Jun 302011
 

Discover Orlando’s hottest local restaurants and bars with tips from Yelp Orlando and Orlando on the Cheap. Make sure to check out our picks from June.

Thanks to Colleen Burns, Yelp Orlando Community Manager, for providing Orlando on the Cheap with this information.


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Jun 292011
 

This July, there are three reasons to visit Lakeridge Winery–free live entertainment, free wine tours and free wine tastings. Bring chairs and blankets to kick back, relax and listen to live performances during the Summer Music Series every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of food and beverages, as well as Lakeridge wines by the glass and domestic and imported beers, will be available for purchase.

Music Schedule:
July 2nd Tory Wynter
July 9th The Robert Harris Group
July 16th Airtight
July 23rd Stone Free
July 30th Bobby Blackmon & the B3 Blues Band
When: Every Saturday in July from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lakeridge Winery
19239 US Highway 27

Clermont, FL 34715
Cost: Free

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Jun 292011
 

amazon-mp3You can get a free $2 MP3 credit from Amazon.com. Use the coupon code CLOUDMP3.

The credit will be applied to your Amazon account and can be used toward any MP3 purchase.

This deal expires at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 30.

Amazon always has free songs and bargain-priced MP3s, with the songs and albums at a discount changing every day.

Amazon.com is an advertising partner of On the Cheap.

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Jun 282011
 

Red, white, blue and free! Experience magnificent fireworks displays across Central Florida without spending a penny.

  • Red Hot & Boom is the hottest 4th of July event in Central Florida, featuring live music from pop stars like Paper Tongues and Mat Kearney, kid’s activities, food, drink and an awesome fireworks display.
    When: Sunday, July 3rd from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs
  • For old-fashion fun, check out the Baldwin Park Rotary Club Second Annual 4th of July Bash featuring a watermelon seed-spitting contest, homemade apple pie contest, most patriotic dog contest, food and drink and of course, fireworks booming over Lake Baldwin.
    When: Friday, July 3rd at 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
    Where: Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park
  • Fireworks will burst above Lake Eola at the City of Orlando’s Fireworks at the Fountain. Get there early for a spot along the lake.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando
  • A sunrise hot air balloon launch will kick off the morning of St. Cloud’s Lakefront Celebration. Join the local community for live music, games, contests, patriotic singing, and arts and craft displays.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Lakefront Amphitheatre in St. Cloud
  • Mount Dora’s July 4th Independence Day Celebration will include a parade, food, live music and fireworks.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
    Where: Gilbert Park in Mount Dora
  • Winter Springs will light up the night at the town’s Celebration of Freedom.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:10 p.m.
    Where: Central Winds Park in Winter Springs
  • Enjoy live entertainment, food, games and more at the July 4th Celebration in Oviedo.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    Where: Oviedo Mall
  • Flashback to a time when Rubik’s cubes reigned supreme and big hair and leg warmers were in style during A Flashback 4th of July in Celebration with an 80’s costume contest, 80’s music and activities for the entire family.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Celebration Town Center
  • Bring your lawn chairs and snacks to experience live music from the 50s and 80s and bright, colorful fireworks in the night sky at Kissimmee’s 4th of July Celebration.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park
  • The night will sparkle at Sanford’s Star Spangled event on the Riverwalk.
    When: Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
    Where: Lake Monroe in Sanford
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Jun 272011
 

museumIt’s the first weekend of the month, and that means Bank of America and Merrill Lynch customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card Saturday or Sunday and you’ll get free admission to more than 150 museums and attractions in cities across the United States.

In Orlando, you can get free admission to these museums:

If you’re traveling, you can also get free entry to other Florida museums in Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, West, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

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Jun 272011
 

“I can’t believe we said no to free beer!” Catch Tremors on the big screen at Enzian’s Eden Bar on June 29th at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a free outdoor movie on the lawn, grab a beer and some snacks during Eden Bar’s happy hour at 7 – 11 p.m. and play Jell-o shot movie trivia during the film.

When: Wednesday, June 29th at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Enzian’s Eden Bar
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
Cost: Free screening

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Jun 262011
 

general-mills-cerealIf you eat cereal, you may get a free trip to the movies.

Buy two specially marked boxes of General Mills cereal, and you can get one free movie ticket. Enter the codes from the two boxes here and you can print out the voucher for the free movie ticket. The deal ends Aug. 3, and you have 60 days to use your coupon after you print it.

You can find a participating theater here.

Before you shop for food, check out our Printable Grocery Coupons page. It’s updated frequently with new coupons.

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Jun 262011
 

Pick up fresh flowers, taste local fare, stock up on colorful produce and shop unique handmade goods at a variety of free Farmers Markets throughout Orlando.

Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Central Boulevard and N. Eola Drive

Audubon Park Community Market
When: Mondays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 1842 E. Winter Park Road

College Park Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 1600 Edgewater Drive

Sand Lake Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dr. Phillips Marketplace

Winter Park Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 200 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park

Waterford Lakes Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center

Sanford Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: East 1st St & Magnolia Ave

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Jun 262011
 

Steal these deals from Half Off Depot for 50% (or more) off the following Orlando experiences.

1. 76% off Daytona Beachfront Resort
2. 56% off Monster Mini Golf
3. 50% off Mojo Cajun Bar and Grill
4. 50% Gargi’s Lakeside
5. 76% off Marino Dance Club: Introductory Package

Visit Half Off Depot and click on “Get More Deals” to take advantage of these special offers. Be sure to check the fine print on any deals you are considering. You have to pay in advance and get vouchers for the deals.

Half Off Depot is an advertising partner of Orlando on the Cheap.

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Jun 252011
 

racetrac-sodapaloozaThrough July 31, RaceTrace is having a Summer 2011 Sodapalooza. Instead of paying 99 cents for a 32-ounce fountain drink, you can get one for 49 cents.

The offer is valid at the 300-plus RaceTrac convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

And here’s another tip from Jennifer Maciejewsk at, Atlanta on the Cheap and RVA (Richmond) on the Cheap: If your RaceTrac has a Blockbuster Express kiosk, you can pick up a free movie while you’re there. At participating locations, promo code “RACETRAC” gets you a free one-night rental. The code applies to $1 rentals only. You can generally use the code once per credit card, and it’s valid through June 30.

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