There is so much to do in Orlando that won't break the bank! This weekend there is a great choice of either free or cheap things to do throughout Central Florida.
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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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025
January 7 - 19
Mecum Kissimmee 2025 is the world's largest collector car auction featuring an estimated 4,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block with daily Road Art selections, food vendors, exhibitors, the Dodge Thrill Ride and, of course, the ceaseless high-energy Mecum auction action.
January 9 - 12
The performances you’ll see at the fest were chosen to include top artists from national and international stages. Each offers something unique and different to experience. One weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. It's the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Unlike our May Festival, FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit.
January 10
Join Kissimmee Utility Authority on Friday, January 10, for a special showing of The Wild Robot at Kissimmee Lakefront Park! Admission is free! Enjoy complimentary popcorn, free inflatables, free crafts, free photo booth, prize giveaways, and more.
January 10
The 3rd Annual ‘A Night of the Mystic Arts Festival’ is featured at the Casselberry Food Trucks on January 10, 2025 from 5-9 PM at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry, Florida. Lake Concord Park.
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
Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.
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, JANUARY 11, 2025
January 7 - 19
Mecum Kissimmee 2025 is the world's largest collector car auction featuring an estimated 4,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block with daily Road Art selections, food vendors, exhibitors, the Dodge Thrill Ride and, of course, the ceaseless high-energy Mecum auction action.
January 9 - 12
The performances you’ll see at the fest were chosen to include top artists from national and international stages. Each offers something unique and different to experience. One weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. It's the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Unlike our May Festival, FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit.
January 11 - 12
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Orlando is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!
January 11
Join us at Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Festival Lawn in commemorating diversity, unity, and community at the City of Kissimmee's Martin Luther King Jr Unity Celebration! Enjoy live music, delicious food, one-of-a-kind crafts with participating community vendors, and the KUA Kids Power Zone.
January 11
Join us for a wellbeing showcase in Lake Nona Town Center featuring samples from local restaurant featuring fresh/ healthy menu items, mocktails, fitness demonstrations and booths from Lake Nona businesses, all featuring some type of healthy option.
January 11
Chili cook-off, where the heat is on and the flavor is fierce. People's choice will determine who's Chili Reigns Supreme! Every spoonful is a taste of victory for one our First Reponders. Not only bragging rights are up for grab but the chance to win $1,000 for the 1st place Title, $500.00 for 2nd and $250.00 for 3rd.
January 11
A Special Edition of Longwood Food Trucks returns with over 10 food trucks in addition to a concert from 6pm - 8pm by the Alex Hayes Band. Bring your friends and family out for dinner and a show!
January 11
Join us as we bring the festive spirit of Three Kings Day to life! With music, dancing, and family-friendly fun, it’s the perfect way to start the year!
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, JANUARY 12, 2025
January 7 - 19
Mecum Kissimmee 2025 is the world's largest collector car auction featuring an estimated 4,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block with daily Road Art selections, food vendors, exhibitors, the Dodge Thrill Ride and, of course, the ceaseless high-energy Mecum auction action.
September 21 - January 12
Sally Michel: Abstracting Tonalism is the first museum retrospective in over 20 years of Sally Michel's Modernist landscapes and figurations from the 1930s - 1990s. Long overlooked in traditional Art Historical discourse, This exhibition takes place at the Mennello Museum of American Art .
January 9 - 12
The performances you’ll see at the fest were chosen to include top artists from national and international stages. Each offers something unique and different to experience. One weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. It's the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Unlike our May Festival, FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit.
January 11 - 12
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Orlando is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!
January 12
Get ready for the most remarkable pickup truck show in the region- Chrome & Country at Old Town. This is no ordinary meet-up; it's a precision-crafted showcase of the most stunning, meticulously crafted custom builds, classic restorations, and latest model year pickups you'll ever laid eyes on.
January 12
Featuring "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is a hilarious spy comedy that follows the groovy British agent Austin Powers as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil, in a time-traveling adventure. With outrageous humor, catchy catchphrases, and memorable characters, the film delivers non-stop laughs and spoofy spy thrills. As well as "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" is a comedic sequel that follows Austin Powers on a mission to stop his nemesis, Dr. Evil, from stealing his mojo. With groovy '60s flair, hilarious gags, and memorable characters like Mini-Me, the film delivers laughs and spoofy spy antics.
January 12
The City of Orlando Mayor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will host a vigil at Shiloh Fellowship Hall. At the event, participants will be greeted with a brief presentation followed by a march to Shiloh Baptist Church of Orlando for the Interfaith Multicultural Celebration.
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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