Family Day

Hello Lighthouse

October 3, 2026

Join us for a day filled with family fun as we celebrate the art of Sophie Blackall and Carlton Ward Jr.! This FREE Family Day features hands-on art and gallery activities, storytelling, and music! Listen as musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra perform a Symphony Storytime@OMA concert of the book Hello Lighthouse, written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Family Days are always free for the whole family.

Highlights:

• Symphony Storytime@OMA Hello Lighthouse
• Presentation by Sophie Blackall followed by a book signing
• Music with Mr. Richard
• Baby and Me with Orlando Family Stage
• Story Strolls with Orlando Family Stage
• Keepsake photos by Laser Photos
• Storytelling with Orange County Library System storyteller
• Food available for purchase from Pizzetteria Tarantini Food Truck and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Bilingual Storytime for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories in both Spanish and English! Join us on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-2:30 p.m., September 20 through October 11, for a drop-in storytime featuring picture books read aloud in Spanish and English. This special program will be held in the exhibition, Hello Sophie: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall. No registration required.

Family Day at the Orlando Museum of Art is a free, museum-wide celebration of art for children and their caregivers. On select dates, families are invited to explore the galleries, make art together, and enjoy kid-friendly activities that connect to current exhibitions or themes. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. You can move at your own pace, choose the activities that suit your family, and spend time creating and looking at art together.

Programs may include hands-on projects, storytelling, music, or live entertainment, depending on the date. Each Family Day offers a different mix of experiences, so there is always something new to discover.

Family Day Overview

Family Day at the Orlando Museum of Art is a free, museum-wide celebration of art for children and their caregivers. On select dates, families are invited to explore the galleries, make art together, and enjoy kid-friendly activities that connect to current exhibitions or themes. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. You can move at your own pace, choose the activities that suit your family, and spend time creating and looking at art together.

Programs may include hands-on projects, storytelling, music, or live entertainment, depending on the date. Each Family Day offers a different mix of experiences, so there is always something new to discover.

Who It’s For:

• Families looking for free art activities in Orlando
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to introduce children to museums
• Kids who enjoy making things, listening to stories, or exploring new spaces
• Community members seeking a creative day out that welcomes all ages

What Happens During a Typical Session: 

During Family Day, you can explore a range of activities. Staff and volunteers guide simple art projects that children and adults can complete together. Docents are available to answer questions in the galleries and there may be activities that help kids look closely at the artwork. In other spaces, you may find music, storytelling, or interactive performances that connect to the day’s theme.

Families are welcome to stay for a short visit or make an afternoon of it. You can step in and out of activities, take breaks as needed, and return to favorite areas. Food vendors may be on-site, and specific partners or performers can change from one Family Day to the next.

What’s Included: 

• Free admission to the Orlando Museum of Art on Family Day dates
• Hands-on art activities designed for children and caregivers to do together
• Themed gallery experiences that help kids connect with works on view
• A mix of family-friendly programs, which may include music, stories, or performances

Accessibility & Accommodations: For questions about accessibility accommodations or specific needs, please contact our education department at 407.896.4231 ext. 262 or education@omart.org before your visit.