Your January PLAY Guide!
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Ring in 2022 with beautiful weather, outdoor activities and awesome family events in the Orlando area. Here's a list of our favorite things for families to do this January. We'll keep adding to it as things pop up during the month -- so bookmark this page!
Kid-Friendly NYE Parties & New Year's Day Events:
Crayola Experience Orlando
Friday, October 31, 12 p.m.
Families can ring in the New Year with colorful fun, crafts, a DJ dance party from 12-4 p.m., special mid-day countdowns at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. and character appearances. Plus, the first 100 kids in the attraction will receive a free glow necklace.

Friday, December 31, 5 & 7 p.m.
Dine in with your little ones and watch them ring in the new year with a ginger ale toast and a balloon drop. Balloon drops are at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m.
District Eat & Play, Oviedo
Friday, December 31
It can be tough for the whole family to stay up until midnight, so the 2022 balloon drop at The District at 9 p.m. and is free! DJ MJ will be hosting a night of food, games and fun for the whole family.
Dr. Phillips Center
Saturday, January 1, 6:30 p.m.
A ballet performed by State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Featuring graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes, this classic fairy tale is a treat the whole family will enjoy.  
A royal celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
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  • February 24-March 6: Disney’s Frozen at the Dr. Phillips Center


Date Night Idea:
The Ravenous Pig’s outdoor beer garden has tasty food and drinks (get the rosé on tap!). Plus, the lawn has plenty of space for strollers if need be.
565 West Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
407-628-2333
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