# Free things to do with kids in Orlando this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Orlando this week: we found 24 free outings, including Eolaween at Lake Eola Park, Trunk-or-Treat at Prince of Peace Orlando and Family Fun: Design a Haunted House (Horizon West), plus 21 library programs. Nine free days and events are coming up, including four museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And five places never charge admission, like Orlando Public Library and Lake Eola Park.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 24 free outings this week; 9 free days and events coming up; 5 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Eolaween** at Lake Eola Park, Downtown. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 4–9pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Eolaween-2026 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Trunk-or-Treat at Prince of Peace Orlando** at Prince of Peace Orlando, 1515 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://poporlando.com/event/trunk-or-treat-3/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Orange County Regional History Center; Orlando Museum of Art; Orlando Science Center; The Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **City of Orlando Tree Lighting with Santa** at Lake Eola Park, Downtown. When: Fri Dec 4. Time: 5:30–9:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2026-Tree-Lighting-Celebration (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Santa at the City of Orlando Tree Lighting** at Lake Eola Park, Washington Plaza, Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5:30–9:30pm. Price: Free. Visit Santa, see Florida “snowfall” and watch the city tree light up, with food trucks and the Merry Market. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2026-Tree-Lighting-Celebration (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa and Mrs. Claus at Winter on the Avenue** at Central Park, Park Avenue, Park Ave, Winter Park, FL. When: Fri Dec 4, 2026. Price: Free. Tree lighting, carolers, s'mores, snow slides, children's choirs and a movie in the park. The Winter Park Christmas Parade with Santa is the next morning, Dec 5, 9–10:30 a.m. Official page: https://www.winterpark.org/signature-events/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Science For All at the Orlando Science Center** at Orlando Science Center, Loch Haven Park. When: Any open day. Price: $5 per person for up to six people with an EBT or WIC card and matching state photo ID. Official page: https://www.osc.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Museums for All at the Central Florida Zoo** at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. When: Any open day. Price: $4 daytime general admission per person (up to 6 tickets) with a SNAP EBT card. In Sanford. Official page: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/visit/discounts/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Free with SNAP at Harry P. Leu Gardens** at Harry P. Leu Gardens, Audubon Park area. When: Any open day. Price: Free general admission with a SNAP card and ID, plus up to three family members or friends. Official page: https://www.leugardens.org/Visit/Admission-Hours (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Eolaween at Lake Eola Park** at Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 4–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. The city’s free Halloween party: trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, inflatables, face painting and character meet-and-greets. Come in costume. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Eolaween-2026 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Trunk-or-Treat at Prince of Peace Orlando** at Prince of Peace Orlando, Family Life Center, 1515 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A long-running free trunk-or-treat with decorated cars and candy, held around the church’s Family Life Center. Official page: https://poporlando.com/event/trunk-or-treat-3/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun: Design a Haunted House (Horizon West)** at Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Horizon West, FL. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. Design and build a haunted house together, full of spooky details. Registration required. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17609198 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fiber Arts: Paper Pumpkins (Horizon West)** at Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Horizon West, FL. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. A simple decorative pumpkin craft for families. Registration required. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17612366 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Saturday stories, songs and rhymes for ages 3–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15087092 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Songs, rhymes and stories for 18–36 months. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15087276 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11:30am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15087487 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. A Monday baby storytime downtown. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16645763 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Play & Connect (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Babies wiggle and explore while caregivers meet. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16714073 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby to Five Tales (Washington Park)** at Washington Park Branch, 5151 Raleigh St., Suite A, Orlando, FL. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Movement, songs, rhymes and stories for ages 0–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15075407 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers (Eatonville)** at Eatonville Branch, 200 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, FL. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Themed yoga and imagination play for ages 3–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16866252 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime: Peek-a-Moo! (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. A farm-animal toddler storytime for 18–36 months. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16961720 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Play & Connect: Bubbles! (North Orange)** at North Orange Branch, 1211 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Bubble play and pretend play for toddlers while caregivers mingle. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17081443 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime: Pajama Jamboree (Windermere)** at Windermere Branch, 530 Main St., Windermere, FL. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. An afternoon pajama-themed storytime for ages 3–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17105702 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime: Colors of Autumn (Eatonville)** at Eatonville Branch, 200 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, FL. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:15–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Fall stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17096231 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Tales (Horizon West)** at Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Horizon West, FL. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:15–10:40am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Picture books, songs and stories for ages 3–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17609277 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Preschool Storytime: My Community/Mi Comunidad (Orlando Public Library)** at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17053778 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Fun: Storytime Craft (North Orange)** at North Orange Branch, 1211 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Drop in before or after storytime for a make-and-take craft. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17082160 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Tales (Horizon West)** at Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Horizon West, FL. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:45–11:10am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Movement, stories and songs for 18–36 months. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17610829 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby to Five Tales (Eatonville)** at Eatonville Branch, 200 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, FL. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Songs, rhymes and stories for ages 0–5. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17084924 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Chef: Sunbutter & Jelly Spiders (North Orange)** at North Orange Branch, 1211 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Little chefs and caregivers make a spider snack together. Registration required. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17081510 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime: Peek-a-Boo (Horizon West)** at Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Horizon West, FL. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Songs, rhymes and stories for babies. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17609159 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Artsy Toddler: Bats! (Eatonville)** at Eatonville Branch, 200 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, FL. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Bat stories, songs and art-making for 18–36 months. Registration required. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/17140287 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Mindful Start Family Yoga (Windermere)** at Windermere Branch, 530 Main St., Windermere, FL. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 2–2:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. Silly yoga poses, puppets, parachute games and rest time for families. Official page: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16872738 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Orlando Public Library**, Downtown, 101 E. Central Blvd. The main library, with weekend baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. Official page: https://www.ocls.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Lake Eola Park**, Downtown. The downtown lake loop with a playground, home to the city’s big free events. Official page: https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Lake-Eola-Park (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Mead Botanical Garden**, Winter Park, 1300 S. Denning Dr. A free, wooded botanical garden with boardwalks and trails, a calm break from the theme parks. Official page: https://meadgarden.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Dr. P. Phillips Community Park**, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. A 43-acre Orange County park with a splash pad and a loop trail. Official page: https://www.ocfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx?d=66&m=dtlvw (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Orange County Library System**, Countywide. Free storytimes and play groups. Official page: https://www.ocls.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Orange County Library System**: Most weekdays, plus Saturday at the main library. Free Baby Tales, Toddler Tales, Preschool Tales and play groups at branches and community sites across Orange County. Calendar: https://www.ocls.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Orlando this weekend?
This week we found 24 free outings for ages 0–6, including Eolaween at Lake Eola Park, Trunk-or-Treat at Prince of Peace Orlando, Family Fun: Design a Haunted House (Horizon West) and Family Fiber Arts: Paper Pumpkins (Horizon West). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/orlando/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Orlando?
Eolaween: Sat Oct 24. Trunk-or-Treat at Prince of Peace Orlando: Sun Oct 25. Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. City of Orlando Tree Lighting with Santa: Fri Dec 4. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/orlando/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Orlando?
Santa at the City of Orlando Tree Lighting and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Winter on the Avenue are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/orlando/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Orlando?
Orlando Public Library, Lake Eola Park, Mead Botanical Garden, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park and Orange County Library System don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Orlando?
Yes: Orlando Public Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Orlando](https://littlesweekly.com/orlando/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Orlando?
Yes. Orange County Library System runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).