Mickey meets the Braves ©The Walt Disney Company

Florida Vacation Guide to February 2012 Family-Friendly Orlando Events

There’s no shortage of festivals and events taking place in Orlando. If you’re heading to this part of the Sunshine State during the month of February with kids in tow, there are several events taking place that you might like to participate in.

2012 Silver Spurs Rodeo

Have yourself a broncin’ good time at the biggest rodeo this side of the Mississippi! Saddle bronc riding, bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and team roping are all taking place at the modern Silver Spurs Rodeo. There are special events taking place for children, including mutton bustin’! If this sounds fun to you, visit silverspursrodeo.com for details!

2012 Atlanta Braves Spring Training

If part of your Florida vacation will be spent at Disney World and you have baseball fans in your group, you must plan a visit to Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex to catch the Atlanta Braves during their annual spring training season. Find details at disneyworldsports.disney.go.com

2012 Osceola County Fair & Livestock Show

What’s more fun than a good, old-fashioned fair? The Osceola County Fair & Livestock Show features fun rides for the whole family, yummy food, arts and crafts and lots and lots of exhibits teaching about the rich agricultural heritage of Osceola County. For information, including dates, visit osceolacountyfair.com

Tell us…

When you’re on your Florida vacation with your family do you prefer to do everything as one unit, or do you tend to split up where you can and allow everyone to do their own thing?