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Orlando, FL family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 4

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orlando

SeaWorld's holiday season with Christmas shows, lights and festive entertainment around the park.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with park admission

Select dates Nov 6 - Jan 4; check the park calendar.

Details at SeaWorld Orlando ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 12 – Nov 30

Always Above – Full Dome

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Since the beginning of time, people have gazed upward at the night sky in fascination.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Thu Nov 12, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 28

America The Beautiful – Giant Screen Film

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

America the Beautiful is a sweeping giant screen experience celebrating the vast and varied natural worlds that define the United States and the conservation movement…

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1

Cool Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations at the Discovery Stage!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1

Creative Constellations Storytime

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

It’s a bear! It’s a dipper! It’s a sky full of stars! Join us in the KidsTown Studio to learn all about rotation, orbit, and read stories all about those funny shapes…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1

Guided Planet Tour

Orlando Science Center — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Embark on a tour through our solar system at the Science on a Sphere, while delving into the unique characteristics of each of our planetary neighbors!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1

Space Flight

Flight Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Fly through the galaxy and explore stars, planets, asteroids, and everything our universe has to offer!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1

Superpowered Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Uncover the secrets behind some of your favorite superpowers through the antics of a super villain in training!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 29

Wild Rescue 3D – Education Film 3D

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of…

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1 · 10am–5pm

Self-Guided Maker Activities

The Hive – Level 3 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about the science of stop motion animation and film-making, from simple flip books to full stop-motion projects.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 11am–3:30pm

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show

DinoDigs – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1, Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6, Mon Dec 7, Tue Dec 8, Thu Dec 10, Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12, Sun Dec 13.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 1 · 12:45pm–1:05pm

Prehistoric Pals

DinoDigs – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Attention Explorers! Meet one of our very own life-size baby dinosaurs, Clawdia the T-Rex or Spike the Triceratops, as we walk around the Dino Digs exhibit hall to…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Mon Nov 30, Tue Dec 1.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 30 · 1pm–1:30pm

Orlando Under The Stars – Live Planetarium

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

What can you see when you look up into the sky at night?

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Mon Nov 16, Tue Nov 17, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 27 · 2pm–4pm

Open Studio

KidsTown – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

You’re invited to experience all that the KidsTown Studio has to offer, with four open-ended exploration stations including open-make station, STEM discovery station,…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Fri Nov 13, Thu Nov 19, Fri Nov 20, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29

KABOOM

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Explore the science of combustion in this explosive live show featuring colorful chemistry!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes daily; check the listing for times. Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11am–1pm

Open Flight

Flight Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Pilot a virtual F-35b through an aerial obstacle course above Hong Kong!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11am–5pm

Self-Guided Cosmic Experiments

Dr. Dare’s Lab – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Learn about space in a fluorescent black light version of DDL with our Cosmic Lab.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 1:30pm–2pm

Powers of Pokemon

VyStar Adventure Theater – Level 2 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Who’s that Pokémon?? Dive into the science behind some of your favorite Pokémon powers with live demonstrations!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 3pm–3:30pm

James Webb: The Story Unfolds – Live Planetarium

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Discover the furthermost reaches of the universe as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 4pm–4:30pm

Mindboggling Science

Discovery Stage – Level 4 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Is it magic or science? Either way, your mind is sure to be boggled in this ever-changing stage show! Recommended for ages 6+

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 23 – Nov 29 · 2pm–2:30pm

Serengeti – Giant Screen Film

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

Nature has orchestrated a perfect symphony in which every species has a very distinct role to play in a larger story – the balance of an entire ecosystem.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Mon Nov 23, Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗
Nov 29 – Nov 30 · 12pm–12:30pm

T.REX

The Dome – Level 1 — Orlando · Orange Co. · Orange County

For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Listed for: Sun Nov 29, Mon Nov 30.

Details at Orlando Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Orange County Library System and Osceola Library System branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10amREADing Paws · Alafaya Branch, Orange County 6-10 · Free
2:30pmChess Club · Orlando Public Library, Orlando 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

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48 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 20 free and 45 indoors.

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