Orlando outdoor activities
Fresh plans around Orlando, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
Summer Must-Dos
Fairy Doors at Harry P. Leu Gardens
🧚 Step into a world of magic and imagination this summer during Fairy Doors at Leu Gardens in Orlando. Families can explore the gardens while searching for 20 unique fairy [...].
MADD Monster Mash & Dash
Together We Can End Impaired Driving For Good. The 2026 MADD Monster Mash & Dash is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Central Florida's signature fall fun run to help us raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving.
Howl-o-ween 5K Orlando
Howl-o-ween 5K is all about running (or walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! Join this October for an exciting “Howl-o-ween Themed” event that features Blue Jacket Park!
Military Appreciation Days
In honor of those who serve, Dezerland Park proudly hosts Military Appreciation Days as a heartfelt thank you to our active duty military, veterans, and their families.
New here? Start with Orlando
If you are new to Orlando, FL, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.



