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The Family Guide to Spring Break 2025 in Orlando!

Writer: Alastair MacAlastair Mac

Thanks to fantasy filled theme parks, thrilling adventures, and a never ending choice of things to do, Orlando is the perfect choice for families this Spring Break.


Family Guide to Spring Break 2025 in Orlando!

Spring Break is here, and 2025 is going to be a bumper year for family fun in Orlando, with Orlando international Airport predicting one of the busiest Spring Breaks ever, with Orlando the number one choice for Spring Break with families across the country.


Orlando offers non-stop fun from morning to night, with an amazing choice of fantasy filled theme parks and one-of-a-kind attractions, together with unforgettable dining, and dazzling entertainment and nightlife.


Whether you're planning a family trip to Orlando for Spring Break, or you're a local looking for fun stuff to do with the kids, here at Gotta Go Orlando we've brought together your Spring Break must-do's in Orlando for 2025.



You Gotta Visit A Theme Park

As the undisputed theme park capital of the world, Orlando is home to the world's most famous theme parks, and during Spring Break, visitors, old and young arrive in Central Florida to immerse themselves in a world of fun, adventure, and fantasy.


Spring Break at Universal Orlando Resort

From the magical adventures at Walt Disney World, to the epic theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort, there is a whole world of fun and excitement for everyone to enjoy here in Central Florida's awesome theme parks.

The fun continues with SeaWorld Orlando where you can experience ocean animals together with thrilling rides, and the fun doesn't stop there, we have LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Park, where you can enjoy Lego rides, shows and attractions plus Legoland's little theme park for little visitors, Peppa Theme Park!

Enough fun? No way! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is where the fun is thrilling with wild animals and even wilder rides!


There is also lots of special events happening at the theme parks during Spring Break, check them out...


EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 

March 5 - June 2

The popular and fragrant, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. Plus, the popular Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park.


March 7 - May 18, Friday - Sundays

A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats each weekend of the event. Park guests can also experience live concert performances every weekend included with park admission.



Select Dates, January 31 - May 4

Embark on a culinary adventure like no other at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival! From January 31 to May 4, indulge in a world of flavor with over 190 mouthwatering dishes inspired by global cuisines. Whether you’re a foodie or bringing the whole family, you’ll savor delectable bites paired perfectly with refreshing wines, vibrant cocktails, and craft brews.

Spice up your visit with live concerts and revel in festive vibes during special celebrations like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. With show-stopping entertainment, surprises around every corner, and a feast to thrill your taste buds, this fan-favorite event promises to stir your soul and warm your belly!


March 14 - April 11, Select Dates

Experience the ultimate thrill at the Seven Seas Food Festival with our limited capacity Coasters After Dark: Seven Seas Edition! Join us after dark for an unforgettable evening filled with your favorite coasters at low wait times! Savor the flavors of the world while soaring through the sky on these exhilarating coasters! Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the spirit of the festival and take your ride experience to new heights!


Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida

February 1 - March 30

The fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. The parkwide Mardi Gras celebrations transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and the big name concerts, and an iconic Tribute Store.

Enjoy The Great Outdoors Here In Orlando

Enjoy Outdoors Adventures In Orlando

For those seeking adventure in Orlando this Spring Break, you have a ton of epic choices! Highlights include riding an airboat through the swamps in search of gators at both, Wild Florida or Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, or soar above the trees on zip lines and tarzan ropes at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park! 


Looking for something a little more laid back? Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Orlando with Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Rides, or enjoy an 8-minute tethered adventure in the world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon at Disney Springs. Aerophile Balloon Rides will give you a birds eye view of Walt Disney World!


A must-do in Orlando is a Swan Paddle Boat Ride around Lake Eola! Or for a complete change of pace, The Lazy H Ranch offers horseback scenic trail rides through hundreds of acres of pristine Florida ranch lands. Mosey along and ride across the Kissimmee Valley, through hundred-year-old oak trees and along the shores of beautiful lake Tohopekaliga.


For a wild outdoor adventure, The Showcase of Citrus’s Park Rangers drive guests aboard monster trucks into the vast Florida Outback. Guests will explore Native Woodlands, Citrus Groves, and Bigfoot territory. The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb of Winter Park, offers hour-long, guided cruises through narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.


Another fun option is a thrilling jet ski ride on a Sea Doo Jet Ski from Luxe Jet Ski Rental, or captain your own personal catamaran across some of the cleanest waterways in all of Florida - pushing the throttle at up to 25MPH while enjoying some of the best scenery you can find during a 2 hour adventure on the Clermont Chain of lakes with Catboat.



Cool Off In An Orlando Water Park

Cool Off In An Orlando Water Park

This Spring Break you can experience miles of lazy rivers, massive wave pools and some of the most thrilling water slides imaginable at Orlando's awesome choice of water parks!

Highlights include Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World, and the amazing South Pacific themed Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando, while SeaWorld Orlando of course specializes in all things aquatic and their water park Aquatica is amazing.

 

LEGOLAND Florida's Water Park features Lego of course and is so much fun, while over at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay you'll discover Adventure Island!

Plus, for even more splashing fun in the sun, a must-visit is Island H20 Water Park at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, plus in addition to the awesome Orlando water parks, check out these water adveture park, well worth splashing into! Nona Adventure Park in Lake Nona features an inflatable aqua park/obstacle course, and 60’ climbing tower/ropes course/rock walls, while over near Orlando International Airport you will discover Orlando Watersports Complex, one of the largest cable wakeboard parks in the U.S.



Discover Orlando's Awesome Attractions

Orlando offers a never ending choice of fun experiences for everyone to enjoy, young or old and no matter what you're interested in, you'll find all right it here. including one of the world's tallest rides! The Orlando Starflyer which towers over I-Drive at 425 feet tall.

Next door is Kings Dining And Entertainment offering bowling, billiards, bars and more, all in a spacious retro-chic setting. I-Drive also offers Florida's largest indoor attraction, Dezerland Park with so much to enjoy including bowling, go-kart tracks, axe throwing and a huge auto museum.


Fun Spot America is a must-visit, with two locations (Orlando and Kissimmee), with both parks offering thrills for all ages. Parking is FREE at Fun Spot America as well as FREE admission. Pay by day in advance or by ride at the park.



Plus, just in time for Spring Break, enjoy high-flying fun at Fun Spot Kissimmee with the addition of North America’s tallest Twin Pendulum Ride.


Up and Overboard takes 32 guests at a time aboard twin gondolas. Anticipation immediately meets excitement the moment the gondolas begin to rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise simultaneously and then rise toward the sky.  The full experience is all in the name, as the ride sends passengers soaring head over heels for a dizzying and memorable aerial adventure. Manufactured by SBF-VISA Group, Up and Overboard also features a vibrant light display that creates a colorful visually moving scene across the night sky. The result is as entertaining for guests on the ground, as well as those flying onboard.



Take a walk on the weird side at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare skeletons. Then visit Orlando's upside down house, WonderWorks, an amusement park for the mind with 35,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”, the attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games features indoor karting, 12 lanes of boutique bowling, more than 120 arcade, prize games, two-level laser tag arena, six virtual reality racing simulators, 7D interactive motion theater, an extreme ropes course and more!


At Topgolf Orlando, enjoy climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay. Using complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves. Discover the dream of flight at iFLY Orlando! Experience the true free fall conditions of skydiving without jumping from an airplane. iFLY's vertical wind tunnel technology creates a wall-to-wall cushion of air on which you can safely float.


 Crayola Experience Orlando is a great choice this Spring Break,

For the little kids, a visit to Crayola Experience Orlando is a great choice this Spring Break, with over 20 attractions and special Spring Break activities, the kids will thank you!


Crayola Experience Orlando, located at The Florida Mall, is even open extended hours during Spring Break, from March 15 - March 22, 10 am - 8 pm.  Spring Break Activities include Jungle Trek, Character Appearances, DJ Dance Party, Colourwhirls, Marker Maker, and SLIME LAB!


Gatorland Orlando

Meet Wild Animals At Orlando's Amazing Animal Encounters

Come on out and enjoy all the alligator awesomeness of a day at Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World!” There isn’t a better place to see alligators and crocodiles of all sizes, from babies, also known as grunts, to the 14-foot monsters that call our Breeding Marsh home. We even have the largest collection of extremely rare white leucistic alligators. But, Gatorland is more than just a gator park! Enjoy the free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one-of-a-kind animal shows, and more


You can also enjoy a road trip through the Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park where you and your family can see more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. In addition to exploring the drive thru safari, there are also a variety of animal encounters and experiences you and your family will enjoy. From feeding to painting with the tallest living animals on Earth, this adventure will definitely reach new heights.


Wild Florida Alligator Park gives visitors the opportunity to watch, touch and even feed native Florida animals, various species of tropical birds and exotic animals from all over the world. See more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty.


Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will stay open an extra hour for Spring Break 2025.

From March 14 to March 22, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will stay open an extra hour for Spring Break 2025. The Zoo will be open until 5 p.m. That means, guests will have an extra hour to soak up all the animal adventures, lush gardens, and unforgettable experiences the Zoo has to offer!


Discover more than 900 animals from around the world set within the natural beauty of Florida landscapes at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.


Spend The Day Exploring ICON Park

Spend The Day (And Night) Exploring ICON Park

ICON Park isa must visit on International Drive, offering fun adventures for the whole family.


Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, the complex encompasses entertainment attractions, over a dozen world-class restaurants and bars, nightly live music, retail stores and an outdoor marketplace – all anchored under the 400-ft icon of the Orlando skyline, The Wheel.


The Orlando Eye ICON Park is not your average Ferris wheel, this stunning 400 foot tall Observation wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other.


In addition to The Orlando Eye, there is lots of inside attractions at ICON Park including Madame Tussauds Orlandohere you get up-close and personal with the hottest celebrities and enjoy the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life. Dazzle your friends with the ultimate selfie as you strike a pose with Taylor Swift, kick a GOOOAL with Neymar, fly back through history to meet our greatest leaders, and save the world with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.


Next door is SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium where you come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor sharp teeth. Get ready to plunge deep into the oceans, explore our 360-degree ocean tunnel, meet our friendly rescue sea turtle, and touch exotic starfish and anemones.


Also at ICON Park you can enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing it; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… Visit the Museum of Illusions Orlando and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not HERE!


Next to Museum of Illusions you will discover Max Action Arena, the perfect place for friends and family to hang out during the rain, competing and exploring together.


This is an extreme fun center featuring free-roam Virtual Reality, Axe Throwing, Adventure Rooms, Escape Room and more.


The fun never stops at ICON Park, you can enjoy great attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7D Motion Theater, breath-taking Virtual Reality experiences, great games, prizes, and more at In The Game Orlando,  located inside the Wheelhouse at ICON Park. Right in the middle of all the action!


You won’t go hungry at ICON Park, either, thanks to amazing restaurants including Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit, Tin Roof, and Yard House, plus Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips and more. 


Ready to dance? Ole Red and Tin Roof also offer live music to dance the night away!



Sunset Walk Spring Break Fair

Celebrate Spring Break at the Sunset Walk Spring Break Fair, taking place March 14 – 23, 2025 on the Promenade at Sunset Walk.


Featuring rides for the entire family, including the Sunset Walk Ferris Wheel, The Zipper, and The Claw, plus the Promenade Fun House and Umbrella Kids Rides, and more.


In addition to the rides, the Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to over 30 restaurants, shops, and experiences to enjoy before or after your visit to the Sunset Walk Fair. Plus, enjoy live music at the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly beginning at 6 pm.


The fair opens at 4 pm on weekdays, and 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.


Eat, Drink And Be Entertained At The Pointe Orlando

Eat, Drink And Be Entertained At The Pointe Orlando

An open-air dining, entertainment and shopping hub close to the Orange County Convention Center, Pointe Orlando offers an amazing choice of places to eat, drink, and have fun, perfect for a night out!


The latest addition at Pointe Orlando is Live! at the Pointe Orlando, Orlando’s new dining, entertainment, nightlife and social destination, offering an unmatched selection of unique food and memorable beverages, social activities, exciting nightlife options and a calendar of special event experiences to Orlando for locals, and tourists alike. 


Live! at the Pointe Orlando

The multi-concept district includes Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, Houndsmen Lounge, Shark Bar, and thePalm Tree Club, a two-level restaurant and nightlife concept founded by globally renowned DJ and record producer, Kygo and his manager Myles Shear.


In addition to the multiple options at Live! at the Pointe Orlando, you can also savor a taste of Havana and late-night dancing at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, headed by two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Guillermo Pernot, or feast on fine Greek cuisine with a side of live belly-dancing entertainment at Taverna Opa.


You can also opt for fresh catches at The Oceanaire Seafood Room and legendary steaks at The Capital Grille. Pointe Orlando is also home to Chicago’s famous The Hampton Social and Brazilian churrasco steakhouse Rodizio Grill.


Plus, you can’t go wrong with British favorites at The Pub Orlando, and don't miss JoJo’s Shake Bar, and for nightlife a must visit is a local favorite, Blue Martini!



Orlando Dinner Shows

Enjoy A Themed Dinner Show

Orlando offers an amazing choice of dinner shows perfect for a family get together on Labor Day Weekend.

Kissimmee boasts Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, a dinner show all about jousting, horsemanship and falconry.

International Drive loves it's dinner shows, with an awesome choice including Pirate's Dinner Adventure offering swashbuckling thrills and sword fights, Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre features a night of nonstop laughter.

Also on I-Drive is Titanic Dinner Show featuring a one of a kind dinner parties aboard Titanic plus Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, a world of comedy where you become the detective.


Eating Out for Spring Break

Go On A Foodie Adventure In Orlando This Spring Break

Superb dining choices are hallmarks of a great city, and here in Orlando their is many standout eateries offering dishes from around the world, so whether you're looking for authentic ramen dishes, mouthwatering dry-aged steaks, or decadent crab nachos, you'll discover it all and more in Orlando.

 

Orlando is well known for the best theme parks in the world, and yes, of course we love eating and drinking our way around the world at Epcot... But beyond the bright lights and mouth watering delights of the parks you'll discover a world of wonderful food. In recent years, our foodie scene has exploded. We’ve got ​food halls, food trucks, farm-to-table restaurants, food tours, craft breweries, gastropubs, scratch bakeries and more, and with so many mouthwatering options, where do you begin?

 

Here at Gotta Go Orlando we've got you covered on the best places to eat. Orlando's impressive culinary scene awaits, keep up to date with the freshest Restaurant news here at Gotta Go Orlando, now go and eat your way around Orlando!


Expore Orlando parks and gardens for free

Explore Orlando's Parks, Gardens And The Great Outdoors

Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature.


The variety of free parks, gardens, nature trails, bike trails and more here in Orlando is breathtaking, so get outside and enjoy your Spring Break!


Lake Eola Park

Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running


Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater.


Harry P Leu Gardens

Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details.


The UCF Arboretum

The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens.


Lake Lotus Park

Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna.


Oakland Nature Preserve

West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages.


Mead Botanical Garden

With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds.


Kraft Azalea Garden

This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property


Orlando Urban Trail

The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network.


The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail.


West Orange Trail

The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments.


Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection.


Orlando Wetlands Park

The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours


Cranes Roost Park

Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style plaza including a choreographed fountain show, a 62-foot picturesque tower and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater which features stadium-style seating and a one-of-a-kind floating stage.


The Seminole Wekiva Trail

The nearly 14 mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty, and accommodation of many users.


The section of the trail that runs west of the I-4 trail overpass to the County line at the Wekiva River is also a designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail.


Dr. P. Phillips Community Park

Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run


Wekiva Island

Central Florida’s favorite watering hole Wekiva Island. Located just north of Orlando, Wekiva Island offers visitors the chance to experience the incredible natural springs in Florida. Explore the pristine Wekiva River and its fascinating Florida wildlife with more than 2,000 square feet of Island fun.


Shop till you drop in  Orlando

Shop Till You Drop This Spring Break In Orlando

Orlando really is a shoppers paradise, discover fabulous malls, amazing value outlet shopping, and exclusive specialty stores, truly something for everyone!

Disney Springs offers an eclectic mix of unique stores including M&M's World, Coca Cola Store, The Lego Store, Ron Jon Surf Shop and of course the world's largest Disney Store, The World Of Disney.

Outlet shopping is very popular here in Orlando and we're lucky to have our fair share of outlets, including Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, which both feature Orlando's only official Walt Disney World outlet stores.

Another popular outlet location is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores with many brands you will not find anywhere else in Orlando.


Mall shopping continues to be ever popular here in Orlando with The Florida Mall a must visit, featuring over 270 retail stores, it's the areas largest shopping destination. The Mall at Millenia is a world class shopping destination boasting 150 of the finest stores, it's popular for upscale shopping here in Orlando.



Play A Round Of Put Put

Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf, with locations on I-Drive, Kissimmee, and Altamonte Springs. Also on I-Drive you'll discover Bonanza Golf featuring two 18-hole miniature golf courses with an Old West mining theme.


An indoor mini golf option is Putting Edge at Dezerland Park, a “Black Lit” courses, offering a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways.


Experience Central Florida's most outrageously themed miniature golf - Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando! Inspired by the 1950's era, guests enter a classic drive-in theater box office area where they select either a "single feature" (18-holes) or "double feature" (36-holes) with a choice of two family friendly courses, "The Haunting of Ghostly Greens" and "Invaders From Planet Putt."


Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf in Kissimmee offers a unique “Adventure Golf” experience for ages 3 to 93. Follow in the footsteps of notorious pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. d their booty and explore the mountain to view a panorama of the entire pirate adventure.Extraordinary landscapes, waterfalls, streams and bridges await, as you stroll through this themed setting.



Free Orlando Museums and Galleries

Visit Orlando's Museums and Galleries

It might surprise you to know that that Orlando has a wonderful selection of museums, and cultural attractions, plus, many are free, while others offer designated free admission days.


Rollins Museum of Art

The Rollins Museum of Art features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art.


 Open to the public free year-round, its holdings include the only European Old Master paintings in the Orlando area, a sizeable American art collection, and a forward-thinking contemporary collection.


Mennello Museum

Paintings of American Impressionism and Realism from the Mennello Museum collection alongside important works from prestigious Florida museums. Every second Sunday of the month, Mennello Museum offers free admission to the galleries during Free Family Funday.


CityArts

Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists. CityArts in downtown Orlando is the Downtown Arts District's flagship venue containing six galleries, presentation and events spaces, as well as home to Curate Cafe.


Orange County Regional History Center

The Orange County Regional History Center housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. Enjoy free entry the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6 pm to 9 pm.


The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Morse Museum in Winter Park is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of dazzling works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. A visit is complimentary during Friday Nights at the Morse scheduled November through April from 4 pm to 8 pm.


The museum is also free on Independence Day, Easter weekend, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival weekend, and Christmas Eve.


Art & History Museums of Maitland

You can enjoy free admission on the last Wednesday of every month to the current exhibition of the Maitland Art Center Gallery.


Open House At The Casa

Casa Feliz, or "Happy House," is the signature work of noted architect James Gamble Rogers II. The Andalusian-style masonry farmhouse has significantly influenced the architectural and cultural aspects of the community and served as a gathering spot for cultural discussion and education. Enjoy an open house on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon


The Alfond Inn Art Tours

Meet in The Alfond Inn lobby for a free tour with a Rollins Museum of Art staff member every first Wednesday of the month, which lasts about 60 minutes.


Artlando

Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art.


So there you have it, your must-do list of things to do in Orlando for Spring Break! Whatever you decide to do have an awesome Spring Break in Orlando!


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