If you’re ready for bagpipes, athletic feats, and delicious Scottish treats, the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games is an event you won’t want to miss. Held every January, the Highland Games brings a taste of Scotland to Central Florida with traditional music, food, dancing, and, of course, Highland athletic competitions like caber tossing and hammer […]
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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 […]
Free entry to Central Florida museums first weekend of each month
During the first weekend of the month, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch customers are granted free entry to Orlando museums with a bank card through the Museums On Us. Five destinations in Orlando participate in the popular program. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts, and free events in Central Florida, […]
Best Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Near Orlando 2024
Autumn is coming — and so are the pumpkins. Even though it doesn’t feel like fall in Orlando, it’s almost time to break out pumpkin everything! The fall season is one of the most exciting times of the year in Central Florida marked by pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and farm fun near Orlando. Fill your […]
Free Monday night movies in Orlando
Orlando Pop up Movie Services presents free movies most Monday nights in the courtyard of Orlando’s SoDo District. That is one of two city A La Cart districts that bring high-quality street food, craft beer and entertainment together. One of those free entertainment options is a free movie night at the SoDo Courtyard, 2207 E. […]
Sunflower fields near Orlando
Seeing row after row of blooming sunflowers is not something you’d expect in Central Florid. But, beyond the beaten path of Orlando, there are thriving family farms that harvest and grow a variety of crops — including beautiful sunflower fields. Sunflower season in Orlando happens twice a year at Florida farms, usually during fall and […]
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 has exhibitions that rotate monthly, and offers a happy hour from […]
Free Family Funday at Mennello Museum of Art
Every second Sunday of the month, the Mennello Museum of American Art offers free admission to the galleries for Free Family Funday. From noon to 4 p.m., families can enjoy make-and-take craft stations and mini-tours of the museum. The galleries are open for you to explore until 4:30 p.m. The Family Funday projects are tied […]
Hurricane closures and cancellations
We have received notice of these closures and cancellations this week because of Hurricane Milton: The Orange County Library System will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8. All library branches and book drops will be closed Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. OCLS plans to reopen on Friday, October 11, for normal business […]
Free virtual rides at Universal Orlando Resort
While the theme parks are closed in Orlando, you can experience some of the best attractions at Universal Orlando Resort from the comfort of your couch. Pretend you are in the middle of the action on these free virtual rides at Universal Orlando Resort that take you through some of the most extreme rides at […]
