24th Annual MAKE 'm SMILE

The Nathaniel's Hope 24th Annual MAKE 'm SMILE is the biggest party celebrating kids and adults with special needs. This one-of-a-kind event features family entertainment, stage performances, games, crafts, food, characters, petting zoos, inflatables, soak zone, and over 120 resource exhibitors.

Come as a VIP and be an honored guest, or come as a Buddy friend to VIPs around the park! VIPs and their parents/siblings FREE! General public $5 donation. Join the party! Everyone is welcome! Get more information and register.

To safely host the Make 'MSmileevent, roads surrounding Lake Eola Park will be affected with closures starting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7p.m.through Saturday, May 2, 2026,at 5 p.m.

Detailed road closure information below:

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Robinson Street closed from Rosalind Avenue to Eola Drive
Eola Drive closed from Robinson Street to Washington Street
Lane closure Rosalind Avenue from Central Boulevardto Robinson Street (Eastern most lane)
Osceola Circle at Central Boulevard

Traffic delays may occur in the surrounding area. During lane and road closures, temporary no parking may be in place. Notices will be posted.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.Please follow posted detours while traveling in the area.