The best family-friendly activities in Orlando for parents and kids (Updated January 2026)

Dive into the ultimate marine adventure at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, where you can come face-to-fin with sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and more! Explore Florida’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel, touch friendly starfish and anemones, and join an exclusive Behind the Scenes tour to feed a school of tangs. Located on International Drive at ICON Park, SEA LIFE Orlando offers immersive

Explore the natural side of Florida and experience its peaceful beauty on an adventure through the Florida Everglades. This ultimate Florida experience includes a 30-minute or 1-hour airboat tour, admission to the Wildlife Park and demonstrations. Upgrade to the half-day package to include a barbeque lunch and an photo with an alligator!

Museum of Illusions is an impressive destination where illusions can be optical, photographic or interactive: Optical: bewildering images that play tricks on you, confusing your eyes and brain. These visual illusions are just a reminder that our senses are imperfect and our perception of the world is often distorted. Photographic: illusions that can confuse your mind and create false perception

The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show, located inside WonderWorks Orlando, combines a mixture of high-energy improv with spectacular magic and audience participation to thoroughly entertain all ages. Guests will be served unlimited hand- tossed pizza, salad, beer, wine, soft drinks, and dessert. Shows are presented at 6 PM nightly, with additional shows on weekends. This show is absolutely incredible- truly

Redesigned in 2012, Titanic The Artifact Exhibition immerses guests in the story of Titanic as never experienced before. Titanic The Artifact Exhibition exclusively features 17 galleries and more than 350 authentic artifacts and historical memorabilia. Costumed actors portraying actual passengers are available to answer questions and point out interesting facts throughout the exhibition.

Welcome to our enchanted 32-acre park, where adventure awaits. Explore lighted brick pathways that wind along a beautiful lake, surrounded by nature's wonders. Get up-close with Florida's favorite reptiles on an airboat adventure or at the alligator viewing area. Immerse yourself in the beauty of native butterflies, wildlife, and plants in Lily's Butterfly Garden. Don’t forget to save room for

Airboat rides near Orlando, get ready—your ultimate adventure starts here! Climb aboard our smaller airboats (8-10 passengers) for a thrilling 90-minute journey deep into the breathtaking in the northern part of the Florida Everglades located right here in Kissimmee, Florida. Feel the excitement as you skim across wide-open marshlands with no crowds, no long lines, just pure adrenaline and stunning

Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rock Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the

Guests will get to experience a tour unlike anything before in the country side of Florida! If you're tired of the busy theme parks and the crowded line, here is your chance to experience the quiet side of Orlando area. The tour will traverse through mud, dirt, sand, water, and all sorts of outdoor environments! Two confirmed guests will be

Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Our Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Micro Batch

We provide thrilling wildlife encounters in the crystal clear waters of the Florida Springs. Our guides will take you to meet manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, and much more wildlife as you leisurely paddle through the pristine waters. Our guides will also point out hidden relics along with river and teach you all about the local history of the area.

Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rainbow Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the

Step into the spotlight at Madame Tussauds Orlando, the world’s greatest wax museum on International Drive at ICON Park. Strike a pose with Justice League™ superheroes, shoot hoops with Shaq, party with Pitbull, and rub shoulders with stars like Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya. Make your visit unforgettable by booking a combo ticket with The Orlando Eye and SEA

Witness the aquatic wonders of manatees alongside turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasional sightings of playful monkeys and otters amid the lush landscapes of Silver Springs. Silver Springs State Park is consistently voted the #1 place to paddle in Florida, the largest State Park in Florida, the largest Spring in the world, and located in the Ocala Forest. Our friendly,

Americanghostadventures.com -This 2-hour walking tour will take you through historic downtown Orlando. This is the real deal and you are touring with some paranormal investigators that you've seen on TV! There are tours that talk about ghost, we talk TO the ghost! Your knowledgeable tour guide will inform you of the history of these spooky places, take you INSIDE these

Gypsy Gold is home to America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses and the most popular farm tour in Florida.  Learn about the colorful British Gypsy culture and meet dozens of their magical Gypsy Vanner Horses.   The story of Gypsy Gold and the Gypsy Vanner Horses is one of the most fascinating and romantic stories in the annals of equine history.

Turn your world on its head at Orlando's only upside-down attraction! WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to experience. Experience 74MPH winds of a hurricane, play with electricity, make huge bubbles that cover your body, lay on a bed of nails, land a space shuttle, make and ride

Experience the Adventure of Our Sunset Tour! Experience the thrill and adventure of a sunset on the water with us. From the moment you board our airboat, you will be surrounded by picturesque views and sounds of nature. Enjoy a relaxing yet thrilling experience as you glide towards the horizon. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for

Explore Kennedy Space Center on this out-of-this-world day tour! On the way to the visitor center your specially trained tour guide will provide you all the information you need to ensure you have the best day possible and how to make the most of your time. From walking through the rocket garden, touching a piece of moon rick, riding the

During your clear kayak adventure you will be able to see the beautiful and historic waters of Silver Springs! You will be given instructions and led by our experienced guides. With our 100% clear kayaks you will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as these see-through kayaks enhance your visibility and will leave you speechless!