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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Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Boat Tour
312 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Around The Villages
Surprisingly elegant and relaxing. Wildlife and scenery, magnificent & mansions and historic homes.
4.8
Grandkids Visiting
Boat Tours
Boat Rides
Quiet Escapes
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Mystique Escape Room
Escape Room
341 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Highly themed private escape experiences. Indoor fun. Top rated fun for families, friends, date night.
4.9
Date Night
Games
Indoor Fun
Escape Rooms
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Busch Gardens
Theme Park
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Around The Villages
Busch Gardens: the theme park that mixes roller coasters and animals. Educational events daily.
4.4
Young Kids
Grandkids Visiting
Animal Encounters
Adventure Parks
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Juniper Springs Area - Stargazing
Stargazing
26701 E Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Around The Villages
Juniper Springs and the surrounding Ocala National Forest & campgrounds offer spectacular stargazing.
4.1
Stargazing
Quiet Evening
Grandkids Visiting
Space Lovers
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Gemini Springs
Walking Paths
DeBary, FL 32713
Around The Villages
With nearly 5 miles of gentle woodland paths and paved trails, playgrounds, picnic area, a dog park.
4.7
Fishing
Free or Low Cost
Scenic Florida
Nature Explorers
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Carney Island Conservation Area
Hiking and Swimming
13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
Around The Villages
More than 700 acres to explore. Families have access to walking trails and two playground areas.
4.6
Natural Florida
Nature Lover
Hiking
Swimming
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Camp Villages
Camp Villages
984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
In The Villages
Summer activities; reservations recommended -- available if grandkids are living nearby or visiting.
4.5
Social for Kids
Camp Life
Young Kids
Grandkids Visiting
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Arcade Monsters
Arcade
950 Market Promenade Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Around The Villages
Arcade games, virtual reality, and motion simulation rides. bowling, and pinball. All ages welcome.
4.8
Bowling
Indoor Fun
Family Adventures
Arcade & Gaming
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Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
Airboats
3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739
Around The Villages
Airboat rides, wildlife park, and Florida adventure attraction. Airboats, gators, and drive-thru safari.
4.7
Grandkids Visiting
Animal Encounters
Airboat Adventures
Alligator Adventures
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Crayola Experience
Museum
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
Around The Villages
Interactive, hands-on kids activities. With 70,000 square feet of family attractions, A colorful destination.
4.8
Indoor Fun
Museum
Kid - Approved
Hands - On Experience
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VIP - KSC Elite VIP Tour
Museum
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Around The Villages
The VIP treatment at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! With this exclusive all-day small-group tour.
4.5
VIP Experience
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Space Lovers
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Riddler's Escape Oxford
Escape Room
10881 North Highway 301, Oxford, FL 34484
Near The Villages
Fully immersive, hands on brain games. Creative themed escape experiences, perfect for families.
4.9
Indoor Fun
Immersive
Family Adventures
Escape Rooms
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