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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Central Florida garage, yard & moving sales
If you are searching for a garage or yard sale near Orlando, we have you covered. You can find an interactive map of Orange County and surrounding area garage sales, Orlando yard sales, Orlando moving sales and Orlando estate sales. You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click […]
Best free & cheap outdoor adventures in Orlando
There are many beautiful outdoor places to explore in Orlando and some of the best adventures are either free or cheap. Orlando has so many unique parks and things to do near downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. You can see the tall cypress trees at Kraft Azalea Gardens, ride the swan boats at Oviedo on […]
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 […]
