Family events in Ocoee, FL

Enjoy test and tune drag racing in a family friendly setting at Orlando Speed World Dragway. Spectators can watch a wide range of vehicles speed down the strip while picking up food and drinks from the OSW Cafe. Drivers of trucks, minivans, cars, motorcycles, and dedicated race cars may make passes, and all test and tune participants are welcome. Admission is $20 for general entry and $30 for racers, and children younger than 10 are admitted free.

Experience a muscle car showcase capped by a classic cruise at Old Town. Eligible vehicles include show-quality muscle cars from 1964 and newer, along with hot rods and classics from 1985 and earlier. Registered vehicles take part in the cruise, and admission is free for both participating owners and spectators. Drivers of qualifying classic cars should enter beneath the Jukebox signs on the east side, where event staff will greet arrivals and arrange a security escort along the brick streets. Please wait for permission before driving on the bricks. Exclusive to Old Town cruisers, a monthly $2,000 giveaway awards winners after the final cruise days of the month, with entries earned by cruising during the month courtesy of Old Town Kissimmee.

Funtastic Depot transforms into a neon themed celebration for families, teens, and friends, featuring live DJs, arcade games, climbing walls, and a grand finale show. Guests can jump, dance, and compete while neon lights set the mood across the park, and unlimited attractions are included. More than a trampoline park, it offers a Friday night tradition in the making.

Drivers can run trucks, minivans, cars, motorcycles, or dedicated race cars during an open Test and Tune session at Orlando Speed World Dragway. Spectators can expect a family friendly setting for all ages with plenty of action to watch. General admission is $20, racer entry is $30, and children under 10 are admitted free. Food and beverages are available from the OSW Cafe.

A family-friendly day features themed art workshops, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and sketching in the garden. Free entry is available to all three museums on the National Historic Landmark campus.

Experience a guided tour of the historic Maitland Art Center grounds, founded in 1937 as an artists' retreat. Stroll through lush gardens and view more than 2,000 A&H carvings and murals, all set within the site's fantastical Mayan Revival style.

Old Town hosts the 21st Annual VetteFest, a high energy celebration of the Corvette. Owners showcase everything from cherished classics to the newest models, highlighting the power, curves, and unmistakable sound that define this legendary car. The program includes on-site registration and a Corvette-only cruise down Old Town’s main street, creating a long parade of gleaming Vettes. Limited edition VetteFest T-shirts are available for $15 while supplies last, with payment accepted by cash or card. Whether behind the wheel or enjoying the view, this gathering brings the Corvette community together.

Spend time with the artists working in the studios, peek at projects taking shape, and enjoy complimentary admission to the museum. This new open studios program was created in response to community feedback asking for more consistent opportunities to connect with local artists.

Meet a selection of The Animal League’s adoptable dogs at the newly opened Petco in Clermont. Friendly volunteers will be available to discuss adopting, fostering, volunteering, donating, and any questions about The Animal League. Cat lovers can also connect with Team Meow volunteers for in-store meet and greets with the cats housed at this location. Store employees cannot provide access for hands-on visits with the cats, so appointments with the adoption team are required. The Animal League follows a best match approach to pair each pet with a home that fits the adopter’s lifestyle and environment, and the process begins with an adoption application.

Held every Saturday, the Old Town Classic Car Show celebrates more than 30 years as one of Central Florida’s premier weekly gatherings for automotive enthusiasts. Show-quality vehicles from 1985 and earlier, including hot rods, street rods, and antiques, are welcomed. A cruise follows, and all registered cars can take part. Admission is free for participants and free for the public, making it a family-friendly outing for all ages. Participating classic cars enter Old Town beneath the east side of the Jukebox signs to be greeted by event staff, who then coordinate a security escort along the brick streets. Please do not drive on the bricks without permission. Old Town Cruisers can also take part in a monthly $2,000 giveaway. Each time you cruise on Friday or Saturday during the month, you receive an entry, and after the cruise on the last Friday and Saturday of the month, one name is drawn each day for a $1,000 prize courtesy of Old Town Kissimmee.

Day’s Trips presents a bus trip to Boots, Bulls & Barrels at Silver Spurs Arena. The bus departs from PSL with a pickup in Vero Beach, then travels directly to the arena in Kissimmee. Seats are in the Gold section across from the chute. The arena is indoors and climate controlled, and vendors sell food, beer, and souvenirs, so bringing cash is recommended. The group heads home right after the event. The cost is $80, and payment is due at the time of booking. For questions or to reserve a spot, call or text 908-230-6553 or email daytripdayna@gmail.com. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another person. Day’s Trips, LLC is a Florida Seller of Travel, Ref. No. ST44375.

Trade Night at Layton Gaming offers free entry, along with free pizza, raffles, sales, and activities for kids.

Orlando Speed World Dragway presents a late night test and tune focused on safe, organized drag racing. Drivers can make passes and set up races in a controlled setting rather than on the street. Street cars, race cars, motorcycles, dragsters, imports, domestics, exotics, trucks, and ATVs are welcome. Pricing is $35 for racers with a tech card, $20 for general admission, and kids 10 and under are free.

Downtown Clermont turns into a lively farmers market featuring fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and local vendors in a friendly small-town setting. Pick up a coffee, take a leisurely stroll through the park, and support local businesses while you browse. It offers a relaxed outing for families and friends who enjoy a community market atmosphere.

A fall Collectorfest arrives in Altamonte Springs with a single-day marketplace spanning more than 7,000 square feet of toys, games, comics, die-cast models, and other pop culture finds. Explore both classic and current toy lines, including Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Marvel and DC characters, Lego, Hot Wheels, Funko, Godzilla, Transformers, Ghostbusters, and favorites such as Barbie, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and American Girl dolls. Vendors will showcase video games and consoles from past and present, featuring Atari, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Sega Genesis, along with a strong selection of retro titles. Comic sellers will offer both graded and ungraded books to browse. A special guest will be announced. Admission ranges from $10 to $15 depending on ticket type, and children under 12 receive a complimentary Hot Wheels car or Pokémon cards.

Fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game can take part in a local play event. The entry fee is $10, and prizes are awarded as store credit.

At Groveland Exchange, Heidi Kort of Seed Time Harvest shares the journey of her homestead wildschool initiative, from its early vision to a thriving community of homeschool nature learners. A hands-on station for children offers a chance to explore and engage with nature-focused activities. The event welcomes those interested in homeschooling, sustainability, homesteading, and community reliance. Participants are invited to bring plant starts, seeds, permaculture books, or tools to contribute as gifts on the share blanket.