Whatever the weather is doing, Orlando has options. We track 136 places to take kids across the area, including outdoor playgrounds (48), museums & educational attractions (16) and amusement parks (14).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Orlando. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 32 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 66 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Municipal or county park playground; confirm exact amenities and access.
Northwest Pool is a place where families can swim and cool off during the warmer months — a kid-friendly spot for a summer afternoon.
Orange County Regional History Center is a museum housed in a historic courthouse in downtown Orlando that features four floors of exhibits exploring 14,000 years…
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A museum of Central Florida history set in a restored courthouse in downtown Orlando, with four floors of exhibits spanning 14,000 years. Families can explore…

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Municipal or county park playground; confirm exact amenities and access.
Municipal or county park playground; confirm exact amenities and access.
Municipal or county park playground; confirm exact amenities and access.
John H. Jackson Pool is a place in Orlando, FL where families can swim and cool off during the warmer months — a kid-friendly spot for a summer afternoon.
We list 136 kid-friendly places in Orlando, led by outdoor playgrounds (48) and museums & educational attractions (16). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
66 of the places we list in Orlando are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
There are 32 indoor places in Orlando, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.
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