Military families can get free entry to many Orlando area museums during the summer, thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for the nation’s service members, including National Guard […]
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Central Florida Zoo and Museums for All: Visit for Just $4 with EBT
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 […]
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 […]
Thornton Park 2nd Thursday Wine + Art Walk
On the second Thursday of every month, celebrate the arts with an evening of food, wine, shopping and showcases by Orlando-based artists at the Thornton Park Wine & Art Walk from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For $10, you get a wristband, a wine glass and a map of locations where you will be greeted with a complimentary pour […]
Free live music at Winter Garden’s Fridays on the Plaza
The City of Winter Garden provides free music every Friday night year-round in downtown’s Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Fridays on the Plaza is from 7 to 9 p.m., and it’s free to hang out and listen. Here is the schedule for 2026: January January 2: Allie Sawicki (Top 40) January 9: Big Ron Betts (Blues) January […]
Weekends at the Winery at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
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 […]
Farmers’ Markets in Orlando & Central Florida
Free Farmers Markets in the Orlando area for flowers, produce and crafts.
Meet manatees at Blue Spring State Park
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During cold snaps, manatees migrate to huddle up in the warmer waters of Central Florida Springs. That’s why the winter season in Orlando is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of Florida manatees at Blue Spring State Park. Florida manatees retreat to the designated refuge each year because of the consistent water temperature of 72 […]
Free events at the Orlando library branches
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. Some of the events listed below require registration in advance with […]
Things to Do in January in Central Florida
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 […]
