Take a clear kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park with Kayaking Florida and spot manatees, gators, otters, birds and even the park’s famous monkeys.
Try a beginner pottery wheel class at Super Awesome Cool Pottery in Central Florida. Make two bowls, glaze them, and pick them up after firing plus pottery painting, kids programs and Ferret Night.
Orlando Science Center’s all-new Dome opens June 1 with immersive 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of sound and planetarium shows under a seamless screen.
Step into Disney animation, then watch it take flight. Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs mixes big feelings, big stunts and big magic.
Spend a day at Legoland Florida Resort with highlights including Galacticoaster, Lost Kingdom Adventure, The Dragon, Miniland USA, SEA LIFE Florida, and Granny’s Apple Fries.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the Space Coast for a weekend of flyovers and aerial demonstrations at the Cocoa Beach Air Show. Performances begin at noon both days, with the Blue Angels scheduled for 3 p.m.
On this episode of Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders, Kara heads to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with a look at the excitement around Artemis II, Joey captures the famous monkeys at Silver Springs, and Kaia stops at The Wharf in Kissimmee to try their epic Tomahawk Steak. Drop your Central Florida picks in the comments—we might just take your suggestion and head there next.
The Orlando Science Center is renovating its theater into the new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, featuring 8K digital projection, upgraded surround sound, 315 new seats and an immersive lobby with LED walls ahead of an anticipated summer opening.
Ever wonder what it’s like to live in space? Step inside Mission: Astronaut, now open at Orlando Science Center, and experience hands-on challenges inspired by real astronaut training—plus the science behind sleeping, eating, moving, and working in microgravity.
This weekend, Daytona Beach hosts the inaugural Full Throttle Festival presented by Mando, an all-night celebration of music, comedy, BBQ, and beer curated by comedian Bert Kreischer as the ultimate pre-party for the 2026 Daytona 500.
Catboat Clermont offers a one-of-a-kind boat tour experience where guests pilot their own electric boats through Florida’s beautiful lakes. Learn about local history, wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing two-hour tour perfect for families and nature lovers.
Megacon Orlando is back March 19 to 22 with a star-studded lineup, cosplay grand finale and immersive fan experiences at the Orange County Convention Center.
Step inside Rage Room Orlando for a smash room experience where customers suit up in coveralls, hardhats and face shields, choose a bat or sledgehammer, pick the music and break everything from plates and glassware to TVs, monitors and furniture.
Activate's new location in Altamonte Springs features over 55 interactive games and a popular competitive league.
An annual renaissance fair in Brevard County canceled its 2026 event earlier this month because it could not find a venue, but another renaissance fair will go on in Melbourne next month.
Looking for an outdoor adventure? Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park offers exciting aerial courses, ziplines, and swinging bridges for all ages.
Gaylord Palms brings a frosty, family-friendly holiday spectacle to Florida with ICE!, a newly redesigned ice-carving experience featuring scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Looking for a unique, hands-on experience in Central Florida? All Fired Up in Winter Park offers a welcoming space where you can paint your own pottery, learn fun techniques and create personalized keepsakes. Perfect for families, friends, date nights, and parties — here’s everything you need to know before your visit.
The Battle Bros is hosting its sixth annual Space Coast Wing Battle in Melbourne, allowing attendees to enjoy unlimited wing samples, games and live music.
Disney announced its lineup of tasty treats for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which will feature new bites and returning goodies.
What the Florida fall season lacks in cool weather and colorful leaves, it makes up for in festive fall events. Get in the fall spirit at the Palm Coast Harvest Festival, hosted by the Palm Coast Farmers Market.
The Festival of the Trees back to deck the halls again. Festival coordinators, Council 101 and Platinum Premier, are bringing the holiday cheer to the Orlando Art Museum with a new theme, “Let the Joy if the Season Shine,” which will feature an array of over 50 decorated trees and wreaths.
Whether it’s a regular weeknight, you’re enjoying a special occasion, or maybe you’re even enjoying a staycation or vacation, mealtimes are almost always a daily topic of discussion.
If you’ve been to The Villages, you probably know there’s a lot to do, and you likely know it’s a great area for anyone.
A staycation is the perfect way to mentally check out of daily life, but in a way that allows you to recharge and get back to life in the short time you have.
Whether you’re a book lover or, perhaps, you don’t have much time or interest in reading, there are various other beneficial things you can access with a library card.
We’re a good way into summer break, which means some of the kiddos might be starting to get a little restless.
Visit Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month is back, giving foodies the chance to eat three-course meals at some of the area’s best restaurants for $40-$60 per person.
There are countless summer activities to get into, but if you’re a craft lover, perhaps you’re seeking out something to hone your skills, or maybe even work on perfecting them, and to be part of something bigger.
Summer, are you there? We’re ready for you.
Staying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.
When Katerina Fedotov’s son was a toddler, she was spending hundreds of dollars trying to find activities he would like.
Whether you want to become a wine expert or try something new, here is a list of wineries and tasting rooms around Orlando where you can find local, ethically sourced, quality wine.
Orlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.
In this ever-evolving world we live in, safe to say, probably no one even knows what our kids will be doing when it’s time for them to get jobs and “make it” in the career world.
I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.
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The studio offers beginner and advanced salsa, bachata and hip hop classes to kids, teens and adults, as well as advanced contemporary levels.
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Those in the area still looking for ideas how to improve their home and garden decor will have a terrific opportunity from Oct. 8-10. And the best part is that it will be free.
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A big part of the Latino and Hispanic communities are celebrities making an impact worldwide, showcasing not just their talents but their roots as well.
There seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
Whether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 100 playgrounds throughout Orange County will reopen this weekend after closing nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Jerry Demings announced. Extra cleaning and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be in place when 108 playgrounds reopen on Saturday. For months, the fitness stations around Orlando parks have been roped off or covered in plastic to prevent people from using them. No more than 10 children can be on the playground at any given time in Orange County and masks will be required at all recreation facilities throughout the county. Demings said the decision to reopen the playgrounds, which have been closed since March, was made after the county has reported fewer COVID-19 cases in the last several weeks.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando will welcome a one-of-a-kind exhibit this summer at the Orlando Science Center featuring artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. “It’s a very unique exhibit because it is a very exclusive tour,” Orlando Science Center vice president of marketing Jeff Stanford said. The Orlando Science Center set up a replica of a volcano just outside Orlando City Hall. A volcano replica will erupt outside Orlando City Hall March 5-9 generating buzz for "Pompeii: The Immortal City" exhibit coming to the Orlando Science Center. Pompeii: The Immortal City opens June 6 at the Orlando Science Center.
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