Things to Do for Valentine's Day in Orlando

Why not be romantic AND budget savvy this Valentine’s Day in Orlando? We’ve selected a long list of inexpensive events and free things to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Orlando.

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Whether you like to connect through live outdoor concerts or museum exhibitions, there is an event for whatever floats your boat. Is there an event we missed? Send it to news@orlandoonthecheap.com.

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Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando

Popcorn Flicks in the Park
Thursday, February 10 at 7pm
Central Park, Winter Park
FREE outdoor movie under the stars featuring 50 First Dates.

Heavenly Love: Love Stories of the Night Sky
Friday, February 11, 7pm & 8:30pm
Seminole State Planetarium
$6 per person. Learn about the love stories that can be found in the tapestry of the night sky. After the show, stargaze outside through a telescope.

Sunset at the Farm
Friday, February 11, 4pm – 9pm
Southern Hill Farms, Clermont
FREE entry to visit the farm. Enjoy strawberry and sunflower picking, a kids’ zone with rides, food trucks, live music, and a beautiful sunset. Bring your own chairs and blankets to relax outside.

Heroes & Monsters: Jean Mitchel Basquiat
February 11 – June 30, 2022
Orlando Museum of Art
Tickets are $20 for adults. Heroes and Monsters: Jean-Michel Basquiat, the Thaddeus Mumford Jr. Venice Collection presents a rare group of paintings from a private collection that is being shown for the first time.

Friday nights at the Morse
Fridays, 4pm – 8pm
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum, Winter Park
FREE admission every Friday night through April.

Sounds of Wekiva
Friday & Saturday at 7pm
FREE live music at Wekiva Island in Longwood.

Fridays on the Plaza
Fridays, 7pm-9pm
Centennial Plaza Gazebo, Downtown Winter Garden
FREE evening of live music on the plaza.

Orlando Ballet presents Giselle
February 10 – 13, 2022
Dr. Phillips Center, Steinmetz Hall
Tickets start at $24. Enjoy a beautiful ballet performance in the brand new Steinmetz Hall.

Hearts on Fire
February 11 – 15, 2022
ICEBAR Orlando
Packages start at $50 per person and include ICEBAR entry for one, signature drink, one glass of house champagne, dessert, and complimentary photos.

Brew, View & Chew
Friday, February 11 at 6pm
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
FREE outdoor movie featuring Crazy Rich Asians.

Osceola County Fair
February 11 – February 20, 2022
Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee
Advance general admission purchased online starts at $8.

Florida Carillon Festival Performance
Friday, February 11, 3pm – 3:45pm
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
Spend a romantic afternoon in the garden with your Valentine to enjoy a Carillon concert at the tower featuring four Florida performers. Included with general garden admission.

Tavares Spring Craft & Vendor Event
Saturday, February 12, 11am – 4pm
Wooton Park, Tavares
FREE outdoor event with 70 vendors and kids’ activities.

Weekends at the Winery
Saturday & Sunday
Lakeridge Winery, Clermont
FREE admission. Food trucks, wine tasting, and live entertainment.

Saturday Sounds Concert Series
Saturdays, 5pm-7pm
Apopka Amphitheater
FREE outdoor concert.

Love Notes: A Wine & Music Social
Saturday, February 12 at 2pm
Swirley Wine Bar, Orlando
$20.22 tickets for the outdoor festival.

Things to do this weekend in Orlando: image of a sunflower field at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The local farm is offering u-pick sunflowers and strawberry picking this weekend.

Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. Image: @southernhillfarms

Strawberry & Sunflower Picking
Oak Haven Farms, Sorrento
FREE admission and parking. Pay for what you pick.

Things to do this weekend in Orlando: image of fresh strawberries at a u-pick strawberry farm near Orlando

Pick your own strawberries at farms near Orlando.

Strawberry & Sunflower U Pick
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Southern Hill Farms, Clermont
FREE admission and parking. Come out and pick delicious strawberries and have a blast on the farm.

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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
Sundays at 11:30am
Mennello Museum of American Art
$10 for a lakeside yoga flow class with Full Circle Yoga. Bring your own mat and water.

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Things to do Orlando: image of beautiful canal on Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. Photo courtesy of Visit Orlando.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Float through the canals and lush landscape of Winter Park’s waterways on a tranquil Scenic Boat Tour. The hour-long tour is $16 for adults.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Cruise through this 11-mile drive with a chance to view native animals in their natural habitat including 174 bird species and plenty of alligators.

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SAK Comedy Lab
Shows on Friday & Saturday
A couple that laughs together stays together. This improv show will have you laughing until it hurts. General admission tickets are $20.

Adult Skate Night
Sunday, February 13, 8pm – 11pm
Semoran Skateway, Casselberry
$10 admission, $3 regular skate rental. Must be 16+ to enter.

Public Ice Skating
RDV Ice Den, Maitland
Weekdays are $14 and weekends are $17. Includes skate rental.

Things to do this weekend in Orlando: image of woman doing yoga with a mini goat at Alaska Farms

Goat Yoga classes are available at Alaska Farms. Image courtesy of Alaska Farms.

GOAT Yoga
Saturday & Sunday
Alaska Farms and Co.
$30 for a yoga class accompanied by mini goats.

Deals & discounts for Valentine’s Day in Orlando

Things to do for Valentine's Day in Orlando: image of two white alligators positioned together to make a heart with their tales. Gatorland is offering a $9.99 ticket deal for Florida Residents for Valentine's Day.

Gatorland Orlando is offering a sweet deal to visit during Valentine’s Day. Image: Gatorland Orlando

Gatorland tickets for Florida Residents
Now through February 28
Visit the Alligator Capital of the World for half-off a single-day admission. Tickets must be purchased at the admission gate with a valid Florida ID.

Things to do Orlando: image of couple posing in illusion exhibit room at Museum of Illusions at ICON Park in Orlando

Museum of Illusions at ICON Park in Orlando. Image courtesy: ICON Park.

Museum of Illusions Orlando February ticket deal
February 1 – 28
ICON Park
Central Florida’s most immersive museum is discounting general admission tickets to $19.99.

iFly’s Valentine’s Day special
Now through February 20
The popular attraction is offering a “Love is in the Air” flight package. The package includes four flights shared by two people, two videos to commemorate the experience, specialized flight gear provided, one-on-one flight instruction, and a personalized flight certificate.

It’s not necessarily a cheap date, but it sure is lots of fun and very memorable. However, when you compare the price to that of a fine dining restaurant, roses, and fancy chocolates, it might actually be less expensive! The price of the package varies by location, starting at around $155 for two people.

Here are some Groupon deals to check out with your Valentine:

Valentine’s Day restaurant deals

Auntie Anne’s – Don’t get it twisted, Auntie Anne’s is offering a sweet deal on Feb. 14. Pretzel Perks members receive a buy-one-get-one FREE Chocolate Frost on Valentine’s Day, when they order in-store or on the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks app.

Baskin-Robbins – Surprise your sweetheart with the Box of Chocolates Cake from Baskin-Robbins. The specialty cake is made with your favorite cake flavor and ice cream flavor. Price varies by location.

And, back by popular demand, the shop’s Flavor of the Month for February is once again Love Potion #31. The limited-time flavor features white chocolate and raspberry ice cream, a raspberry swirl, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate hearts.

Buca di Beppo – Enjoy a Lasagna Lovefeast at Buca di Beppo on Valentine’s Day. For $59.99, couples can enjoy a lovely date filled a Heart-Shaped Lasagna for two, small garlic bread, small salad and mini cannoli. The special meal is available from Feb. 11 to 14 — dine-in or to-go.

California Pizza Kitchen – Make your Valetine’s Day lunch or dinner lovelier at California Pizza Kitchen by ordering your favorite Crispy Thin Crust pizza in a heart shape at no additional charge — for dine-in only.

Plus, enjoy the restaurant’s “Sweet Deal for Two” with an appetizer, two entrées and dessert from Feb. 9 to 14. Choose from the Classic or Adventure options. Price varies by location.

Plus, diners will receive a Bonus Card with the purchase of either Sweet Deal — good for a buy-one-get-one FREE pizza, pasta or salad. The card is valid Feb. 15 to 22.

Chick-fil-A – Many are “in love” with Chick-fil-A, so it’s fitting they’re packaging customer-favorites in such a lovely way. The popular chicken chain is offering some of its most popular items in heart-shaped tray, including 30-count nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis, 6-count Chocolate Chunk Cookies or 12-count Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves.

The special Valentine’s Day tray is available from Jan. 31 to Feb. 14, while supplies last. Price varies by location.

Cinnabon – As if Valentine’s Day isn’t sweet enough, you can make it sweeter with this special at Cinnabon. The bakery is offering its Fantasy Sweet Bundle on Feb. 14 — two (2) Classic Cinnamon Rolls and two (2) regular Cold Brews for $15. The offer is only available online.

Hallmark – You can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without sending your sweetheart a greeting card. While this one from Hallmark may not arrive in time, you can always send one for their birthday, your anniversary or just to let them know you’re thinking of them any day of the year.

Hallmark’s Gold Crown loyalty members can send a FREE personalized greeting card (including postage) through the shop’s Sign & Send service. The offer is available through June 30.

Hooters – On Feb. 14, Hooters encourages customers to forget all about their ex by shredding a picture of him or her. By doing so, enjoy 10 FREE boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings at participating locations. Use the shredder provided in-restaurant or shred it virtually for a digital coupon.

Jamba – It’s going to be juicy at Jamba on Valentine’s Day. The smoothie shop is offering $2 off two (2) smoothies, juices and/or bowls on Feb. 14 — for Jamba Rewards members only.

Jimmy John’s – Get sandwiched by savings on Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 just happens to the be the last day for Jimmy John’s popular BOGO special — buy one sandwich and get a second one for 50% off with promo code SAVEON2.

Krispy Kreme – The doughnut shop is sending lots of sweet love with its Valentine’s Day specialty doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is offering four new heart-shaped doughnuts filled with beloved flavor combinations: Beary Best Valentine Doughnut, Bee Mine Doughnut, Cookie to My KREME Doughnut and My Batter Half Doughnut.

In addition, the shop’s Valentine’s Day custom dozen box includes two perforated, pop-out valentines — making it easy for customers to share not only doughnuts, but kind words, too. Price varies by location.

Olive Garden – The popular Italian restaurant continues its $5 Take-Home Entrées. After enjoying your Valentine’s Day date at Olive Garden, take home an extra budget-friendly entrée to enjoy later for just five bucks.

Choose from fettuccine alfredo, five-cheese ziti al forno or spaghetti with meat sauce. The offer is available for dine-in only.

Papa John’s – Slice into a festive pie for your sweetie pie on Valentine’s Day. Papa John’s is again offering its popular heart-shaped pizza — a thin crust pizza with your choice of topping. The pizza arrives uncut, so you can enjoy the heart in its full glory.

The specialty pizza is available for $11.99 from Feb. 7 to 14. Price may vary by location.

Shoney’s – From Feb. 11 to 14, Shoney’s is offering a 2 Can Dine for $29.99 special. Couples enjoy two (2) All You Care To Eat Fresh Food Bars, featuring customer favorites including entrées, seafood, sides, salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, soups and more. And, to top off the lovely meal, couples enjoy a FREE shareable dessert — Shoney’s famous Hot Fudge Cake.

For those dining alone, Shoney’s is offering the same delicious deal for $14.99 — Hot Fudge Cake included.

Taco Bell – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a FREE taco at Taco Bell. The popular Mexican fast-food restaurant chain’s Taco Lover’s Pass lets customers enjoy a FREE taco for 30 days, including on Feb. 14. Buy a pass for you and your sweetheart and both of you can snack together on Valentine’s Day and days beyond. The pass is just $10. Price may vary by location.

Waffle House – For some, it doesn’t get any fancier than enjoying Valentine’s Day dinner at Waffle House. The fast-food restaurant offers special table service for the lovely occasion.

Because of the popularity of the annual affair, reservations are required. Not all locations are participating, so check here first.

Wendy’s – Start Valentine’s Day with a thirst-quenching deal at Wendy’s. The fast-food chain is offering a FREE beverage of your choice in any size with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich. The offer is valid through Feb. 20.

For the month of February, the chain is also offering $2 off any salad and a buy-one-get-one premium burger for $1 (every week). Both offers are only available via the Wendy’s app.