: Pipe Cleaner PetsCreate pipe cleaner pets at the Windermere Branch's Teen Art Adventures eventWindermere Branch2:30 PMDesign Characters using TynkerLearn to design characters using Tynker at the Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch2:30 PMChess Basics with lichess.orgLearn the basics of chess with lichess.org at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library2:30 PMGamers ClubJoin the Gamers Club at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library2:30 PMExplore with Google EarthExplore the world with Google Earth at the Eatonville BranchEatonville Branch3:00 PMLibrary Explorers - EastThe Library Explorers - East event at the East Branch is a free community event with…East Branch3:00 PMMinute to Win It (for Teens 13+) - NorthwestTeens aged 13+ can participate in the Minute to Win It challenge at the Northwest Branch…Northwest Branch3:00 PMTeen VolunteeringTeens can volunteer at the Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch3:30 PMLet's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Adventure Begins Board GamePlay Dungeons & Dragons at the South Trail BranchSouth Trail Branch3:30 PMLEGO® ClubJoin the LEGO Club at Fairview Shores Branch for a fun indoor play sessionFairview Shores Branch3:30 PMLibrary Explorers - WestExplore and learn at the Library Explorers - West event at West BranchWest Branch4:00 PMCrochet in the Round (*Ages 6-12)Kids aged 6-12 can learn to crochet in the round at North Orange BranchNorth Orange Branch4:00 PMMasterpiece Junior: Imaginative ArtUnleash creativity with Masterpiece Junior: Imaginative Art at Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch4:00 PMLEGO® ClubSouthwest Branch hosts a LEGO Club for kids to build and playSouthwest Branch4:00 PMChess Club - EastJoin the Chess Club - East at East Branch and improve your chess skillsEast Branch4:00 PMChess Club - NorthCheck out the Chess Club - North at North Branch for some friendly competitionNorth Branch4:00 PMTouch a Fire TruckGet up close with fire trucks at the Touch a Fire Truck event at West Oaks Branch and…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center4:30 PMCuisine Corner Junior: PB&J Ice Cream SandwichesMake your own PB&J ice cream sandwiches at Cuisine Corner Junior at Hiawassee BranchHiawassee Branch4:30 PMPapyrus: The Plant That Powered Ancient EgyptDiscover the importance of papyrus in ancient Egypt at South Creek BranchSouth Creek Branch4:30 PMLEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & EngineeringFairview Shores Branch offers LEGO Education Spike Prime for science and engineering funDaily through Aug 27Fairview Shores Branch
4:30 PMPop-Up Library at Avalon Park MarketplaceAvalon Park Marketplace hosts a free Pop-Up Library.Avalon Park Marketplace4:30 PMCuriosity ClubJoin the Curiosity Club at Hart Memorial Central Library for a fun and interactive…Hart Memorial Central Library4:30 PMNEX Level GamingGet your game on at NEX Level Gaming, a free event at Buenaventura Lakes LibraryBuenaventura Lakes Library4:30 PMStonehenge SweetsIndulge in sweet treats and fun at Stonehenge Sweets, a free event at Poinciana LibraryPoinciana Library4:30 PMLEGO SPIKE Coding ClubUnleash your creativity with LEGO SPIKE Coding Club at West Osceola LibraryWest Osceola Library4:30 PMFamily Fun: ChessGather the family for a fun game of chess at Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch5:00 PMCode with ScratchJrIntroduce your little ones to coding with Code with ScratchJr at Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library5:00 PMSprings in Motion at Disney SpringsBeat the heat at Springs in Motion, a splash water event at Disney SpringsDisney Springs5:00 PMSTEAMworksExplore the world of STEAM with STEAMworks, a free event at St.St. Cloud Library5:00 PMRobotics Open Lab HoursTinker and innovate at Robotics Open Lab Hours, a free event at Hart Memorial Central…Daily through Aug 27Hart Memorial Central Library5:15 PMLet's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Create Your CharacterGet ready for adventure at the South Trail Branch's Dungeons & Dragons character creation…South Trail Branch5:30 PMCelebration Chess ClubJoin the Celebration Chess Club at the West Osceola Library for a fun and strategic gameWest Osceola Library
6:00 PMNational Night Out 2026 Vendor DayMeet your community at the National Night Out 2026 Vendor Day, free for participating…Orange County Sheriff’s Office – Central Operations
12:00 PMLunch & Learn: Healthy Kids - A Parent's GuideLearn how to keep your kids healthy at the Lunch & Learn: Healthy Kids - A Parent's Guide…Florida Blue Center - Orlando1:00 PMHomeschool Junior: Pop ArtOrlando Public Library hosts Homeschool Junior: Pop Art.Orlando Public Library2:00 PMKids Eat Free at Metro DinerKids eat free at Metro Diner with a qualifying purchase.City of Casselberry, FL2:00 PMTeen Art Adventures: Pipe Cleaner PetsCreate pipe cleaner pets at the Windermere Branch's Teen Art Adventures eventWindermere Branch2:30 PMDesign Characters using TynkerLearn to design characters using Tynker at the Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch2:30 PMChess Basics with lichess.orgLearn the basics of chess with lichess.org at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library2:30 PMGamers ClubJoin the Gamers Club at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library2:30 PMExplore with Google EarthExplore the world with Google Earth at the Eatonville BranchEatonville Branch3:00 PMLibrary Explorers - EastThe Library Explorers - East event at the East Branch is a free community event with…East Branch3:00 PMMinute to Win It (for Teens 13+) - NorthwestTeens aged 13+ can participate in the Minute to Win It challenge at the Northwest Branch…Northwest Branch3:00 PMTeen VolunteeringTeens can volunteer at the Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch3:30 PMLet's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Adventure Begins Board GamePlay Dungeons & Dragons at the South Trail BranchSouth Trail Branch3:30 PMLEGO® ClubJoin the LEGO Club at Fairview Shores Branch for a fun indoor play sessionFairview Shores Branch3:30 PMLibrary Explorers - WestExplore and learn at the Library Explorers - West event at West BranchWest Branch4:00 PMCrochet in the Round (*Ages 6-12)Kids aged 6-12 can learn to crochet in the round at North Orange BranchNorth Orange Branch4:00 PMMasterpiece Junior: Imaginative ArtUnleash creativity with Masterpiece Junior: Imaginative Art at Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch4:00 PMLEGO® ClubSouthwest Branch hosts a LEGO Club for kids to build and playSouthwest Branch4:00 PMChess Club - EastJoin the Chess Club - East at East Branch and improve your chess skillsEast Branch4:00 PMChess Club - NorthCheck out the Chess Club - North at North Branch for some friendly competitionNorth Branch4:00 PMTouch a Fire TruckGet up close with fire trucks at the Touch a Fire Truck event at West Oaks Branch and…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center4:30 PMCuisine Corner Junior: PB&J Ice Cream SandwichesMake your own PB&J ice cream sandwiches at Cuisine Corner Junior at Hiawassee BranchHiawassee Branch4:30 PMPapyrus: The Plant That Powered Ancient EgyptDiscover the importance of papyrus in ancient Egypt at South Creek BranchSouth Creek Branch4:30 PMLEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & EngineeringFairview Shores Branch offers LEGO Education Spike Prime for science and engineering funDaily through Aug 27Fairview Shores Branch4:30 PMPop-Up Library at Avalon Park MarketplaceAvalon Park Marketplace hosts a free Pop-Up Library.Avalon Park Marketplace4:30 PMCuriosity ClubJoin the Curiosity Club at Hart Memorial Central Library for a fun and interactive…Hart Memorial Central Library4:30 PMNEX Level GamingGet your game on at NEX Level Gaming, a free event at Buenaventura Lakes LibraryBuenaventura Lakes Library4:30 PMStonehenge SweetsIndulge in sweet treats and fun at Stonehenge Sweets, a free event at Poinciana LibraryPoinciana Library4:30 PMLEGO SPIKE Coding ClubUnleash your creativity with LEGO SPIKE Coding Club at West Osceola LibraryWest Osceola Library4:30 PMFamily Fun: ChessGather the family for a fun game of chess at Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden Branch5:00 PMCode with ScratchJrIntroduce your little ones to coding with Code with ScratchJr at Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library5:00 PMSprings in Motion at Disney SpringsBeat the heat at Springs in Motion, a splash water event at Disney SpringsDisney Springs5:00 PMSTEAMworksExplore the world of STEAM with STEAMworks, a free event at St.St. Cloud Library5:00 PMRobotics Open Lab HoursTinker and innovate at Robotics Open Lab Hours, a free event at Hart Memorial Central…Daily through Aug 27Hart Memorial Central Library5:15 PMLet's Play Dungeons & Dragons - Create Your CharacterGet ready for adventure at the South Trail Branch's Dungeons & Dragons character creation…South Trail Branch5:30 PMCelebration Chess ClubJoin the Celebration Chess Club at the West Osceola Library for a fun and strategic gameWest Osceola Library6:00 PMNational Night Out 2026 Vendor DayMeet your community at the National Night Out 2026 Vendor Day, free for participating…Orange County Sheriff’s Office – Central OperationsThursday, August 27
8:00 AMFREE Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens Sponsored by WawaEnjoy free summer fun days at Bok Tower Gardens, sponsored by WawaDailyBok Tower Gardens9:15 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ BusThe R.I.S.E.St. Cloud Library9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read)R.I.S.E.St. Cloud Library9:30 AMPreschool Storytime - NorthwestBring your little ones to Preschool Storytime at Northwest Branch for a fun morning of…Northwest Branch9:30 AMToddler Time - EastToddler Time at East Branch is a great way to engage your tiny tots with interactive play…East Branch10:00 AMStorytime CraftsJoin Storytime Crafts at the Southwest Branch for a fun and creative sessionSouthwest Branch10:00 AMA.I. for Seniors and BeginnersLearn about A.I.Hart Memorial Central Library10:00 AMFlex Your Fingers: Fine Motor Skills WorkshopImprove fine motor skills at the Flex Your Fingers workshop at West Osceola LibraryWest Osceola Library10:00 AMShelby Cox Memorial ParkExplore the Shelby Cox Memorial Park with the Osceola Library LinkOsceola Library Link (OLLie)10:00 AMMother Goose on the Loose - CentralEnjoy a lively session of Mother Goose on the Loose at Central Branch, perfect for young…Central Branch10:15 AMOpen Lab: Conceptos Básicos de Edición en Microsoft WordLearn Conceptos Básicos de Edición en Microsoft Word at the Southeast BranchSoutheast Branch10:15 AMBaby to Five TalesEnjoy Baby to Five Tales at the Eatonville BranchEatonville Branch10:15 AMPreschool TalesJoin Preschool Tales at the Windermere Branch for a fun storytime experienceWindermere Branch10:30 AMToddler Sensory PlaytimeExplore sensory play at the Southeast Branch's Toddler Sensory PlaytimeSoutheast Branch10:30 AMDesign Graphics Using PhotoshopLearn Design Graphics Using Photoshop at the Orlando Public LibraryOrlando Public Library10:30 AMBaby Babbles at Maitland LibraryBaby Babbles at Maitland Library is a free storytime for little onesMaitland Library10:30 AMPreschool Artists: Primary ColorsPreschool Artists: Primary Colors is a storytime event at the North Orange BranchNorth Orange Branch10:30 AMPreschool TalesThe Southwest Branch hosts Preschool Tales, a fun storytime for young childrenSouthwest Branch10:30 AMToddler StorytimeToddler Storytime at the Winter Garden Branch is a great way to encourage a love of…Winter Garden Branch10:45 AMToddler TalesToddler Tales at the Windermere Branch is a storytime event for toddlersWindermere Branch11:00 AMMindful Play Learning: Yoga for PreschoolersIntroduce your preschooler to yoga with Mindful Play Learning at Chickasaw BranchChickasaw Branch11:00 AMPreschool Chef: Campfire AdventuresJoin Preschool Chef: Campfire Adventures at Alafaya Branch for a fun storytime experienceAlafaya Branch11:00 AMToddler TalesToddler Tales at Southwest Branch is a great way to engage your little one in storytellingSouthwest Branch11:00 AMPreschool StorytimePreschool Storytime at Fairview Shores Branch is a great way to foster a love of readingFairview Shores Branch11:00 AMToddler Play & ConnectToddler Play & Connect at Winter Garden Branch offers a fun space for toddlers to…Winter Garden Branch11:00 AMArtsy Toddler: In the GardenGet creative with Artsy Toddler: In the Garden at West Oaks Branch and Genealogy CenterWest Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center11:15 AMPreschool Express at Winter Park LibraryCatch Preschool Express at Winter Park Library for an engaging storytime sessionWinter Park Library11:15 AMBaby TalesBaby Tales at Windermere Branch is a sweet storytime experience for babiesWindermere Branch11:30 AMCode with SpriteBoxLearn coding skills with Code with SpriteBox at Eatonville BranchEatonville Branch11:30 AMBaby TalesIntroduce your little ones to the world of books at the Baby Tales storytime sessionSouthwest Branch11:35 AMBaby Play & ConnectConnect with other parents and let your babies play at the Baby Play & Connect sessionWindermere Branch1:00 PMHomeschool JuniorHomeschool Junior event at Windermere Branch, a free community event for homeschoolersWindermere Branch2:00 PMHomeschool Junior: History of Mister RogersLearn about the history of Mister Rogers at the Homeschool Junior event at Alafaya Branch…Alafaya Branch3:30 PMCrafternoon: In the GardenJoin the Crafternoon: In the Garden event at West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center, a free…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center3:30 PMLogical Quest with the ZoombinisSolve puzzles with Logical Quest with the Zoombinis at Winter Garden Branch, a free…Winter Garden Branch3:30 PMEcoBrick Foundation CollectionParticipate in the EcoBrick Foundation Collection at West Oaks Branch and Genealogy…West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center4:00 PMMakeCode Arcade: Sound & MusicLearn to code with MakeCode Arcade: Sound & Music at Orlando Public Library, a free arts…Orlando Public Library4:00 PMFiber Arts Junior: Cross Stitch KeychainLearn cross stitch and create a keychain at the Fiber Arts Junior event at Orlando Public…Orlando Public Library4:00 PMEmpowerment & Wellness Session for TeensEmpowerment & Wellness Session for Teens is being held at Alafaya BranchAlafaya Branch4:00 PMCode with the FoosCode with the Foos at Orlando Public Library and learn coding skillsOrlando Public Library4:00 PMCode with SpriteBoxCode with SpriteBox at Alafaya Branch and develop coding skillsAlafaya Branch4:00 PMFree Community Event For Kids! Meet Pete the Panda and FriendsMeet Pete the Panda and friends at a free community event for kids at 1515 Michigan Ave in…1515 Michigan Ave4:30 PMHue Knew: A Color MysterySolve the color mystery at Hue Knew: A Color Mystery event at South Trail BranchSouth Trail Branch4:30 PMSensory PlaydateJoin a Sensory Playdate at Poinciana Library for a fun and interactive experiencePoinciana Library5:00 PMFamily Fun: ChessGather at North Orange Branch for Family Fun: Chess and enjoy a game or two togetherNorth Orange Branch5:30 PMPokémon ClubJoin the Pokémon Club at Hart Memorial Central Library for a fun and free community eventHart Memorial Central Library6:30 PMPajama Time at Winter Park LibraryPut on your PJs and head to Winter Park Library for a cozy Pajama Time storytime sessionWinter Park Library
Friday, August 28
9:00 AMWindermere Farmers Market at Town Square ParkVisit the Windermere Farmers Market at Town Square Park for a fun day of shopping and…Town Square Park Windermere9:30 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ BusThe R.I.S.E.Hart Memorial Central Library10:00 AMR.I.S.E. Up Osceola (formerly Learn 2 Read)The R.I.S.E.Hart Memorial Central Library10:15 AMLEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great AdventuresIntroduce your kids to STEM concepts with the LEGO Education Spike Essentials: Great…Southeast Branch10:15 AMPreschool TalesPreschool Tales at the Alafaya Branch is a fun storytime session for young childrenAlafaya Branch