ORLANDO, Fla. — The 11th annual Florida Kids & Family Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026. It blends high-energy amusement park entertainment with practical community parenting resources on a huge scale.
1. It’s Big: Touted as the largest kids and family event in the country, it brings together over 200 exhibitors.
2. Mom-Created Concept: Two local moms founded the expo to give Central Florida parents a convenient, “under-one-roof” discovery experience for regional schools, healthcare, and services. “Everything that you can think of, that I can think of as a mom, I wanted to put all in one place for parents to find new opportunities, new info and new resources,” producer Brandi Zrallack told us.
3. Interactive Animal Encounters: Kids can get hands-on with a petting zoo, pony rides, camel rides, and exotic interactions featuring kangaroos and alligators.
4. Meet Favorite Characters: Photo opportunities span multiple universes, including Star Wars characters, Ghostbusters, and interactive princess or superhero makeovers.
5. Nonstop Action: The floor features four live entertainment stages, aerial acts, a wrestling ring, bounce houses, and interactive local sports zones hosted by the Orlando Magic, among others. Tickets start at $10. A family 4-pack bundle is $32.