If you don’t already have plans, do your weekend on the cheap in Orlando with these budget-friendly ideas for free or cheap things to do in Central Florida. Don’t forget to check out our top 5 free things to do in Orlando.
This week’s Publix Buy 1 Get 1 Free specials:
Valid thru October 5, 2011.
Home Depot is holding another free kids’ workshop this Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon
This month, the kids will be building a fire rescue helicopter.
Kids ages 5 to 12 can participate.
The next workshop is Saturday, Nov. 5, when the kids will build Veterans Day picture frames.
Here’s another movie ticket deal, this time from KGB Deals, a deal site that has yet to offer deals in Florida. Like all the deal sites, it offers some deals you can redeem online anywhere in the United States.
Today’s deal is one of those: $6 for a movie ticket on Fandango.com, via Digital Doorstep. You can buy two vouchers.
The promo code has a value of up to $12 and can be used at any theater that uses the Fandango ordering system, which is most of them. You can read the fine print here.
This deal is good through midnight, Oct. 12, or until it sells out.
KGB Deals is an advertising partner of On the Cheap.
Halloween is in full swing this weekend at the Orlando theme parks. Here is a roundup of tips on how to gather up treats and screams on the cheap.
SeaWorld Orlando has a great offer this fall, just in time for its Halloween Spooktacular. With each full-paid adult ticket, kids ages 3 through 9 are
half-price through Oct. 31, 2011. This offer also includes a second visit free for both the full-paid adult and the half-price child tickets.
This limited-time offer is available for advance and online purchase only, and is not available at the front gate. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-800-5447.
Half-price kids’ admission is only available with the purchase of a full-paid adult ticket. Additional children receive $10 off their admission. Adult admission is $81.99 plus tax, and children’s half-off admission is $36.99 plus tax with each paid-adult ticket.
Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular, the ultimate family-friendly event featuring an ocean of Halloween fun where kids can trick-or-treat, dance with whimsical sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and create sea-themed arts and crafts. Another little treat to enjoy—this special event is free with SeaWorld park admission.
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place every weekend in October: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 28-30. This daytime event runs from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Halloween Horror Nights – Florida Residents save $40
Lady Luck reigns over Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 21. Florida Residents can purchase in advance online and save up to $40 off the full price admission ($81.99+tax) with the UPC code from any Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Zero product or specially-marked cups from Burger King restaurants.
This year, you will become prey to fiendish creatures, come face-to-face with a horrifying “thing,” feel chills as you are haunted by deceased souls – and watch in paralyzing fear as Lady Luck transforms from a tempting seductress to a bloodthirsty beast.
Halloween Horror Nights runs September 29-30, October 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 19-23 and 26-31.
Buy tickets early to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and save $6 on select October nights (10/2, 6, 10, 11, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27).
Guests of all ages are invited to dress in costume and trick-or-treat
at Magic Kingdom’s boo-free bash after regular park hours. The
“not-so-scary” festivities include Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween
Parade and the bewitching Happy HalloWishes fireworks show.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights now through November 1.
Make it a staycation! Florida Residents save up to 35% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights 10/3–11/22 and 11/26–12/24/11. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults per room.
Dive into an adventure at Discovery Cove for $189 in October, November or December. This offer is only available when you book in the next three days. When you make a reservation to visit this fall, you will also receive unlimited admission to SeaWorld through January 31, 2012.
Upcoming SeaWorld Orlando events:
Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular, the ultimate family-friendly event featuring an ocean of Halloween fun where kids can trick-or-treat, dance with whimsical sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and create sea-themed arts and crafts. Another little treat to enjoy—this special event is free with SeaWorld park admission.
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place every weekend in October: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 28-30. This daytime event runs from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Waves of holiday spirit will splash over you during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Carols fill the air, a sparkling sea of trees lights up the water and skaters dance on ice. Journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express Experience, share a smile with a sea lion, and enjoy stunning live shows inspired by the natural world.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs Friday – Sunday, November 25 – December 11 and every night December 16 – 30.
With today’s deal from Orlando Weekly Deals, you will receive an All Access Pass for $7 to the Orlando Film Festival at Cobb Plaza Theaters on October 19th – 23rd .
Scan through Orlando Weekly Deals for other Central Florida discounts like two for one tickets to the Sak Comedy Lab.
You must purchase a certificate for this deal. Be sure to read the fine print.
Here’s a nice movie ticket deal from Saveology: $5 for an AMC Silver Experience ticket.
There are some restrictions on how the ticket can be used: You can’t use it for movies the first two weeks after they are released, and there is a surcharge for 3-D, Imax and some other types of films.
But, if you’re planning just an ordinary night at the movies, the $5 AMC ticket will save you some bucks, since a movie ticket these days is about $9.50. It’s good at any AMC, AMC Showplace, Loews, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson and and Star cinema in the United States.
With this offer, there is a limit of two tickets per household, and the vouchers must be used within 30 days.
This deal is good through Friday, Sept 30 or until it sells out.
Through Oct. 7, you can get a free 20-ounce Icee if you go on a Friday.
Saveology is an advertising partner of On the Cheap.
Yelp Orlando has partnered with local arts & culture organizations to bring you discounts and free stuff this October. Enrich yourself with the best of the arts, entertainment, theater, live music and more – on the cheap!
Yelp is a website that connects people with great local businesses – anything from restaurants, bars and spas to dog groomers, mechanics, even dentists. Create your Yelp account today (it’s free, sign up here).
Some of the special offers are completely free. Just click on the individual event listing and follow the directions to RSVP. Download and print this PDF as a reminder to experience all Orlando has to offer this October. Here is the extensive list of discounts in Orlando brought to you by Yelp. Visit Yelp Orlando for more details.
Morse Museum of American Art
Free admission in October just mention Yelp. Plus, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., enjoy free curator tours of the new Tiffany wing.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Free admission on October 6th, 13th and 28th and 50% off annual memberships when you mention Yelp.
Orange County Regional History Center
Free admission on October 11th, 20th and 29th when you mention Yelp.
Maitland Art Center
Free admission on October 4th, 29th and 30th including a special Yelp Tour at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. when you mention Yelp.
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil
Free tickets on the following dates. RSVP is required.
Thursday, October 13th at 9 p.m.
RSVP by clicking here.
Friday, October 14th at 9 p.m.
RSVP by clicking here.
Orlando Ballet
Free tickets to Vampire’s Ball on the following dates. RSVP is required.
Friday, October 21st at 8 p.m.
RSVP by clicking here.
Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m.
RSVP by clicking here.
Sunday, October 23rd at 2 p.m.
RSVP by clicking here.
The Social
50% off tickets for the following shows by using the code YELP50 when purchasing online (quantities limited).
Tapes n Tapes on Thursday, October 6th
The Mighty Diamonds on Tuesday, October 11th
Nappy Roots on Friday, October 14th
The Beacham
Free tickets for The Rapture Tuesday, October 18th. RSVP is required.
50% off tickets for the following shows by using the code YELP50 when purchasing online (quantities limited).
The New Pornographers on Thursday, October 13th
The Rapture on Tuesday, October 18th
Tribal Seeds on Friday, October 21st
Mad Cow Theatre
Free tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone on Thursday, October 20th. RSVP is required.
50% off tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone on October 14th, 21st and 27th at 7:30 p.m. by using code YELP50 when purchasing online (quantities limited).
The Abbey
Free tickets for Altar Boyz on Tuesday, October 18th at 8 p.m. RSVP is required.
50% off tickets for Altar Boyz on October 12th, 13th and 16th at 8 p.m. by using code YELP when purchasing online (quantities limited).
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Free tickets for God of Carnage on Friday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. RSVP is required.
50% off tickets for God of Carnage on October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th at 7 p.m. by using code YELP when purchasing online (quantities limited).
Here’s another deal for National Coffee Day, which is Thursday, Sept. 29:
From 7 to 11 a.m., you can get a free medium coffee at participating 7-Eleven locations.
Pack a blanket and bring the entire family for free outdoor movies in Orlando to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show
Presented by Enzian Theater
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Enzian’s Eden Bar
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
Upcoming free films:
October 5th – Bride of Chucky
Popcorn Flicks in the Park
Presented by Winter Park and Enzian Theater
When: Second Thursday of the month
Time: Starts at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on the time of year
Where: Central Park in Downtown Winter Park
Upcoming flicks in the park:
October 13th – The Fly
Friday in the Park
Presented by the City of Mount Dora
When: Second Friday of each month
Time: Starts at dusk
Where: Donnelly Park on the corner of 5th Avenue and Donnelly Street
Upcoming free movies:
October 14th – The Spiderwick Chronicals
Movie Under the Stars
Presented by Avalon Park
When: Select Fridays
Time: 7:30 p.m. (time changes throughout the year)
Where: Town Park in the community of Avalon Park
Upcoming outdoor movies:
October 28th – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema
Produced by St. Stephen Lutheran Church
When: Select Saturdays
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Cranes Roost Plaza in Altamonte Springs
Upcoming cinema features:
October 8th – The Rugrats Movie
Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Coffee Day on Thursday, Sept. 29.
In honor of the occasion, the restaurant will give you a free 12-ounce cup of Krispy Kreme’s House Blend coffee.
There’s no purchase necessary,
Buy tickets early to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and save $6 on select October nights (10/2, 6, 10, 11, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27).
Guests of all ages are invited to dress in costume and trick-or-treat
at Magic Kingdom’s boo-free bash after regular park hours. The
“not-so-scary” festivities include Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween
Parade and the bewitching Happy HalloWishes fireworks show.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights now through November 1.
Make it a staycation! Florida Residents save up to 35% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights 10/3–11/22 and 11/26–12/24/11. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults per room.
We’re running a quick contest to give away two tickets to Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales, which is playing Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
The show’s characters bring to life the classic children’s fairy tales of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, all stories featuring Disney princesses.
Shows are at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, and the winner can choose which show to attend.
Here’s how to enter the contest:
The drawing will be conducted and winners will be notified Friday, Sept. 30. Winners will pick up their tickets at WILL CALL at the venue and will need photo ID. If you win, you cannot transfer the tickets to another person.
Ready for some Halloween crafts with the kids?
Here are three sources of free ideas, instructions and tips:
Love shack, baby! Join 98.9 WMMO on October 8th for another free concert featuring the B-52s. The fun starts at 4 p.m. with vendors, food and plenty to drink.
When: Saturday, October 8th starting at 4 p.m.
Where: In front of the Amway Center, Downtown Orlando
Cost: Free
