If you’re gearing up to step back in time at the enchanting world of the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire in Tavares, you may be able to save on tickets on their special discount days. These offers give you even more reason to dress up in your best Renaissance garb, join the revelry, and […]
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Cheba Hut gives away free subs and pretzel nuggets on ‘Nugsgiving’
You’ve heard of Thanksgiving (of course!), but now there’s another special day to celebrate in November — Nugsgiving. Cheba Hut is blazing its own trail with the celebration of its 2nd annual Nugsgiving on Nov. 18, 2025 — a day to gather together to enjoy the shop’s tasty snacks for FREE. Photo: Cheba Hut On […]
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 […]
How to DIY Your Own Central Florida Walking Tour
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 […]
Free outdoor movies in Orlando
Free outdoor movies in Orlando are very popular year-round…and for good reason. On a beautiful night, there’s nothing better than watching a movie under the stars on a giant screen with your friends and family. Odds are you can probably find a family-friendly flick playing near you at least once a month. Snuggle up under […]
Free admission to History Center on third Thursdays
The Orange County Regional History Center offers free admission the third Thursday of every month, from 5 to 9 p.m. The History Center showcases the vast collections of the Historical Society of Central Florida. The museum features four floors of permanent exhibitions and also presents nationally important limited-run exhibitions. The museum also offers free admission […]
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 […]
Tasty Takeover weekly food truck party
Tasty Takeover (formerly Tasty Tuesdays) has been celebrating food truck cuisine in Orlando since 2011. The weekly event takes place in the Milk District. It includes up to 11 food trucks and pop-ups each week, parked behind some of Orlando’s favorite bars (which let you bring your food inside to eat with your drinks). Hours […]
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 […]
Best free and cheap things to do in Orlando and Central Florida
There’s always something exciting happening in Orlando, and if you know the right place to look, you can partake in a variety of events and activities that are easy on the budget. Here are some of the ongoing events you can enjoy in Orlando that are either FREE or relatively inexpensive. To keep up with […]
