There is so much to do in Orlando this weekend that won't break the bank, with an amazing choice of free and cheap things to do for everyone!
Free And Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando!
Whether your a local or a visitor to the city, Orlando offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and best of all there is tons of amazing events and things to do that are either free or cheap!
From free events for the little ones, to cheap nights out for the big kids!, we've go you covered with the best free and cheap events and things to do, including community events, car shows, concerts, farmers markets, free museum days, outdoor movie nights, festivals, and more.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024
Now - September 2
Imagine hundreds of state-of-the-art drones “dancing” across the sky, choreographed to a soaring musical score of iconic Disney music and memorable dialogue from beloved Disney movies. See Disney stories come to life in Disney Dreams That Soar—a free one-of-a-kind, nearly 10-minute drone show at Disney Springs that’s so exhilarating, you might feel as if you’re flying too!
Now - August 25
Enter the world of the fairies as you explore the gateways to each of the different fairies throughout Leu Gardens. You’ll find twenty doors that lead to the homes of our garden fairies, each with whimsical and unique design made especially for each fairies’ personality. Enjoy the make believe world of each fairy as you search for their own special door. Included with general admission.
Now - August 17
Westgate Resorts and Venardos Circus, offering a one-of-a-kind, limited-run summertime circus spectacular directly outside the gates of Westgate Town Center, Westgate Vacation Villas and Westgate Towers Resorts located off Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Now - August 15
In order to celebrate the creative and eclectic cuisine and cocktails that can only be found in our local neighborhoods, nine Main Street Districts are sponsoring Sip & Savor Weeks. Restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at various price points and bars will be offering specials that are better than happy hour prices.
Now - August 11
Calling all food lovers! Flavors of Florida is returning to Disney Springs with a menu that will make your taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through Aug. 11, 2024, you will have the opportunity to taste some of our must-try items at over 40 flavor-filled locations across Disney Springs. You’ll be able to take part in a summer menu filled with citrus vibes, like the Orange Slushie from Amorette’s Patisserie, or the Key Lime Pie Marshmallows from Wondermade. Let’s not forget the mouthwatering Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos from City Works Eatery & Pour House.
Now - August 11
With the new school year just around the corner, many families will be looking for fun ways to finish the summer and create some last-minute memories. One event local families won’t want to miss is the Back 2 School Bash hosted by WonderWorks Orlando. This exciting celebration will be held August 2-11, 2024, at the upside-down house on International Drive. During this event, Florida residents can snag a special admission rate of only $22, plus tax, per person. End your summer on a high note and have some discounted fun!
August 9 - 10
Get Ready for the Ultimate Back to School Bash! Are you ready to kick off the new school year in the most exciting way possible? Join us for our Back to School Bash, a fun-filled event that will make going back to school a celebration to remember.
August 9
Starting at 6:30 pm on Friday August 9 at Ivanhoe Park we have an incredible line-up of food trucks for you all to enjoy and Ivanhoe Park bartenders will be slinging ice cold bevs all night long!
August 9
Join the fun every 2nd Friday evening of the month on Towne Square in Downtown Leesburg for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy Live Music: Enjoy performances from talented local artists, and an Evening Market: Explore unique goods from local vendors and merchants, plus Delicious Eats: Savor the flavors of Leesburg with a variety of food and drink options.
August 9
The City of Casselberry hosts its monthly food truck event on the second Friday of every month at Lake Concord Park with live music, product vendors and about eight food trucks. There also is art displays and a play area for children.
August 9
This months film is: Raising Arizona (1987). A comedy directed by the Coen Brothers. It follows ex-con H.I. McDunnough and his wife, Edwina, a police officer, who kidnap a baby from a wealthy family after struggling to conceive. Their plan quickly spirals into chaos as they evade the law, H.I.'s criminal associates, and their own doubts, all while trying to build a family in their quirky, heartfelt way. Tools provided- All crafting and Art supplies are provided but please bring any special supplies you may want to use.-Complementary Snack and Drink Concession included.
Every Friday and Saturday
Sundown Sessions; a free early live-music series inside Lil Indies, giving you the chance to ease into your evening with a cocktail or mocktail, and laid back rock, pop, folk or blues music. Sundown Sessions feature a rotating roster of solo & duo local acts, plus an occasional touring act in Lil Indies.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon.
Every Friday
TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.
Every Friday
Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo.
Every Friday
Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.
Every Friday
Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
Now - September 2
Imagine hundreds of state-of-the-art drones “dancing” across the sky, choreographed to a soaring musical score of iconic Disney music and memorable dialogue from beloved Disney movies. See Disney stories come to life in Disney Dreams That Soar—a free one-of-a-kind, nearly 10-minute drone show at Disney Springs that’s so exhilarating, you might feel as if you’re flying too!
Every Saturday & Sunday, Now - September 2
Foam parties are back at Island H20 Water Park in Kissimmee every Saturday and Sunday in August PLUS Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Island H2O will be cranking up the tunes and adding lots and lots of FOAM, think adding a full packet of laundry powder to your washer machine and then some! From 12 pm - 4 pm, everyone will love dancing in an endless mountain of foam and bubbles while grooving to their favorite music. all included in park admission!
Every Saturday, Now - August 31
Join us for Lake Nona Live: Summer Nights, featuring live music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 pm at Lake Nona Town Center in front of the Beacon. Enjoy an evening of great tunes, lawn games, and delicious cocktails. Bring your friends and family and celebrate the summer with us!
Now - August 25
Enter the world of the fairies as you explore the gateways to each of the different fairies throughout Leu Gardens. You’ll find twenty doors that lead to the homes of our garden fairies, each with whimsical and unique design made especially for each fairies’ personality. Enjoy the make believe world of each fairy as you search for their own special door. Included with general admission.
Now - August 17
Westgate Resorts and Venardos Circus, offering a one-of-a-kind, limited-run summertime circus spectacular directly outside the gates of Westgate Town Center, Westgate Vacation Villas and Westgate Towers Resorts located off Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Now - August 15
In order to celebrate the creative and eclectic cuisine and cocktails that can only be found in our local neighborhoods, nine Main Street Districts are sponsoring Sip & Savor Weeks. Restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at various price points and bars will be offering specials that are better than happy hour prices.
Now - August 11
Calling all food lovers! Flavors of Florida is returning to Disney Springs with a menu that will make your taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through Aug. 11, 2024, you will have the opportunity to taste some of our must-try items at over 40 flavor-filled locations across Disney Springs. You’ll be able to take part in a summer menu filled with citrus vibes, like the Orange Slushie from Amorette’s Patisserie, or the Key Lime Pie Marshmallows from Wondermade. Let’s not forget the mouthwatering Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos from City Works Eatery & Pour House.
Now - August 11
With the new school year just around the corner, many families will be looking for fun ways to finish the summer and create some last-minute memories. One event local families won’t want to miss is the Back 2 School Bash hosted by WonderWorks Orlando. This exciting celebration will be held August 2-11, 2024, at the upside-down house on International Drive. During this event, Florida residents can snag a special admission rate of only $22, plus tax, per person. End your summer on a high note and have some discounted fun!
August 9 - 10
Get Ready for the Ultimate Back to School Bash! Are you ready to kick off the new school year in the most exciting way possible? Join us for our Back to School Bash, a fun-filled event that will make going back to school a celebration to remember.
August 10 - 11
The Central Florida Home Expo which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center features exhibitors with fabulous ideas for consumers. At this show you’ll find the latest in products and services for home improvement. Visitors meet with professionals to make your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping, patio or decorating project a big success.
August 10
The Back to School Expo is an exclusive opportunity for parents, teachers and others to connect face-to-face with education, health and family focused organizations and companies. It's also Florida's tax-free school shopping weekend. Get your family school-ready with great savings!
Prizes, Discounts and Giveaways!!
August 10
Join Orlando Solar Bears at the AdventHealth Rink at Kia Center for an Open House on Saturday, August 10 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to select your seats for the upcoming 2024-25 season! Take advantage of savings for all of your Solar Bears necessities at our equipment and merchandise sale and participate in our street hockey tournament.
August 10
A one day convention at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee celebrating comic books, toys, anime, and pop culture. With guest, costume contest, scavenger hunt, vendors, and more!
August 10
The Second Saturday Improv Show at the Melrose Center celebrates this summer with our Long Form Summer Series. These shows feature local improv troupes showcasing their signature comedy styles as they battle it out for your love and affection. In this live comedy show, improv actors will make up scenes, stories and songs right in front of your eyes.
August 10
On Saturday, August 10 at 8 pm, Movie Trash at The Nook located at 2432 E. Robinson St, Orlando presents Hobgoblins. The movie is regarded as one of the worst films ever made, so... of course it's perfect for Movie Trash at The Nook! Bring a chair if you have one (The Nook has seating, but it is limited). As with all Movie Trash at The Nook screenings, it is free and open to the public, however, if you’d like to throw Orlando Pop-Up Movie Services a few bucks in the tip jar, that would be amazing.
Every Friday and Saturday
Sundown Sessions; a free early live-music series inside Lil Indies, giving you the chance to ease into your evening with a cocktail or mocktail, and laid back rock, pop, folk or blues music. Sundown Sessions feature a rotating roster of solo & duo local acts, plus an occasional touring act in Lil Indies.
Every Friday and Saturday, 7 pm
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm
In this knockdown, comedy battle, performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters. There can only be one King of the Hill!
Every Saturday
Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking.
Every Saturday
Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions.
Every Saturday
Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend.
Every Saturday
Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday!
Every Saturday
The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly.
Every Saturday
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Every Saturday
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park.
Every Saturday
The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall.
Every Saturday
Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.
Every Saturday
Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024
Now - September 2
Imagine hundreds of state-of-the-art drones “dancing” across the sky, choreographed to a soaring musical score of iconic Disney music and memorable dialogue from beloved Disney movies. See Disney stories come to life in Disney Dreams That Soar—a free one-of-a-kind, nearly 10-minute drone show at Disney Springs that’s so exhilarating, you might feel as if you’re flying too!.
Every Saturday & Sunday, Now - September 2
Foam parties are back at Island H20 Water Park in Kissimmee every Saturday and Sunday in August PLUS Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Island H2O will be cranking up the tunes and adding lots and lots of FOAM, think adding a full packet of laundry powder to your washer machine and then some! From 12 pm - 4 pm, everyone will love dancing in an endless mountain of foam and bubbles while grooving to their favorite music. all included in park admission!
Now - August 25
Enter the world of the fairies as you explore the gateways to each of the different fairies throughout Leu Gardens. You’ll find twenty doors that lead to the homes of our garden fairies, each with whimsical and unique design made especially for each fairies’ personality. Enjoy the make believe world of each fairy as you search for their own special door. Included with general admission.
Now - August 17
Westgate Resorts and Venardos Circus, offering a one-of-a-kind, limited-run summertime circus spectacular directly outside the gates of Westgate Town Center, Westgate Vacation Villas and Westgate Towers Resorts located off Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Now - August 15
In order to celebrate the creative and eclectic cuisine and cocktails that can only be found in our local neighborhoods, nine Main Street Districts are sponsoring Sip & Savor Weeks. Restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at various price points and bars will be offering specials that are better than happy hour prices.
Now - August 11
Calling all food lovers! Flavors of Florida is returning to Disney Springs with a menu that will make your taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through Aug. 11, 2024, you will have the opportunity to taste some of our must-try items at over 40 flavor-filled locations across Disney Springs. You’ll be able to take part in a summer menu filled with citrus vibes, like the Orange Slushie from Amorette’s Patisserie, or the Key Lime Pie Marshmallows from Wondermade. Let’s not forget the mouthwatering Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos from City Works Eatery & Pour House
Now - August 11
With the new school year just around the corner, many families will be looking for fun ways to finish the summer and create some last-minute memories. One event local families won’t want to miss is the Back 2 School Bash hosted by WonderWorks Orlando. This exciting celebration will be held August 2-11, 2024, at the upside-down house on International Drive. During this event, Florida residents can snag a special admission rate of only $22, plus tax, per person. End your summer on a high note and have some discounted fun!.
August 10 - 11
The Central Florida Home Expo which takes place at the Orange County Convention Center features exhibitors with fabulous ideas for consumers. At this show you’ll find the latest in products and services for home improvement. Visitors meet with professionals to make your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping, patio or decorating project a big success.
August 11
Join us at Bithlo Community Park under the basketball court for a fun-filled day of free games, music, and food as we celebrate heading back to school. This in-person event is the perfect way to kick off the school year with a bang! There will be plenty of activities for all ages, so bring your friends and family along for a day of laughter and excitement. Don't miss the opportunity to grab complimentary resources and win a few raffles!
Pints n’ Paws Reboot!
August 11
On Sunday, August 11 head to West End Live for a tail-wagging good time as we reveal the highly anticipated 2025 Poster Pup! Enjoy great live music, indulge in the Sanford Food Truck Fiesta with over 50 local food trucks and tents, plus explore fantastic vendors! This free event is perfect for the whole family, so bring everyone, including your furry friends. See you there for a day filled with fun, friends, and fur babies! Cheers!
August 11
The monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta is the largest food truck event in the Orlando area!
Bringing you over 30 of the best food trucks and tents Central Florida has to offer PLUS dozens of local artisan vendors for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy craft beer and cocktails from the bars, and live music plus we feature outdoor patios and plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit and eat!
Free parking. Pet and family friendly. Positive vibes.
Every Sunday
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as the Promenade at Sunset Walk, El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina, BR 77 Brazilian Steak House, and Estefan Kitchen Orlando present Sunday-Latin-Sunday. on the Promenade Plaza Stage, featuring the very best DJs from Central Florida including: DJ Gabriel, DJ J Quezt, DJ Elie, and DJ K1X spinning the best merengue, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, and more!
Every Sunday
Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies.
Every Sunday
A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero. Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, Games.
Every Sunday
One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm
Every Sunday
The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm.
Every Sunday
Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.
Every Sunday
Enjoy Family Fun Day every Sunday at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm.
Every Sunday
Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice.
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