Family-friendly places to explore in Central Florida beyond the theme parks. As a local mom of four boys, I’m sharing our favorite spots—from parks and lakes to charming downtowns and fun weekend adventures that locals love. Perfect for families look...
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A great place to hang out during the day with a playground, bar, food trucks, and animals. Ride the big wheel bus for a fun adventure. They have seasonal activities such as Easter Bunny, Santa, Pumpkin patch.
Showcase of Citrus
Free to get in unless there is an event happening. Live music and a large lawn for a picnic and enjoying a glass of wine. Bring a soccer ball or football for the kids to play.
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
A small blueberry farm that has seasonal
Activities and live music.
Lake Catherine Blueberries - Home
Great place for you pick flowers and seasonal fruits & veggies. They have rides, and other kids activities. Seasonal festivals.
Southern Hill Farms
A nice day trip to play by the lake or horse back ride. They also have campsites for tent and RVs.
Lake Louisa State Park
A fun farm that has a lot of activities for kids to do plus a cute store with local items. On some weekends they have trunk and antique sales.
Brown & Brown Farms and Country Store
Outdoor and indoor venue with a driving range and put put. Great place to hang out at the outdoor bar and enjoy the food, drinks and range. Kids enjoy the outdoor activities
The View at Clermont National
A great place to go for a day trip to explore outdoors or the children’s interactive museum.
Bonnet Springs Park
A fun day on the farm with playgrounds, tractor rides, petting zoo, you pick seasons, food, drinks & festivals
Amber Brooke Farms | Family Farm Fun in Central Florida
Small cute zoo, feed the giraffe and end the hot day in the splash pad
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Spend the day with gators! They have a fun show to watch, gators everywhere, a train and so much more to learn about the animals you find in central Florida
Gatorland
A fun small aquarium to venture through. Grab the map and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize at the end.
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park - Official Site
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a fun, immersive experience that combines a live jousting show with a themed dinner. The action-packed performances and interactive atmosphere keep you entertained the whole time. It’s a great option for a un...
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Dinner & Tournament
A fun interactive museum for children of all ages! Great place to go on a rainy or hot Florida day.
Orlando Science Center
Beautiful garden to explore. Love it when they have their large plant festivals.
Home Leu Gardens
Lots of restaurants, rides and attractions to explore!
