Family guides for Florida
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Florida, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Eastern Time (Central Time in the Pensacola and Panama City areas).
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- Gingerbread Village at Glazer Children’s MuseumTampa · Nov 1 – Dec 26 · Included with museum admission
- Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld OrlandoOrlando · Nov 6 – Dec 27 · Included with park admission
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic KingdomLake Buena Vista · Nov 8 – Dec 22 · Separate ticket: $189–$229 plus tax depending on night
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa BayTampa · Nov 13 – Dec 27 · Included with Busch Gardens admission
- Christmas at Gaylord Palms (ice! featuring The Polar Express)Kissimmee · Nov 13 – Dec 27 · ice!, snow tubing, the holiday show and Santa photos are ticketed separately (see site)
- Holidays at Universal Orlando (Grinchmas and the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s)Orlando · Nov 14 – Dec 27 · Included with regular theme park admission
Seasonal guides
- Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Orlando (2026)7 listings
- Holiday lights near Orlando for families (2026)4 listings
- Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Tampa Bay (2026)8 listings
- Holiday lights near Tampa Bay for families (2026)4 listings
- Where to see Santa near Tampa Bay (2026)5 listings
- Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Jacksonville (2026)4 listings
- Holiday lights near Jacksonville for families (2026)3 listings
Orlando area
- Things to do with kids in Orlando, FL21 listings
Tampa Bay area
- Things to do with kids in Tampa, FL19 listings
- Things to do with kids in St. Petersburg, FL16 listings
Miami area
- Things to do with kids in Miami, FL13 listings
Jacksonville area
- Things to do with kids in Jacksonville, FL13 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which Florida cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 5 city guides in Florida cover Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami and St. Petersburg. All times are local Eastern Time (Central Time in the Pensacola and Panama City areas).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Florida?
We list 10 holiday light events across 5 cities in Florida, 2 free, including Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando) and Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Tampa). See our Orlando, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville holiday lights guides.
Where can kids see Santa in Florida?
We list 8 events with Santa across 5 cities in Florida, including ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Jacksonville), Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (Miami), Santa Meet & Greet at Glazer Children’s Museum (Tampa) and Santa Parade & Tree Lighting (St. Petersburg). See our Tampa Bay Santa guide.
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in Florida?
We list 5 Thanksgiving events across 5 cities in Florida, including Thanksgiving Distance Classic 5K & 1-Mile Turkey Trot (Jacksonville) and Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Tampa). See our Orlando, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville Thanksgiving guides.
What are the big kids' attractions in Florida?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Florida guides include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Tampa), Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (Jacksonville), Magic Kingdom Park (Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista), Zoo Miami (Miami) and Universal Orlando Resort (Orlando). See all 11 in the city guides.
What is free for families in Florida?
1 place on our Florida guides has free admission according to the official site, including Bayfront Park (Miami).
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