Family Day Out Ideas in Apopka, FL (2026): 6 Local Picks

Looking for the family day out ideas near you in Apopka? Here are 6 family outings worth the trip, starting with Club Lake Fall Festival and Kelly Park / Rock Springs, with what each one does best and how to get there.

6 picks · Updated October 2026

1
Club Lake Fall Festival

Event, $$
A fall weekend festival on a 43-acre ranch venue with a corn maze, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch, country store and parking are free.
- Family
- Kids
- Pumpkin patch
- Fall
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2
Kelly Park / Rock Springs

Park, $
Orange County park where visitors float tubes down the cool, clear run from Rock Springs. Tickets are sold online only with a daily cap, tubes must be brought in from outside, and pets are not allowed.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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3
King's Landing

Outdoor activity
A paddling outpost on Rock Springs Run in Apopka, where visitors rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards to explore clear spring-fed water in the Wekiva area.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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4
Wekiwa Springs State Park

Park, $
State park built around a clear spring that stays about 72 degrees all year, with a swimming area, on-site canoe and kayak rentals, and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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5
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Park
Eleven-mile, one-way wildlife drive along the Lake Apopka marshes, open to vehicles Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays. Visitors stop at designated pull-outs for birding and wildlife viewing; plan one to three hours.
- Family
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
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6
Magnolia Park

Park
County park on the shore of Lake Apopka that serves as a trailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, with camping, a boat ramp and picnic areas. Leashed pets are allowed.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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Year-round family outings

For a dependable day out in any season, start with the Orlando Science Center, Gatorland or the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. The Science Center is indoors and works for all ages, with KidsTown for younger children. Gatorland is open daily 10am to 5pm, rain or shine, and has gator shows, a petting area and add-ons like a zip line for older kids. The Audubon Center takes about an hour and is closed Mondays. Fort Christmas Historical Park is free and pairs history with a playground. For toddlers, Abracadabra Play & Café in Winter Garden is indoors, air-conditioned and accepts walk-ins.

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 6 family outings in Apopka.

Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range, with a handful at $$.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Tent and RV camping.

About Apopka

Apopka, the Indoor Foliage Capital of the World, is in northwest Orange County near Lake Apopka and Wekiwa Springs. It is home to many contractors and home service companies that work across the north side of the county.

Frequently asked questions

What can families do in Apopka besides theme parks?

The Orlando Science Center, Gatorland, the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey and Nona Adventure Park are popular non-theme-park outings. Free county parks such as Barber Park and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park have splash pads, and Fort Christmas Historical Park offers free history programs.

Where are free splash pads in Apopka?

Barber Park, Capehart Park, Barnett Park and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park all have free splash pads run by Orange County. Barber and Capehart run timed sessions from 10am to 6:45pm with a break from 2 to 3pm, and hours at Dr. P. Phillips change with the season.

What is a good rainy day activity for kids in Apopka?

The Orlando Science Center is the top rainy-day pick, with four floors of hands-on exhibits and a dome theater. For toddlers, Abracadabra Play & Café in Winter Garden is an indoor play cafe for ages 0 to 7. Gatorland stays open rain or shine if your family does not mind getting a little wet.

Are there free family events in Apopka?

Yes. Winter on the Avenue, the Winter Park 4th of July Celebration and the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival are free. Fort Christmas Historical Park offers free history programs, and Orange County parks with splash pads are free to visit.

Is there u-pick fruit near Apopka?

Tom West Blueberries in Ocoee is one of the few u-pick farms inside Orange County. It is closed for 2026 and expects to reopen in March 2027. Season dates depend on the crop, so call ahead before you go.