Grandkids Are Coming to Visit You At The Villages
Grandkids are coming to town, and suddenly the question becomes, "What are we going to do with them?"
Whether they're toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this page is designed to help you find experiences they'll actually remember. From animal encounters and hands-on attractions to springs, airboats, adventure parks, museums, and rainy-day activities, you'll discover ideas both in and around The Villages.
This page has a lot of filters because grandkids can have a lot of interests—and those interests can change overnight. You may want to enlist the parents' help to identify today's interests. Yesterday's dinosaur lover may be today's space enthusiast.
And, believe it or not, the perfect activity for a 7-year-old may not always be located in the middle of a retirement community, just 10 minutes away by golf cart. Some of the most memorable experiences are a short drive away, so I encourage you to look beyond the bubble and keep an open mind.
You'll do great! Use the filters below to narrow your options by age, interests, location, and activity type—and get ready to earn your title as the Coolest Grandparent Ever.
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Art Masterclass - Mosaic Lamp Class
Lamp Making Class
7081 Grand National Dr Unit 102, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Take your handmade Turkish mosaic lamp home. All materials are included.
5
Unique
Arts and Crafts
Try Something New
Classes
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World Equestrian Center
Destination
8105 NW 21st St, Ocala, FL 34482
Around The Villages
Award Winning Destination: Time's 2024 Greatest Places. Three distinct dining options and luxury retailers.
4.8
Foodies
Unique Experience
Horse Lovers
Equestrian Events
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Drive a NASCAR Experience
Drive a NASCAR
1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Around The Villages
Experience the thrill of driving a real NASCAR race car at NASCAR Racing Experience, at Daytona.
4.8
Adult Friends Visiting
Car Enthusiast
Drive a Race Car
Unique Experience
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Kissimmee Prairie
Star Gazing
33103 NW 192nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Around The Villages
One of just two International Dark Sky Places in the Florida. Offers dedicated astronomy viewing pads.
4.8
Stargazing Florida
Photography
Florida's Dark Sky Park
Space Lovers
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - HOGSMEADE
Theme Park
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Hogsmeade Hogwarts Castle: Inside: Universal Islands of Adventure. The castle and snow-covered village.
4.8
Wizard Experience
Immersive Experiences
Adventure Parks
Coolest Grandparent Ever
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Maine Coon Manor
Cat Cafe
5740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Around The Villages
High-end coffee shop with majestic Maine Coons Cats and several other specialty breed house "residents."
4.8
Animal Encounters
Cat Cafe
Top Rated
Unique Experience
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MaxFlight Helicopter Services
Helicopter Rides
4010 4th St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Around The Villages
5.0 out of 995 reviews. Tours including theme park views. Nighttime flights are available. 100% Private.
5
Aerial Adventure
Private Rides
Try Something New
Aerial Adventures
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King’s Landing
Guided Tour
5722 Baptist Camp Road, Apopka, FL 32712
Around The Villages
Several guided tours through clear spring-fed waters. Self Guided Tours. Glass Bottom Kayaks. Glow tours.
4.8
Top Rated Experience
Guided kayaking tours
Glass Kayaks
Water Adventures
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Lake Okahumpka Disc Golf Course
Disc Golf
6085 E State Rd 44, Wildwood, FL 34785
Near The Villages
Disc Golf. Dogs and strollers allowed. Restroom available. Good signage. No drinking water. 18 hole.
4.5
Free or Low Cost
Grandkids Visiting
Sports Adventure
Disc Golf
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Tubing Rainbow River
Tubing
9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432, FL 34475
Around The Villages
As you drift along the river's glassy surface, the gentle current – flowing at around 1 mile per hour.
4.5
Grandkids Visiting
Tubing
lazy river
Nature Explorers
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Wizard of Oz Museum
Unique Experience
333 West Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Around The Villages
#1-rated self-guided tour of Oz. Step into the Yellow Brick Road, Emerald City, and tornado experiences.
4.8
Immersive Experiences
Unique Experience
Artsy
Movies
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Cassadaga - Spiritualist Community
Community
1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga, FL 32706
Around The Villages
America's Oldest Spiritual Camp. Events include: classes, Healings, Church services, and historical tours.
4.6
Spiritual
Artsy
Tours
Unique Experience
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