Summer is here — time to have fun in Orlando and make it a memorable one! But when it’s 100+ degrees outside, it seems too hot to do anything…what is there to do in Orlando this summer? Don’t just stay inside and binge Netflix! Get out to explore Orlando and beyond with this list of […]
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Monthly food, wine & art festivals in Orlando
There’s always a reason to celebrate in Orlando, giving life to monthly food, wine and art festivals. Each month you can enjoy a variety of reoccurring community events such as outdoor festivals, art walks, live music and social events at museums. Experience the cultural side of Orlando while you mix and mingle at these special […]
Free parking at Universal CityWalk after 6 p.m.
Parking at Universal CityWalk is free for everyone when you visit after 6 p.m. An eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment featuring Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, The Cow Fish, Hard Rock Café and more. Regular parking is […]
Orlando summer events & festivals
There’s never a shortage of things to do in Orlando, especially during the summer months. We’ve uncovered plenty of events and festivals that are fun and relatively inexpensive…most are free or up to $25. Do your summer on the cheap in Orlando with these ideas for free or cheap things to do in Orlando and Central Florida. Enjoy a summer evening […]
15 New Things to See & Do in Orlando in 2015
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According to Priceline.com, Orlando is the No. 1 “hot spot” for travelers in 2015. After a multi-year surge of blockbuster expansions at Orlando’s world-class theme parks, Orlando’s retail, dining and entertainment scene is following suit in 2015. Visit Orlando, the destination’s official tourism association, uncovered 15 new openings 2015 travelers will be among the first […]
Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Follow the luck of the Irish through Winter Park for Central Florida’s only St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The celebration features Irish music and step-dancing at the main stage in Central Park with demonstrations by the Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance and the Watters School of Irish Dance. Irish music will be provided […]
10 Romantic Orlando Dates under $20
10 fabulously romantic experiences in Orlando that will cost you less than $20.
College Park Jazz Fest
Jazz shuts down the street in College Park on October 20. Pack a picnic and a blanket or chairs for live music under the stars. College Park Jazz Fest will feature three stages with performances by Jackie Jones, The Cook Trio, Dave Capp Project, UCF Jazz Band and more. Seating is a on a first-come, first-served […]
10 reasons to check out the library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Have you checked out your local library lately? There’s much more to libraries than reading materials. The Orange County Library offers free MP3 downloads, new DVD releases, audio books and special classes and programs. With all of those free services at your disposal, the library card could end up being the […]
Wekiva Island
Play volleyball, corn toss, enjoy live music and a take dip in the cool waters of the Wekiva River for free at Wekiva Island. This eco-recreation destination has an old Florida feel, a bar that serves beer and wine, riverside cabanas and a dog-friendly policy. Wekiva Island is the perfect spot to relax on a summer […]
