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The Orange County Library's calendar is always packed with FREE events. The library really is a cool place to be!

The library branches have free classes for all ages, free story times for children, free concerts, free readings by authors and much, much more.

OCLS Events for Kids and Families

Mindful Start Family Yoga
Every Monday | 11:15 to 11:45 p.m.
Winter Garden Branch

Recommended for families. Please dress comfortably and bring your own mat.

Family Fun: Storytime Craft
Every Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.
North Orange Branch

Recommended for families with children ages 0 to 5.

Farmer's Market Storytime at Lake Eola
August 2 | 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Lake Eola Park

Fiber Arts Junior: Macrame Keychain
August 5 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library

Recommended for kids ages 6 to 12.

Monthly Pop-Up Library
August 14 | 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Neighbors at East End Market

OCLS Events for Adults

Basic Photography Concepts
August 2 | 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library, Photo Studio

For beginners and beyond!

Mocktails and Musical Bingo
August 4 | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library

Registration required. For 18+.

Dungeons and Dragons Meetup for Adults
August 8 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library

All materials provided. Registration required. Recommended for 18 and up.

Adult Craft & Chat: Honeycomb Resin Pendants
August 22 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Hiawassee Branch

Recommended for ages 18 and up.

See all the events at the Orange County Library System here.

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Halloween Party at Wekiva Island - Wekiva Island is getting spooky with a Halloween Party on October 24, 2026. There will be kid-friendly events from 2 to 3 p.m., and then an adult Halloween party from 7 to 11 p.m. The kids’ party is open to babies through age 13 with a parent or guardian. The adult costume contest is 21+… Read more »
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Halloween Howl Night free in Ocoee - The City of Ocoee Parks and Leisure Services is hosting its annual Halloween Howl Night, bringing an evening packed with family-friendly entertainment that won't break the bank. Put on your favorite costumes, gather the kids, and head out to Bill Breeze Park for a night of frightful fun. Event Details Date: Friday, October 23, 2026… Read more »
Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular - The City of Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday, October 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will be at the Lake Mary Community Center. This free, family-friendly celebration will include: Trick-of-treating Entertainment Kids' activities Food vendors The Lake Mary Community Center is at 140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Stay connected… Read more »
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Maitland Falloween free festival - The City of Maitland is hosting its annual Falloween celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. next to City Hall at 1776 Independence Lane. Entry is free, though some activities require a fee. Free Entertainment & Activities The event features a lineup of completely free activities: Carnival Games: Challenges for the… Read more »
Halloween at Boo Spring - Halloween at Boo Spring is two special nights of Halloween activities at Blue Spring State Park, and also a fundraiser to support projects, programs, and initiatives at Blue Spring and Hontoon Island State Parks. Halloween fun and helping a local natural gem! Boo Spring activities include a haunted trail, moonlit hikes, concessions for sale, and… Read more »
Free Family-Friendly Halloween Light Show in Winter Garden - Halloween draws closer every day and Winter Garden is celebrating in style! Their Halloween Experience is taking place every Friday and Saturday until Thursday, October 31, with Halloween Light Shows projected on City Hall. At City Hall, you'll find family-friendly Halloween scenes projected onto the City Hall building, synchronized to music. The show runs on… Read more »

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