Carter Family Bowl in Winter Garden

Kids 15 and under bowl free all summer long at Carter Family Bowl in Winter Garden. You have to go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/carterFL to register for passes. Kids can bowl free 2 games per day all summer long plus the cost of shoe rental. Adults can purchase a family pass for $24.95, which covers up to four people over the age of 15, and covers 2 games per day all summer as well.

Thanks Kemba for the heads up!

Orlando Science Center 4/15

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Safety Expo. (4/14)

You are cordially invited to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Safety Expo.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Central Operations

2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando

(Corner of West Colonial and John Young Parkway)

RSVP preferred by April 6, 2012

via email: safetyexpo@ocfl.net

via phone: 407-254-7010

Brochure available on the website below

Free car seat checks!

http://childrenssafetyvillagefl.com/

Central Florida Earth Day (4/21)

Central Florida Earth Day 2012

Saturday, April 21, 2012 • 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Lake Eola Park (east side), Orlando

Please join us for the 7th annual Central Florida Earth Day, the largest and longest-running Earth Day event in Central Florida!

http://www.cfearthday.org/

Spring Fever in the Garden (4/14 - 4/15)

Spring Fever is a great time for the entire family. The busiest zone for all ages is our KIDZONE.
We have exhibits and activities that pertain to the environment as well as activities that are just plain fun for everyone. Bugs, snakes, clowns and more will be on display in KIDZONE and admission and participation will be FREE!!!

Children will be given "take home sacks" they can use to collect all the information given and things they have made with their own hands.

There will be a clown on stilts that makes animals and shapes from balloons. Another clown will be drawing caricatoons on the children’s faces!

There will be a "Children’s Train" that will take children for rides around KIDZONE!

Come and watch the "juggler" on a unicycle juggling all sorts of items, even including "FIRE".

Ronald McDonald, Benny the Butafrog, and the Chic Filet "Cow" will be making appearances and handing out free items.

There will be plenty of fun and balloons galore for everyone.

And remember, KIDZONE is totally free!!

http://www.springfeveringarden.com/

Swim Lessons

It is getting warmer. No. It is hot! And it is time to think about swimming lessons. Here are a few links to places I have heard of:

http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/aquatics.asp#Waterbabies

http://www.safestartusa.org/

http://www.theswimsquad.com/swimming-lessons-orlando

http://www.lane4swimschool.com/

http://www.bigfishswimschool.com/

http://ymcacentralflorida.com/y-locations/roper/

http://baldwinpark.orlandometrogymnastics.com/swim-school/

Sea World Under 5 Free!

Children five and younger can now explore the wonders of Africa and the depths of the ocean for FREE with the new SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass.
The Preschool Pass offers unlimited admission to both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa for all of 2012.
Little ones can experience kid-size thrills, get up close to their favorite animals and see shows brought to life in ways that only SeaWorld and Busch Gardens can. Your child's year of fun awaits.

http://commerce.4adventure.com/estore/scripts/skins/ssof/default.aspx

Florida Natives

Event Type: Children's Programs
Date: 3/30/2012
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:15 PM

Description:

Meet some of the wonderful animals that share our state, including a few you might see in your own backyard. Learn why it is important to save habitats for these natives. Presented by the Central Florida Zoo. Ages 3-8.

Library: Hiawassee Branch
Location: Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Presenter: Central Florida Zoo
Status: Openings

http://calendar.ocls.info/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=154913

Repticon Orlando Reptile & Exotic Animal Show 5/19/2012

Where

Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

Upcoming

10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012

Categories

Events,  Kids | Family,  Pets | Animals

Repticon Orlando is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities. Admission: Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, 4 & under – Free

http://www.wftv.com/events/detail/671657/

The Fresh Beat Band 4/20/2012

Where

Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819

Upcoming

7:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012

Cost

$23.00  –  $35.50   Buy

Performing

The Fresh Beat Band Live

Categories

Entertainment,  Events,  Concerts

Straight from the Nick Jr. television series comes The Fresh Beat Band, performing at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Friday, April 20th, 2012. You and your little ones will have a blast jumping around to FBB favorites like "Great Day", "Here We Go", "Bananas", "A Friend Like You", "Just Like a Rock Star" and much more!

http://www.wftv.com/events/detail/873653/

Living in Southwest Orlando with Kids

I have created this blog to post economical (and sometimes not so economical) ideas for kids in Orlando. I have lived in Orlando for 18 years, but within the last two years have found the need to connect with parents in the area. After hours of Googling, I decided what I am looking for does not exist. Let's share, connect and build a community!

Feel free to post crafty idea, places to go, things to see, shows in town, etc. Sky is the limit. Please do not post SPAM, profanity, negative comments or non-kid friendly suggestions.

Newbie Mum
aka Melissa