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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Discovery Center
Museum
701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
Around The Villages
Affordable hands-on educational fun. Exhibits change every few months and feature different themes.
4.5
Indoor Activity
Kid - Approved
Hands - On Experience
Science Centers
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Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show
Entertainment
6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Around The Villages
Quintessential weird Florida experience: a mermaid show. The show is included with your park admission.
4.7
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Mermaid Experience
Entertainment
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The Escape Game Orlando
Escape Room
8145 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Like playing a game on a movie set with multiple rooms to explore and fun puzzles. Highly rated. Indoor fun.
5
Highly Rated
Indoor Fun
Immersive Experiences
Escape Rooms
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Orlando Cat Cafe
Cat Cafe
532 Cagan Park Ave, Clermont, FL 34714
Around The Villages
Relax with Minch Coffee or tea while watching the playful antics of adorable, adoptable cats and kittens.
4.6
Animal Encounters
Unique Experience
Young Kids
Cat Cafe
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LunaSea Alpaca Farm
Farm Tour
18810 Lone Dove Ln, Clermont, FL 34715
Around The Villages
Top rated. Painting and yoga with Llamas and Alpacas. Educational tour Home to 35 alpacas and 5 llamas.
4.9
Llamas
Variety of Animals
Hands on Experience
Farm Adventures
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Pirate's Dinner Adventure
Dinner Show
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
This kid-friendly dinner drama with acrobatics & music takes place on an 18th-century ship replica.
4.3
Dinner
Kid Approved
Live Entertainment
Pirates
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Kennedy Space Center
Museum
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Around The Villages
Strong multigenerational appeal. Attractions, events, exhibits and launches, info on launches and more.
4.4
Try Something New
Unique Adventure
Space Museum
Kid - Approved
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Guided Cape Canaveral Tours
Museum Tour
191 Museum Cir, Cape Canaveral, FL 32925
Around The Villages
Visit the complexes and discover first hand where America’s first satellite was launched and history made.
4.7
Educational
Space Lovers
Tours
Science Centers
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Palm Island Park / Grantham Point Park
Walking Paths
411 S Tremain St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Small trail with a beautiful boardwalk. Birds and alligators. About 1 mile. Very close to Grantham Point.
4.8
Fishing
Free or Low Cost
Scenic Florida
Nature Explorers
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Florida Air Museum
Museum
4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Around The Villages
Aviation-focused museum, showcasing aircraft, exhibits, and interactive displays. Great for all ages.
4.3
Educational
Space Lovers
Museum
Airplanes
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Mars Base 1
Museum
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Around The Villages
Ages 10 and above. 7-hour immersive program. Participants manage the Base Operations Center on Mars.
4.1
Try Something New
Immersive
Indoor Fun
Space Lovers
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Chocolate Kingdom
Chocolate Factory
9901 Hawaiian Ct., Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Guided chocolate factory tour and tasting experience. Chocolate Museum. Tastings & make your own.
4.7
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Unique Experience
Chocolate Lovers
Make Your Own Candy
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