Too hot to brave a theme park? Too rainy to take a swim or hike a trail? You can count on a Central Florida summer to bring either soaring temperatures, nonstop rain or a little bit of both.

Whether you’re looking to entertain the kiddos or just fill up a summer day, there are plenty of indoor, air-conditioned activities to do around Orlando when being outside isn’t an option. Speed through go-kart tracks, catch a live jazz concert, dive into some regional art and history or even skydive inside. Here are 22 of the best indoor activities to do in Orlando this summer. 

Dancing Yeti 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Located within Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall, which opened May 2024, Nepalese eatery Dancing Yeti officially closed this summer. It is survived by the hall’s A Lo Cubano (Cuban street food), Antica Pizza (Neapolitan pizza), Braza (Brazilian barbecue) and more. Credit: Photo via The Great Southern Box Company Food Hall/Instagram
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Chow down at East End Market

3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando
The Central Florida food hub and neighborhood market is jam-packed with food ranging from savory meats to tasty vegan biscuits, giant cookies, craft-roasted Lineage coffee and an upstairs cocktail bar. There’s a patio outside for extra seating, but for too-hot or too-rainy days, we’re planting ourselves right inside to enjoy seemingly endless food and shopping options. Credit: Photo via East End Market/Facebook

Catch a show at Judson’s Live

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando
The newest venue at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Judson’s Live is a 150-seat club attached to the backside of Steinmetz Hall. It might be the smallest venue in the building, but its intimate atmosphere is drawing in the crowds. Credit: photo by Seth Kubersky
Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando If you want to experience some naturally occurring thrills while learning about the world around you, Orlando Science Center has it all. With options and exhibits fit for all ages, it’s a great spot to bring young ones. Credit: Photo via Orlando Science Center/Facebook
The Florida Prize group exhibition opens at OMA Credit: Photo via Orlando Museum of Art
Orange County Regional History Center 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Not only is it inexpensive, the Orange County Regional History Center will keep children busy for hours on end — with educational fun! Admission is $8 per adult and $6 per child between 5 and 12 years old, but on the third Thursday of each month, admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m. Credit: Photo via Orange County Regional History Center/Facebook
Have a laugh at SAK Comedy Lab 55 W. Church St., Orlando Downtown Orlando’s own SAK Comedy Lab is the perfect spot to laugh away your troubles, with an always evolving calendar of shows and performances. The spot opened in 1991, but the minds behind it were brewing up the concept for decades prior. It’s also cultivated some big players in the comedy world, most notably actor Wayne Brady, who went on to find fame as a performer on Whose Line Is It Anyway? Credit: Photo via SAK Comedy Lab/Facebook
Beat par at Orlando Putting Edge 5250 International Drive, Orlando Orlando Putting Edge really does put the edge in mini golf. This completely indoor and black-lit neon golf course is the perfect spot to test your athleticism (and maybe your eyesight) while in the cool comfort of the indoors. Credit: Photo via Putting Edge/Facebook

Get turned upside down at WonderWorks

9067 International Drive, Orlando
This all-around entertaining attraction offers an “amusement park for the mind.” Visit the I-Drive emporium for a glimpse into more than 100 exhibits and attractions that will make you scratch your head in confusion or widen your eyes in surprise. There’s also laser tag, a ropes course and a 6D motion ride. Credit: Photo via WonderWorks/Facebook

Go indoor skydiving at iFly

8969 International Drive, Orlando
Fly far, far away (figuratively) at iFly Orlando’s indoor skydiving park without ever having to set a foot outside. It’s the thrill of skydiving with the comfort and reliability of cool, crisp Central Florida air conditioning. Credit: Photo via iFly/Facebook

Go racing at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

9299 Universal Blvd., Orlando
This massive entertainment center hosts an indoor go-kart track, race simulators, laser tag, bowling, virtual reality games and even more, if you can imagine it. The complex also offers dining options and, thankfully, a beverage menu featuring beer, wine and cocktails. Credit: Photo via Andretti Indoor Karting & Games/Facebook
Visit the ocean at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium 8449 International Drive, Orlando Explore the deep sea without leaving Orlando at Sea Life Aquarium. Here, you’ll find Florida’s only 360 degree ocean tunnel and a ton of awe-inspiring creatures and varying exhibits and interactive zones. Get up close and personal with sea turtles, sharks and jellyfish; watch a feeding frenzy; or visit the coastal rockpool touch tank. Credit: Photo via Sea Life Orlando Aquarium/Facebook
Get nostalgic at Semoran Skateway 2670 Cassel Creek Boulevard, Casselberry A classic! Skate your day away at Semoran Skateway, where you can enjoy funky tunes and thrill at the heights of athleticism. Don’t forget your socks! Credit: Photo via Semoran Skateway/Yelp

Feed your creativity at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
This attraction remains a less touristy sight well worth seeing. The Morse Museum houses the most comprehensive collection of the works of stained glass pioneer Louis Comfort Tiffany in the world, including the masterpiece that is the Tiffany Chapel. Credit: Photo via Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art/Facebook
Fight for freedom at Lockbusters Escape Game 8326 International Drive, Orlando Massively rising in popularity in recent years, the escape room fad is actually worth the hype. Bring a group and voluntarily get locked in a room while you attempt to solve a series of intricate clues to meet your escape. Lockbusters Escape Game is just one of the puzzling escape room options around town, complete with five nearly inescapable rooms. Credit: Photo via Lockbusters Escape Game/Facebook

Chase all the thrills at Dezerland Park

5250 International Drive, Orlando
This massive indoor amusement center offers plenty to do for the whole family, including a bowling alley, go-karts, a movie theater and more. Dezerland is also home to the Orlando Auto Museum, showcasing thousands of vehicles, altogether valued at more than $200 million. Credit: Photo via Dezerland Park/Facebook

Conquer a meal at Medieval Times

4510 W. Vine St., Kissimmee
You don’t have to re-watch Game of Thrones to get in the medieval mood. Right here in Orlando we’ve got jousting knights, mass amounts of bourgeois screaming for bloodshed, and the expectation that you’ll eat with your hands. If that last part’s got you twisted, drink away your reluctance with a strawberry Maiden’s Kiss. Credit: Photo via Medieval Times/Facebook

Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
This art house theater in Maitland seems relatively normal, right? Wrong! At around 1 a.m. on some moonless nights, a screaming disembodied head has been spotted in the north corner of the building before it disappears into the kitchen. Credit: Photo via the Enzian

Special events at Orange County Library System

Various branches
Across 16 branches throughout Orange County, these libraries offer various classes, story times and special events specially catering to little ones. Credit: Photo via Orange County Library System/Facebook

Talk to cats at The Kitty Beautiful

360 State Lane, Orlando
Step into downtown Orlando’s Kitty Beautiful for an afternoon relishing the unconditional love and affection offered by all the cats and kittens available for adoption and cuddles. Reservations are strongly suggested to secure a spot, where you can snuggle the day away and grab a coffee and some light bites. Credit: Photo via The Kitty Beautiful/Facebook

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