Your Orlando weekend plans are here, and there's a great choice of free or cheap things to do that won't break the bank!
Free & Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando!
Whether your a local or a visitor, 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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ONGOING EVENTS
January 25 - October 27
INK! is a rotating exhibition of the Contemporary American Graphics Collection featuring limited edition lithographs, etchings, etc at Orlando Museum of Art.
February 1 - September 3
Leu Gardens invite you to experience an extraordinary exhibit like no other, connecting the world of nature and art. Origami is the Japanese word for “folding paper,” making something out of nothing, taking a square piece of paper and folding it to create a beautiful object. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN takes the folded object and transforms it into colossal metal sculpture that evokes wonder and imagination. Over 20 pieces from the original folds to art pieces will sure to captivate all ages. Included with garden admission.
January 31 - May 25
This exhibition at the Mennello Museum examines the rich and vibrant legacy of Central Florida’s arts and higher education through contemplating the work of three foundational figures – artists who have had a profound impact on the Central Florida art scene and have inspired generations of students. Through their extraordinary practices and decades of teaching, Mernet Larsen, Steve Lotz, and Bruce Marsh depict natural worlds both organically and geometrically, which implore viewers to analyze how they view the world through lenses of abstraction, symbolism, and perception.
January 25 - May 15
Dr. James Cottrell, an esteemed anesthesiologist and professor, and Joseph Lovett, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, have been collecting art for over forty years. Today, their collection numbers more than 500 works encompassing a wide array of paintings, prints, photography, and sculpture that comprise a broad of spectrum of styles, including abstraction, representation and conceptual art. See the collection at Orlando Museum of Art.OMA and the first installment of the transformational gift.
January 25 - May 15
On the occasion of the recent gift of 314 artworks from Dr Cottrell and Mr. Lovett’s Collection, Orlando Museum of Art will be presenting a small-scale exhibition of works by Edouard Prulhière. This exhibition will be concurrent to a major exhibition in January featuring the majority of gifts received from the Cottrell-Lovett Collection.
January 26 - May 4
Top Secret: License to Spy takes a looking into the fascinating world of espionage with real-life spy gadgets and hands-on experiments. This interactive exhibit is designed to challenge your skills and spark your curiosity. From breaking codes to testing your agility, there’s something for every aspiring secret agent. Craft the perfect disguise or master surveillance techniques to save the day!
February 1 - April 30
Spring Bloom is the most colorful time of the year as thousands of azaleas, camellias, and annuals signal a new season. The festival celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature from now through April 30. Visitors will experience four months of blooms with a riot of camellias and finishing with a grand finale of azaleas. Each day, enjoy live carillon concerts at 1 pm and 3 pm.
February 1 - April 27
From Pinewood to Pillars traces the evolution of Orange County’s courthouses, from the rustic, log-hewn buildings of Orlando’s pioneer days to the towering, state-of-the-art structure ushering in the new millennium. This pocket exhibit features rarely seen artifacts from the collections of the Orange County Regional History Center, showcasing the halls of justice that shaped not only Orlando’s skyline but also its history.
January 31 – March 30
The City of Orlando invites local visual artists to display their artwork to celebrate Black History Month in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall from January 31 – March 30, 2025. Art is an intrinsic part of Black heritage and culture, and the city is offering an opportunity for artists to showcase the diverse richness of African American history and heritage through the visual arts.
The 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor”, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, professional, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people.
January 9 – February 28
This exhibition explores the journey of African American artists such as Wonda Granville from the Central Florida community and how their works serve as a testament in preserving time. Now in its third year at Winter Garden City Hall, this exhibition explores the journey of African American artists from the Central Florida community and how their works serve as a testament in preserving time. This exhibition series preserves a small portion of the continuous American struggle, which is an African American struggle that needs to be told so that the importance can be felt year-round.
February 1 - 28
Celebrate Soulfully with vibrant music, delicious food and incredible attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, including special offerings at Disney Springs. Feast on Black Panther Petit Cake at Amorette's Patisserie, Soulful Pralines at The Ganachery and Pork Belly Diri Kolepwana from MICHELIN Recommended The Polite Pig. Plus, shop for merchandise inspired by Princess Tiana, Black Panther, Joe Gardner from Soul, and more favorite characters. A new mural will also be unveiled along the Disney Springs Art Walk, an outdoor series that currently includes murals from three Black artists.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
February 26 - March 9
Dreamland Amusements is back at Lake Square Mall Check the updated dates! Get ready for thrilling rides, fun games, and delicious treats because the carnival is back in town! Mark your calendars to bring your family and friends for an unforgettable time filled with excitement and laughter!
February 27 - March 9
The Central Florida Fair is returning for its 113th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!!
February 27 - March 9
Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration.
February 28 - March 9
The 84th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week, one of the best-known motorcycle rallies in the world, is February 28-March 9, 2025. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy spring riding in Daytona Beach for this 10-day rally - along historic Main Street to Midtown, Scenic A1A Highway, and through the best of old Florida, the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. The celebration continues at Daytona International Speedway, Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, and the U.S. 1 corridors and other locations throughout Volusia County.
February 27 - March 2
Get ready as the Apopka Fair returns to Kit Land Nelson Park. Now in it’s 24th year, this annual fair is presented by the Rotary Club of Apopka and features exciting carnival rides for all ages, plenty of mouth watering food and treats, live music and entertainment, carnival games and prizes, beer & wine garden, with fun for the entire family!
February 24 - March 1
The event brings artists from around the country together for a week of painting en plein air at Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park. Guests can tour the gallery and purchase pieces—or even buy them straight from the easel. Proceeds benefit Keep Seminole Beautiful and the Wekiva Wilderness Trust, both of which work to protect the river for future generations.
February 28 - March 1
Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of savory BBQ and high-flying seaplanes at the City of Tavares' 17th Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ on February 28th & March 1st, 2025. Bring the family to Wooton Park, Tavares and enjoy the free entertainment such as the AIR SHOW, DRONE SHOW, LIVE MUSIC, SEAPLANE CONTESTS & More!
February 28
Mark your calendars for February 28t, as we celebrate Black History Month with the UCF Black History Month All-Star Basketball Game! This exciting event, hosted at the UCF Education Complex and Gym, brings together representatives from UCF Black organizations like Progressive Black.
Every Friday
Food Truck Fridays is a weekly food truck gathering from Parking Lot Party. Every Friday at Ivanhoe Park Brewing,10 different food trucks will be available to kick your weekend off right.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
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 in the beautiful 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
Every Friday night, Sunset Walk presents the Promenade Racing Car & Truck Show, a free event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Enjoy live entertainment with DJ, bands, and more.
Every Friday
Round up your crew every Friday for Ladies Night at PBR Cowboy Bar, at Live! at the Pointe Orlando. Ladies drink free from 8 - 10 pm, and you can kick off the night with line dancing from 7 - 9 pm. Enjoy boot-stompin' DJ sets and a lively country vibe that's perfect for a night out with your girlies. Look for giveaways and other drink specials all night!
Every Friday
Unwind under the stars on Shark Bar’s patio at Live! at the Pointe Orlando, where live music meets laid-back beach vibes. The beach-themed bar is the ideal spot to sip drinks and kick off the weekend to the sounds of acoustic melodies. Take the party up a notch with a DJ Set with drink specials from 10 pm until close.
Every Friday
Start your weekend right with Friday Night Live at Sports & Social at Live! at the Pointe Orlando. After the game, keep the energy going with live music entertainment from 10 pm - 1 am. Whether you're dancing the night away or just soaking in the vibes, it's the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
February 26 - March 9
Dreamland Amusements is back at Lake Square Mall Check the updated dates! Get ready for thrilling rides, fun games, and delicious treats because the carnival is back in town! Mark your calendars to bring your family and friends for an unforgettable time filled with excitement and laughter!
February 27 - March 9
The Central Florida Fair is returning for its 113th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!!
February 27 - March 9
Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration.
February 28 - March 9
The 84th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week, one of the best-known motorcycle rallies in the world, is February 28-March 9, 2025. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy spring riding in Daytona Beach for this 10-day rally - along historic Main Street to Midtown, Scenic A1A Highway, and through the best of old Florida, the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. The celebration continues at Daytona International Speedway, Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, and the U.S. 1 corridors and other locations throughout Volusia County.
February 27 - March 2
Get ready as the Apopka Fair returns to Kit Land Nelson Park. Now in it’s 24th year, this annual fair is presented by the Rotary Club of Apopka and features exciting carnival rides for all ages, plenty of mouth watering food and treats, live music and entertainment, carnival games and prizes, beer & wine garden, with fun for the entire family!
February 24 - March 1
The event brings artists from around the country together for a week of painting en plein air at Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park. Guests can tour the gallery and purchase pieces—or even buy them straight from the easel. Proceeds benefit Keep Seminole Beautiful and the Wekiva Wilderness Trust, both of which work to protect the river for future generations.
February 28 - March 1
Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of savory BBQ and high-flying seaplanes at the City of Tavares' 17th Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ on February 28th & March 1st, 2025. Bring the family to Wooton Park, Tavares and enjoy the free entertainment such as the AIR SHOW, DRONE SHOW, LIVE MUSIC, SEAPLANE CONTESTS & More!
March 1 - 2
During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. .
Valid cardholders can access free admission to the following museums:
Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602
March 1 - 2
The Grant Seafood Festival is a time honored tradition like none other but what really sets it apart is the total commitment from our community — the festival is run 100% by volunteers and many booths are made up of family members, often having several generations working along side one another. The largest and longest running seafood festival in the Southeast United States. Over 35 different a’l’carte food items. Live, continuous music, over 150 crafters , 100% volunteer effort.
March 1 - 2
Join the Museum of Military History in Kissimmee to celebrate our American Military. Free admission, vendors, and veteran resources will be available.
March 1
The Winter Park Rotary Club and the City of Winter Park’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) present the 46th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 1, at 9 am., in downtown Winter Park. Gather your family and friends and wear some green to enjoy the parade. The celebration will also feature Irish music and step-dancing at the main stage in Central Park with demonstrations by local Irish dance schools. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
March 1
Come enjoy the free family-friendly concert series, Saturday Sounds, with Midnight Mayhem!
One of Apopka’s favorites - Midnight Mayhem is the ultimate dance party band with the biggest hits from the last 50 years! Enjoy food, beverages, and sweets from local food trucks, or bring your own food and beverages to enjoy throughout the evening.
March 1
Celebrating Latin culture with food and music for families. Kiosk, Food Trucks, Handcraft and more.
March 1
Members of the original Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team continue to WOW central Florida audiences, and work to pass on their water skiing skills to the next generation. Be sure to check out the Cypress Gardens Water Ski show at Martin Luther King Jr Park, on Lake Silver, Winter Haven.
March 1
Treasure hunters rejoice! It’s the Spring Porch & Yard Sale, with goods available throughout the community and at Lakeside Park located at 631 Sycamore Street. Get ready for Celebration’s semi-annual Porch & Yard Sale! Hidden Treasures from residents’ homes will be on sale throughout the community on Saturday, March 1st, from 8 am - 2 pm. Items for sale include antiques & collectibles, baby & children Items, clothing, electronics, furniture, tools and more!
March 1
Get ready for a day of roaring engines, gleaming chrome, and good times as motorcycle enthusiasts from near and far gather in the heart of Downtown DeLand for the DeLand Bike Rally on March 1! Enjoy live music, check out the incredible lineup of bikes, and browse vendors offering gear, accessories, and more. Grab a bite at one of the local restaurants or kick back with a drink while soaking in the atmosphere.
March 1
Lake Nona will come alive with the energy and spirit of Carnaval! Picture this: the beat of drums fills the air, samba dancers light up the streets and the vibrant marketplace invites you to explore its treasures. From live music and delicious food trucks to an authentic market, it’s a night where culture, celebration and community come together. Perfect for the whole family. Who’s ready to join the party? Tag your crew and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
March 1
Join Boxi Park for a Rio-styled party featuring live music, dancers, and more!
March 1
Come join us for an Roaring 20s evening party to celebrate our neighborhood's centenial birthday! Dinner will be a bring your own picnic with live entertainment, master of ceremonies, special prizes, and historical fun!
March 1
Through interactive tours of the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibitions, Art’s the Spark gives those living with memory impairment, or any other neurological impairment, such as early stage Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, and their healthy caregivers a fun experience, an expressive outlet and an opportunity for adult discussions.
March 1
Visitors to Longwood Strawberry Fest can expect to savor mouthwatering strawberry treats, from fresh-picked berries to decadent desserts. Live music will fill the air, creating a festive atmosphere. Children will delight in fun-filled activities like face painting, a huge kid's zone for $5.00 per child, and games. Local artisans will showcase their unique creations, offering unique shopping opportunities. Join us on March 1 at Reiter Park from 12 pm - 5 pm for a day filled with fun!
March 1
Bring your beads and your appetite for fun—it’s time to celebrate at The Pointe with Mardi Gras-themed music and costumed revelers ready to party the night away. This free event is created especially for grown-ups who know how to let loose and have fun. Beads flyin', zydeco pumpin', DJ beats droppin' hotter than Tabasco. Costumes? Sure! (flamingo feathers a plus). Food, drinks, photo booth chaos - this part will have it all, and it’s all happening at Pointe Orlando on International Drive on Saturday, March 1 from 8 to 11 pm.
March 1
Art & History Museums - Maitland, an exotic art adventure just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando! See more than 2,000 carvings, sculptures, & murals on a guided tour of the beautiful gardens & architecture of this National Historic Landmark.
March 1
This fun and engaging class is for guardians and their toddlers (ages 2-3) to experience a journey of creative play through Loch Haven Park.
March 1
Shake up story time with sensory play! Each class has a unique theme and includes music, expressive movement, and dramatic play.
March 1
Let the good times roll, Curry Ford West style! Join us for the Curry Ford West Mardi Crawl, a festive Mardi Gras-themed pub crawl featuring 9 incredible stops throughout the district! Enjoy food and drink specials, music, and all the fun vibes of New Orleans—right here in your neighborhood
March 1
Treasure hunters rejoice! It’s the Spring Porch & Yard Sale, with goods available throughout the community and at Lakeside Park located at 631 Sycamore Street. Get ready for Celebration’s semi-annual Porch & Yard Sale! Hidden Treasures from residents’ homes will be on sale throughout the community on Saturday, March 1st, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Items for sale include antiques & collectibles, baby & children Items, clothing, electronics, furniture, tools and more! Please use caution and patience when traveling in the community. The Porch & Yard Sale is brought to you by Experience Kissimmee.
March 1
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk as it hosts children’s entertainer, Mr. Harley, as he performs two family-friendly shows on March 1. Known for his hit children’s songs and dynamic tunes reminiscent of jam and disco bands, Mr. Harley connects with audiences of all ages. In addition to the live entertainment, families can also check out the Pearl Train Express and Bungee Trampolines. Admission and parking are free for this event.
March 1
As we mark our 10th Anniversary, we’re proud to continue showcasing the unique charm of Windermere while fostering the love for art and culture. Join us to celebrate this incredible milestone with performing artists, food vendors, artists selling their amazing art work all in the quaint Town of Windermere.
March 1
Fun Spot America Theme Parks is excited to announce it is bringing an exclusive, one night only, drone show to its Orlando location. On Saturday, March 1, the Americana-themed Fun Spot America Drone Show will light up the night sky with vibrant images that seamlessly move from scene to shining scene. 300 drones will soar more than 300 feet in the air during the exclusive evening show. The incredible 3D displays will feature Americana images ranging from a majestic bald eagle to a roller coaster complete with two coaster trains flying over brightly colored tracks, to shooting stars and rockets, and much more. Complete with an exclusive musical soundtrack, the show will be easily visible from anywhere inside Fun Spot America Orlando.
March 1
Get ready, Horizon West! Horizon West Fest is back and bigger than ever! Join us for a day of community fun.
March 1
What do Zora Neale Hurston, Bob Ross, and John Young have in common? They all called Central Florida home! Learn about these famous Floridians and the impact they had not only on Central Florida but on the world. The event at Orange County Regional History Center features family-friendly activities and guided tours.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Saturday
Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments. This 90-minute tasting tour starting at 8:30 pm is led by BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes. Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford, while getting intimate with local brewers and Sanford craft beer.
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 Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Takes place every Saturday, 9 - 10 am and Sundays 4 - 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Saturday
Mead Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience to practice Tai Chi in the Garden with certified Tai Chi Health Master Trainer, Tony Garcia. Takes place every Saturday, 10:30 - 11.30 am. Please bring water.
Every Saturday
Namaste, a new you awaits. Find your perfect balance in the serene outdoor yoga classes at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Set amidst the picturesque Sculpture Garden, experienced nstructors will guide you through a harmonious blend of strength and flexibility.
Every Saturday
Catch the excitement with dynamic drink specials and cool cocktails at Shark Bar’s at Live! at the Pointe Orlando! Ladies enjoy a complimentary all-inclusive drink package, while guys can grab theirs for just $20. Both are available from 8 pm to 10 pm. Get ready to Hang 10 at 10 pm every Saturday and keep the good vibes rolling all night long!
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
It's every yoga and beer lover's favorite time of the week! Come join RockPit Brewing & Distilling this Saturday morning for some rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat. $10 at the door or pre-purchase.
Every Saturday
Join Bicikleta Bike Shop on a Lake Monroe Loop. This 28-mile bike ride will take you on an adventure around Lake Monroe. Saturday mornings – meet up is at 7:15 am. The ride starts promptly at 7:30 am.
Every Saturday
Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch Resort every Saturday night at 7:30 pm for an evening of fun inside the 1,200-seat rodeo arena. The Saturday Night Rodeo features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and rodeo clown antics. After that, get your feet moving during the lively Dance Party just outside the River Ranch Saloon. Enjoy music and games from a lively DJ to end a perfect day.
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 Sunset Saturday Artisan Market takes place at the Promenade at Sunset Walk every Saturday evening, featuring the best local artisan, craft, and specialty vendors from across Central Florida.
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, MARCH 2, 2025
February 26 - March 9
Dreamland Amusements is back at Lake Square Mall Check the updated dates! Get ready for thrilling rides, fun games, and delicious treats because the carnival is back in town! Mark your calendars to bring your family and friends for an unforgettable time filled with excitement and laughter!
February 27 - March 9
The Central Florida Fair is returning for its 113th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!!
February 27 - March 9
Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration.
February 28 - March 9
The 84th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week, one of the best-known motorcycle rallies in the world, is February 28-March 9, 2025. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy spring riding in Daytona Beach for this 10-day rally - along historic Main Street to Midtown, Scenic A1A Highway, and through the best of old Florida, the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. The celebration continues at Daytona International Speedway, Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson, and the U.S. 1 corridors and other locations throughout Volusia County.
February 27 - March 2
Get ready as the Apopka Fair returns to Kit Land Nelson Park. Now in it’s 24th year, this annual fair is presented by the Rotary Club of Apopka and features exciting carnival rides for all ages, plenty of mouth watering food and treats, live music and entertainment, carnival games and prizes, beer & wine garden, with fun for the entire family!
March 1 - 2
During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. .
Valid cardholders can access free admission to the following museums:
Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602
March 1 - 2
The Grant Seafood Festival is a time honored tradition like none other but what really sets it apart is the total commitment from our community — the festival is run 100% by volunteers and many booths are made up of family members, often having several generations working along side one another. The largest and longest running seafood festival in the Southeast United States. Over 35 different a’l’carte food items. Live, continuous music, over 150 crafters , 100% volunteer effort.
March 1 - 2
Join the Museum of Military History in Kissimmee to celebrate our American Military. Free admission, vendors, and veteran resources will be available.
March 2
Join us Sunday on the green space at Foxtail Coffee Winter Park! Shop your favorite local makers, grab a bite and bubbles from Swine and Sons along with your Sunday Coffee in Winter Park!
March 2
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection” at Orlando Museum of Art. Meet your docent in the Council of 101 Grand Gallery. Free with paid gallery admission.
March 2
Explore a beautiful array of handmade and curated goods, vintage clothing, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with a playground for the kids. Bring the whole family, pets included, for a day of fun and shopping small.
March 2
WonderWorks is excited to host Sensory Days! WonderWorks’ exhibits are altered to provide limited stimulation for children with special needs. The music in the facility is lowered, any loud exhibit is not operational and we stop our inversion tunnel, creating a safe environment for kids to enjoy the facility without feeling overwhelmed.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Saturdays, 9 – 10 am & Sundays 4 – 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
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.
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
Service Industry Professionals, this one is for you! Dave & Buster's Orlando is giving industry professionals 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card every Sunday from at 9pm-close. Offer must be redeemed with a team member.
Every Sunday
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as 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, and Games.
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