There's a never ending choice of things to do in Orlando, and best of all there's a ton of FREE events and things to do every weekend. From free kids events for the little ones, to free nights out for the big kids!
FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend!
There's tons of events and things to do in Orlando that won't break the bank, and every weekend we select the best FREE events and things to do r in our weekend guide.
From kids events, to concerts, festivals, and more, we bring you the most-up-to-date FREE events listings in Orlando.
Whatever you decide to do this weekend in Orlando, have a great time, and remember to to keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Weekend FREE Events and Things To Do in Orlando February 2 - 4, 2024
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Check Out our Guides To February's Top Events!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival
February 1 -11
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats beginning February 1st through February 11th
Admission and parking are free. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Free Entry. Click Here to buy your ride tickets in advance and save big!
First Friday Park Party in Lake Mary
February 2
The Lake Mary Park Party is a free to attend, community event every first Friday of the month.
KUA Movie In The Park
February 2
Enjoy a free movie in Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Bring the entire family for Trolls Band Together, plus free inflatables, crafts, a photo booth, popcorn, and giveaways. Activities start at 5:30 pm, with the movie at 7 pm. Brought to you by KUA and the City of Kissimmee Government.
First Friday Food Trucks
February 2
Let historic Downtown Clermont do the cooking this Friday! Join them for First Friday Food Trucks and enjoy live music, plus more than 35 trucks and vendors.
Getdown Downtown in Maitland
February 2
Maitland's Getdown Downtown Street Party will be from 6 to 9 pm on Independence Lane with live music, food, vendors, a kids zone and more. Free admission and parking!
Eustis First Friday
February 2
These family-friendly monthly street parties host a wide variety of food, vendors and live music! We look forward to seeing everyone in Historic Downtown Eustis each First Friday!
MLK Concert: Through the Storm, I Need You to Survive!
February 2
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the 9th annual MLK Concert is presented by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, produced and directed by Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Jeffrey Redding.
Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for United Against Poverty, which will be distributed to various local community and school food pantries. Special guests include Naguanda Miller-Nobles, Soprano – Benjamin Polite, Bass, and Shawn Welcome, the City of Orlando’s Poet Laureate.
The Morse Museum
Every Friday until April
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933), including the artist and designer’s jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass lamps, windows and more.
Admission is free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, November through April. For more information, please visit morsemuseum.org.
TPD Night Market
Every Friday
TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.
Art After Dark at Lake Nona
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center 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 six story art installation, The Beacon.
Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza
Every Friday
Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo.
Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise
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 will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival
February 1 - 11
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats beginning February 1st through February 11th
Admission and parking are free. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Free Entry. CLICK HERE to buy your ride tickets in advance and save big!
Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend
February 3 - 4
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. Click here for details.
Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month 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
49th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival
February 3 - 4
The 49th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival is held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing FREE weekend.
Seminole County Touch a Truck
February 3
Seminole County's Touch-a-Truck event returns this year at the Sanford Riverwalk on Saturday, February 3, kicking off Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week. Kids and families of all ages can check out the trucks, boats, helicopters, and heavy equipment that local agencies use to respond to severe weather and other disasters.
U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Marathon
February 3
The City of Orlando will host America’s best male and female runners for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon. The course runs through downtown Orlando and consists of one 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops. The race will be televised live on NBC and will begin at 12 pm. There will be designated viewing areas along the route for spectators to watch the marathon.
Disney Springs Kids Club
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.
Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise
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.
Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona
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!
Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk
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.
Winter Garden Farmers Market
Every Saturday
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Winter Park Farmers Market
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.
Lake Mary Farmers Market
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.
City of Longwood Farmer's Market
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.
Lake Nona Farmers Market
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, FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival
February 1 - 11
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats beginning February 1st through February 11th
Admission and parking are free. Parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Free Entry. CLICK HERE to buy your ride tickets in advance and save big!
49th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival
February 3 - 4
The 49th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival is held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing FREE weekend.
Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend
February 3 - 4
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. Click here for details.
Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month 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
Fan Fest at Lake Lorna Doone Park
February 4
Four hours prior to kickoff, fans can enjoy Fan Fest with interactive games, inflatables, face painters and more. Admission into the event is free. A wide selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Boxi Park 5th Anniversary Family Fun Day
February 4
Celebrate Boxi Park's 5th anniversary with balloon artists, face painting, and live entertainment for all the family.
Chinese New Year Celebration
February 4
Celebrate Chinese New Year with The Chinese School of CAACF, Inc. AND Orlando Public Library. Explore Chinese New Year traditions at this FREE event.
JAYO at Lil' Indies
Every Sunday
Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies.
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park
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.
Celebration Farmers Market
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
East Orlando Farmer's Market
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.
Clermont Farmer's Market
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.
Downtown Mount Dora Village Market
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.
To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here.
To keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida, sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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