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Get ready for a spooktacular autumn in Orlando! Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better time to dive into the festivities. Whether you're on the hunt for free family-friendly events or budget-friendly activities that will give you chills and thrills, this guide has everything you need to plan the perfect spooky season...
Picture it: it's a bright Central Florida day, and you are strolling among some beautifully appointed booths of the many Central Florida artisans, creatives, and vendors. You find some amazing gifts for friends, and even a fun gift for yourself. The best part? You didn't spend a lot and you supported local small businesses with...
Conservation Florida and Freehand Goods are teaming up with D Ranch Preserve for their first ever Trick or Trails event. Enjoy a not-so-scary evening exploring the winding trails of D Ranch Preserve by foot or on a hayride. Hay rides will be $5 & can be purchased at the event with cash or a donation...
Eolaween is back again! Enjoy a night full of free, family-friendly fun at Lake Eola Park. Dress up in your costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, inflatable games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a DJ, meet-and-greets with Mario and Luigi, festive photo opportunities, a Fall Market, and much more. This might be the only place you can...
The Audubon Park Garden District in Orlando is bringing back Zombietoberfest for another year of Halloween fun! Stroll around the market, join the costume contests for both people and their pets, watch the free live music and stick around for sundown and catch the free showing of Labyrinth. Event Details When: Saturday night 5:00 p.m.,...
The Showcase of Citrus is ready for another year of the Pumpkin Ponderosa! With a pumpkin patch, photo ops, and more, this is an autumn event the whole family can enjoy. What to Know 8th Annual Pumpkin Ponderosa When: September 18th through October 31st, 2026 Where: The Showcase of Citrus Come ready for lots of...
Halloween classics are playing at the historic Garden Theater in Winter Garden every Tuesday night in October, and they are only $5 each. What to Know Where: The Garden Theater in Winter Garden When: Every Tuesday in October at 7:00 p.m Admission: $5 All tickets must be purchased online. Tickets are on sale now here. ...
For the 6th year, Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis will hold the Central Florida Fall Festival to celebrate the autumn season. The festival offers lots of family-friendly farm activities, including a pumpkin patch, a jumping pillow, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and more farm-themed activities. Enjoy the beautiful zinnia and sunflower fields, tractor rides,...
Fall in Orlando is one of the best times to get out and enjoy the city. Whether you're looking for free community gatherings or low-cost seasonal fun, this guide will help you plan your autumn outings. Be sure to always check with event organizers before heading out, as schedules and details may change due to...
Join the excitement at Pumpkins for O'Possums, one of the year's most anticipated events where you can support local wildlife while picking out high-quality, handpicked pumpkins. Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge will bring ambassador animals All pumpkin sales directly support the refuge's mission to rehabilitate and care for orphaned and injured wildlife, with a percentage...
Wekiva Island is getting spooky with a Halloween Party on October 24, 2026. There will be kid-friendly events from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., and then an adult Halloween party from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The kids' party is open to babies through age 13 with a parent or guardian. The adult costume contest is 21+...
Have you ever gotten joy from saving an item your neighbors put out on the street for garbage collection? Or discovered a friend giving away something you absolutely needed and wanted? The founders of the Really Free Market of Orlando wanted to create a time and space for that happiness to help grow a community...
The beginning of a new month is a perfect reason to party, and there are many options around Orlando to do just that. On the first Friday of the month you can join a street party for fun activities, food, local artisans, vendors, and more to celebrate another month well lived in beautiful Central Florida....
Join the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for a daytime Halloween celebration featuring a trick-or-treat candy trail ("trick or tweet"), a spooky bubble dance party, kid-friendly story time, scavenger hunt, raptor meet-and-greets, and pumpkin enrichment for the resident birds. Read more about Hawks and Haunts here. When: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. -...
Celebrate fall at Black Hammock Bee Farms while learning more about honeybees and their unique importance to our Florida ecology. Read more about Fall Festival at Black Hammock Bee Farms here. Event Details Where: Black Hammock Bee Farms, 2385 Howard Ave., Oviedo When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Admission: Free admission; activities such as the planting...
Halloween at Boo Spring is two special nights of Halloween activities at Blue Spring State Park, and also a fundraiser to support projects, programs, and initiatives at Blue Spring and Hontoon Island State Parks. Halloween fun and helping a local natural gem! Boo Spring activities include a haunted trail, moonlit hikes, concessions for sale, and...
Celebrate the 11th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival with pumpkins, family fun, seasonal treats, farm-fresh food and drinks, picture-perfect photo opportunities, and the autumn atmosphere that makes this a yearly tradition in Central Florida. Enjoy a Fun Zone, petting zoo, 5-acre corn maze, lots of treats for sale, live music, and more. 11th Annual...
Orlando is booming with excellent food halls, and City Food Hall is a good one. Located in Ivanhoe Village, City Food Hall offers a great space to socialize, buy some delicious food and drinks, and watch a movie in their open-air courtyard. Originally just a summer event, their free Friday Films on the Lawn series...
The Filipino American History Month Celebration is happening Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Grace Church in Orlando. The family-friendly event celebrates Filipino culture with dances, live entertainment, and vendors selling Filipino food and art. The festival is presented by the Council for Filipino American Organization (CFAO) as a community celebration for families and guests of...
Nestled in picturesque Winter Park, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens offers visitors a tranquil escape where art, history, and nature converge. With its rich collection of sculptures, stunning gardens, and lakeside views, this museum is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Central Florida. Here's everything you need to know about planning your visit,...
September in Orlando brings a perfect mix of summer fun winding down and fall festivities starting up, and you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy it all. From outdoor events and cultural festivals to family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations, the city is buzzing with affordable ways to explore and make memories. Whether you're...
Clermont is throwing a Harvest Festival to celebrate the season with kids' Zone, parades, live music, a costume contest, and more. What to Know Where: Downtown Clermont When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: Free Free and cheap things to do this week
Who is ready for a spooky movie marathon? Silver Moon Drive-In Theater is bringing back one of its most popular events for this year's Halloween Eve celebrations. Two screens will show nine classic horror movies playing late into the night. What to Know Monsters Movie Marathon: Classic Monsters vs. Grindhouse Favorites Cost: $35 per carload; tickets...
Join the City of Mount Dora for a day of pollinator appreciation. The Great Florida Pollinator Census is an annual citizen scientist event aimed at counting and learning more about the pollinators around us. The Nunan Butterfly Garden at the W.T. Bland Library in Mount Dora is offering a free event to help you count...
The Enzian is Central Florida's only full-time, not-for-profit, independent movie theater, and watching a movie here is an experience everyone should have. They even offer Peanut Butter Matinee, a special family-friendly movie series that usually occurs on the fourth Sunday of the month. Kids 12 and under are free, and they offer a special Kid's...
It's the height of summer, and there is so much happening in Central Florida. Get out to markets, festivals, family events, exclusive events, and more in August. Check this post throughout the month for updates and additions. Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Through August 20, 2026 Florida's back-to-school season is underway, and that means a sales...
One of Florida's longest-running fall traditions is back for its 55th year, and this one is sure to be just as fun as all the past celebrations. The Fall Fiesta in the Park is always held the first full weekend in November, while the Spring Fiesta is held the first weekend of April. These two...
We love to save instead of spend, especially when we can support our local Orange County Library System at the same time. You know the library can save you money on books, DVDS, and even other helpful items through their Library of Things. Maybe you have even used the Local Wanderer passes to see local...
The Orange County Library's calendar is always packed with FREE events. The library really is a cool place to be! The library branches have free classes for all ages, free story times for children, free concerts, free readings by authors and much, much more. More Articles About the Library: Why Buy When You Can Borrow?...
What if your local library offered more than books? What if you could check out a blood pressure monitor, themed science bundles, a ukulele, or even a knitting kit-all for free with your library card? Welcome to the world of the Library of Things, a growing movement that's making it easier (and cheaper) to live...
As the temperatures heat up, Orlando offers many cheap and fun places to cool down. A local splash pad is a perfect option when you have kids in tow, and there are plenty of splash pads near Orlando. What to Know About Central Florida Splash Pads Operating Dates and Hours Most free splash pads are...
Travel through the rolling hills of Clermont for an unexpected Florida wine experience at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards. There are always new and exciting reasons to visit each month with a jam-packed scheduled of Lakeridge Winery & Vineyard events. And on any day of the week, you can stop by for free winery tours and...
Sounds of Wekiva brings live music to the riverfront every Friday and Saturday night. Whether you're looking for a relaxing date night or a way to celebrate the weekend with local music, this free-spirited event is a Central Florida gem. What to Expect At Sounds of Wekiva, a rotating lineup of local Orlando musicians take...
Downtown Orlando is buzzing with creativity, and DTOLive is at the heart of it all. Imagine a place where arts and culture come to life every single day-that's exactly what this exciting new initiative is all about. Thanks to a partnership between the Downtown Development Board (DDB) and United Arts of Central Florida (UA), DTOLive...
Great news for Central Florida residents and visitors alike who have SNAP: the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is now part of Museums for All, a nationwide program that makes cultural and educational experiences more accessible for families receiving SNAP benefits. Thanks to this initiative, guests who show a valid SNAP EBT card can enjoy daytime general...
Orlando has a long list of museums, gardens, and cultural attractions. Here are a select few that offer designated free entry days. Although admission is free, donations are always appreciated to help support the organization. These special free museum days in Orlando are always subject to change, so check with the venue before visiting. To...
The new year is the perfect time to explore all the free and budget-friendly activities Central Florida and Orlando have to offer. Whether you're a local or visiting on vacation, here's a list of top picks of things to do in January divided by category. Is there a free or cheap event we should know...
The City of Apopka is bringing music lovers together once again with its popular Saturday Sounds concert series, running from October through May. This free, family-friendly event takes place at the Apopka Amphitheater, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Each concert runs from 5 pm. to 7 p.m.,...
Whether you're looking for seasonal cheer or just some Orlando fun, we can help. We have rounded up the best things to do this month all around Central Florida. If you want more holiday events, check out these articles: Free and Cheap Holiday Events in Orlando $5 Holiday Flix at the Garden Theater in Winter...
November is a wonderful month to explore Orlando, with milder weather, less intense heat, and fewer storms as the holiday season starts to take hold. Whether you're a local looking for new experiences or a visitor getting out of the theme park bubble, here's a roundup of budget-friendly activities and happenings around Central Florida for...
It's a beautiful time to get outside and enjoy Central Florida's public art with a walking tour. However, you don't have to commit to a led tour to get an amazing experience. There are lots of options for DIY and self-led walking tours around Central Florida that you can personalize to your needs-that's something sure...
Central Florida is a great place to homeschool, and many local businesses have deals to make it even easier. Whether you want an educational field trip or a fun day out, we have lots of ideas to help you save money on homeschool trips in Orlando. Orlando Homeschool Discounts Some Central Florida destinations offer special...