In + Around Orlando

It is no secret that here at Orlando Mom Collective we love to support local businesses and creators. There are so many authors in Central Florida with published novels and children's books. We have collected a comprehensive list of...

Since 1970, April has been celebrated globally as Earth Month. Both of my kids are currently doing special projects and school events in honor of Earth Month, which got me thinking about how we as a family strive to...

Are you looking for a fun and memorable way to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood? If so, our Pop Up Portrait Playdate is for you!! Look no further than Little Llamas Portraits to deliver the best black and...

We are SO excited to announce our 8th annual Bloom event, sponsored by AdventHealth for Women! Who is the event for? This event is for new, newish and expecting moms, so no matter if you are expecting or already have a...

When my sister asked what she could buy my girls for Christmas this year, I knew I wanted them to have something experiential. I browsed the Orlando Mom Collective 99 family friendly experience gift guide by another contributor and immediately...

I've lived in Florida my whole life. I've watched dirt roads become paved roads, cow fields become subdivisions, and tiny unknown campgrounds become packed tourist attractions. The campground trend isn't unique to Florida. A record 58 million American households...

Just south of ICON Park off International Drive in Orlando, is quite possibly the most unique indoor amusement park I have ever been to. With a heavy emphasis on learning and science, WonderWorks is truly a destination just like...

This Best Meet-up Places for Playdates in Orlando Guide provides information about the best places in Orlando to meet up with children 8 or younger.  Each place has the following requirements in common: It’s shady The children can roam free...

From a young age I loved learning about Presidents. I particularly enjoyed learning about Abraham Lincoln and JFK. Eventually it turned into a desire to understand the stories around all of the Presidential assassinations. Any family vacation that took us...

There are lots of great events for kids happening around Orlando this month! What's going on your calendar? *Please note – While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and event details on our guides, we always encourage you...

As a local to Orlando, but a transplant from the Northeast by way of the West Coast, I love our Florida beaches, I do. However, now and then I look for local trips or vacations for our family that...

I moved to Orlando at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. At first, I thought simply, "this sucks,” but it forced me to appreciate Orlando for what it is outside of the theme parks (which didn’t make my...

What is the Montessori Method of Education? Montessori Learning is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Consider it more like facilitated learning than direct teaching. Named after Dr. Maria Montessori, this method of...

This Central Florida Libraries Storytime Guide provides information for libraries and story times for the littles throughout the Central Florida area. what you’ll find in this guide: ‣ library branches throughout Central Florida ‣ story time information Downtown Orlando Hiawassee Branch 7391 W. Colonial Drive Orlando,...

    New Smyrna Beach is a classic beach town, with narrow streets, wide beaches, great food and a laid-back attitude. National Geographic Magazine recognized New Smyrna Beach as “one of the world’s top 20 surf towns.”  Its residents and visitors...