Best Things to Do near me in Maitland, FL
Looking for the best things to do in Maitland? This small city just north of Winter Park punches above its size, with up-close eagles and owls at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, indie films and the outdoor Eden Bar at Enzian, and two thoughtful museum stops.
5 picks · Updated October 2026
The ranked list
- 1
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Park, $
Walk a paved path past eagles, owls and hawks that cannot return to the wild at this Maitland rehab center. About an hour and $10, it is an easy win with kids.
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Family
- Kids
- 2
Enzian Theater
Venue
A nonprofit single-screen cinema cafe showing independent and international films with dinner served at your seat. The Eden Bar under the oaks is a great pre-show hangout.
- Indoor
- Rainy day
- Date idea
- Local favorite
- 3
Maitland Art & History Museums
Museum
Group of four small museums in Maitland, anchored by the Maitland Art Center, plus a local history museum, a telephone museum and a restored 19th-century residence.
- Indoor
- Rainy day
- Date idea
- 4
Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida
Museum
Education center and museum focused on Holocaust history and its lessons, with a core exhibit that uses timed entry reservations. Admission is free, and the center runs public commemorations, lectures and teacher programs.
- Free
- Indoor
- Rainy day
- Adults
- 5
Jazz Tastings
Venue
Small Maitland jazz club and restaurant pairing live music with a seasonal dinner menu. It is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
- Live music
- Date idea
- Adults
- Nightlife
How to spend a day in Maitland
Start at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, where a paved path leads past resident eagles, owls and hawks and a visit takes about an hour. Then head to the Maitland Art & History Museums, a group of four small museums that includes the Maitland Art Center, a telephone museum and a restored 19th-century home.
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center is free but uses timed tickets for its core exhibit, so book ahead. Finish the day at Enzian Theater, a single-screen cinema cafe where you can eat during the film or have a drink at the Eden Bar under the oaks.
Tips for visiting Maitland
Maitland sits right next to Winter Park, so you can pair it with Park Avenue for lunch. Visit the birds early in summer, before midday heat, and save the indoor museums for afternoon storms. Enzian books up for the Florida Film Festival each spring, so plan ahead then.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 5 things to do in Maitland.
About Maitland
Maitland lies between Winter Park and Altamonte Springs along Lake Maitland. Its office parks near I-4 house many law firms, medical and dental practices, and other professional services.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maitland, Florida known for?
Maitland is known for its arts and culture, with the Maitland Art Center and historic museums, the Enzian Theater and the Florida Film Festival. It is also home to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, a raptor rehabilitation center, and the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida.
Is the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey worth visiting?
Yes, especially with kids or anyone who likes wildlife. Admission is $10, the visit takes about an hour along a paved outdoor path, and you see resident raptors such as eagles, owls and hawks that cannot be released. There is also a gazebo on Lake Sybelia for a picnic.
What can I do in Maitland on a rainy day?
Enzian Theater is the go-to, with independent and international films and food served during screenings. The Maitland Art & History Museums offer four small indoor museums, and the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center has free admission with timed tickets for its core exhibit.
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