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.
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Weekend FREE Events and Things To Do in Orlando
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Orlando Game Jam
February 22 - 25
Unleash your creativity and join Orange County Library for the Orlando Game Jam and Gaming Expo from February 22-25. Hosted at the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity at Orlando Public Library. Game Jam participants will compete to make a game from scratch, then play the games and vote on who will receive bragging rights and cash prizes and showcase your skills to the world!.
The Crossover Event
February 23
Come celebrate hoops culture and support local art at The Crossover Event! The Orlando Magic and Starry have an evening of goods, music, food and fun including: Starry sampling, Magic Merch for sale, Food vendors, and Raffle prizes! Free event.
Movie at the Lakefront: Disney's The Little Mermaid
February 23
The city of St Cloud presents Movie at the Lakefront. This months movie is Disney's The Little Mermaid.
Hannah Stokes (Sundown Sessions)
February 23
A month of love can mean yourself, you & a date, you & friends, or you & family can take the time to enjoy music together. 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. Free Show.
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 24, 2024
Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras Event
February 17 - March 30, 2024
Fun Spot is all jazzed up for a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando and Kissimmee! Experience the spirit of New Orleans right here in Florida as you indulge in mouth-watering Mardi Gras flavors. Snap your best moments at our themed Foto Spots, and don't miss the Children’s Parade taking place every Saturday in Orlando & Kissimmee at 4 pm. Don’t miss all the fun, food and festivity.
Orlando Game Jam
February 22 - 25
Unleash your creativity and join Orange County Library for the Orlando Game Jam and Gaming Expo from February 22-25. Hosted at the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity at Orlando Public Library. Game Jam participants will compete to make a game from scratch, then play the games and vote on who will receive bragging rights and cash prizes and showcase your skills to the world!
The 5th Annual Longwood Pirate Days
February 24 - 25
Get ready for the 5th annual Longwood Pirate Days! Central Florida’s coolest festival will showcase pirates, vendors, a pirate village with ship for kids to climb, a special bounce crazy kid zone, music and fabulous entertainment. A large assortment of delicious festival food options will be available along with beer, wine, and cocktails. Ample parking can be found at the hospital. This family friendly event will be held in beautiful Reiter Park. Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park. The festival is Free to attend!
Celebrate Lunar 2024
February 24
Join us for Orlando’s premier Lunar New Year celebration, where we’re set to host our biggest and most joyful event yet for the 3rd annual gathering, with over 7,000 friends and neighbors anticipated to attend at a new location this year – Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando!
Windermere PetFest
February 24
Join the town of Windermere on Feb 24th, 2024 at Town Square Park for PetFest, a day packed with kid and pet-friendly fun. Games, contests, and more await you and your furry friends! Share this event and let’s make this event a bark-tacular success! Free admission.
Lake Nona Town Center Carnaval
February 24
The Brazilian Carnaval celebration returns to Lake Nona on February 24! Come out to Lake Nona Town Center for samba dancing, live music (including a Brazilian samba band), food trucks, and an authentic Brazilian market. Free event.
Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Tour
February 24
The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Tour is bringing waves of fashion and exclusive retro-inspired Barbie merch to Waterford Lakes Town Center near TJ Maxx between 10 am - 7 pm.
Moon Mercado: Snow Full Moon
February 24
Moon Mercado: Snow Full Moon at The Veranda at Thornton Park features a night market, yin yoga, art, food, libations, full moon drum circle, family-friendly. Free event.
Winter Garden Music Festival 2024
February 24
Brought to you by the City of Winter Garden, this FREE multi-stage outdoor concert features a variety of entertainment and musical genres performing continuously and simultaneously for 11 hours throughout historic downtown. A fun event for all ages! Remember to bring a chair to listen to some wonderful music.
The 7th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival
February 24
Sanford Porchfest is a FREE grassroots festival that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every February in the historic residential downtown of Sanford. It is the ultimate sense of community – where every attendee, homeowner, artist and organizer plays a part in the overall experience. 10 Porches - Over 70 Bands - One Community - One Cause.
Nesto's Jazz Plays Mingus
February 24
Nesto's Jazz Plays Mingus live at Lil' Indies. 10 pm - 1 am. Free, No Cover.
Drew Yardis (Sundown Sessions)
February 24
A month of love can mean yourself, you and a date, you & friends, or you & family can take the time to enjoy music together. 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. Free Show.
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 25, 2024
Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras Event
February 17 - March 30, 2024
Fun Spot is all jazzed up for a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando and Kissimmee! Experience the spirit of New Orleans right here in Florida as you indulge in mouth-watering Mardi Gras flavors. Snap your best moments at our themed Foto Spots, and don't miss the Children’s Parade taking place every Saturday in Orlando & Kissimmee at 4 pm. Don’t miss all the fun, food and festivity.
Orlando Game Jam
February 22 - 25
Unleash your creativity and join Orange County Library for the Orlando Game Jam and Gaming Expo from February 22-25. Hosted at the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity at Orlando Public Library. Game Jam participants will compete to make a game from scratch, then play the games and vote on who will receive bragging rights and cash prizes and showcase your skills to the world!
The 5th Annual Longwood Pirate Days
February 24 - 25
Get ready for the 5th annual Longwood Pirate Days! Central Florida’s coolest festival will showcase pirates, vendors, a pirate village with ship for kids to climb, a special bounce crazy kid zone, music and fabulous entertainment. A large assortment of delicious festival food options will be available along with beer, wine, and cocktails. Ample parking can be found at the hospital. This family friendly event will be held in beautiful Reiter Park. Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park. The festival is Free to attend!
Central Florida Dragon Parade Lunar New Year
February 25
The Year of the Dragon marks the 12th annual Central Florida Dragon Parade Lunar New Year held in Orlando on Sunday, February 25 from 11 am - 12 pm. The parade starts at the corner of Lake Highland Drive and N. Mills Avenue, and ends at N. Thornton Avenue and Colonial Drive.
Tuck Jumps, Tacos, & Tequila at El Jefe Tequilas
February 25
Join El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina and Burn Boot Camp Celebration for a fun-filled morning at the Promenade at Sunset Walk! Get ready to tuck jump, eat, and drink. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking to have a great time, this event has something for everyone. Burn Boot Camp instructors will guide you through an exhilarating tuck jumps session, guaranteed to get your heart pumping and your body moving. After working up your appetite, indulge in an amazing 15% off brunch and $15 off bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys at El Jefe’s! This is a FREE Event!
Lazy Sunday at Aero
Every Sunday
A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero. Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, Games.
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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