Central Florida offers many free and cheap things to do, for children and adults, plus events that are worth a splurge. If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends, here are some of the best things to do in Orlando and Central Florida this week. The calendar includes events […]
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FREE entry days at U.S. National Parks
America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar for free days at U.S. National Parks throughout Florida and beyond. On select dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country (including five in Florida) that normally charge a fee. A few of […]
Top 5 beaches closest to Orlando
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Orlando has amazing waterparks, splash pads, and refreshing springs, but sometimes you just need to put your toes in the sand at the beach. We aren’t located directly on the coast, but we sure are close to beautiful beaches! In just 1-2 hours you can reach these top 5 beaches closest to Orlando. TOP 5 […]
DTOLive Brings Art and Music to Downtown Orlando
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 […]
Cool off at Central Florida Springs near Orlando
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The Central Florida Springs, Florida’s natural cooling system, is one of those must-see destinations. With water temperatures in the low 70s year-round, a dip in the springs located near Orlando is incredibly refreshing. A day at the springs is also cheap with entry starting at $2 for a Florida State Park. NATURAL SPRINGS NEAR ORLANDO […]
Budget-Friendly Homeschool Programs and Field Trips in Orlando
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 […]
Free Museum Days in Orlando
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 […]
3rd Thursday Orlando art and culture celebration
Meet in downtown Orlando for a cosmopolitan evening of art, food entertainment and shopping at the 3rd Thursday Orlando celebration of art, culture, food and more. The event includes art exhibitions, live entertainment, history exhibitions and discounts at downtown restaurants and bars. CityArts Orlando rotates exhibitions monthly and offers a happy hour from 4:30 to […]
Dairy Queen celebrates Fall Treat Menu with Blizzard for 85 cents
Winter may not be here yet, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen! It’s just not fall without enjoying one of the popular ice cream shop’s signature seasonal treats — the iconic Blizzard. Image: Dairy Queen And, every year, DQ announces a new limited-time lineup of fall flavors for fans […]
Library offers FREE admission to arts & cultural venues
We’ve said it before — the library is pretty cool. The Orange County Library system takes it up a notch by letting cardholders check out local experiences and attractions for FREE. The Local Wanderer at Orange County Library system is a culture pass program that grants library cardholders FREE admission to arts and cultural venues including […]
