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 […]
Free Events
Family Night on the Patio Waterford Lakes
Every Friday night, neighbors and friends gather for a Family Night on the Patio. Waterford Lakes Town Center bustles with free games and DJ music. Grab dinner at one of the patio restaurants while spending time as a family. When: Friday nights at 7 p.m. Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center 413 N. Alafaya Trail Orlando, […]
Free kids’ workshop at Home Depot
Build something together at Home Depot’s free kids’ workshop the first Saturday of every month. In January, kids can build a diamond bird house. Kids ages 5 to 12 can keep their craft, receive a free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. When: First Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]
Free kids’ crafts at Lowe’s
Lowe’s offers free Build & Grow workshops with crafts for kids several times a month. Build a wooden project and take home a free apron, goggles and patch. Sign up online in advance, though you probably can get in even if you don’t reserve ahead of time. Here are the upcoming workshops: Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m.: […]
Labor Day Rally at Lake Eola
Enjoy a parade, food, music and live entertainment at the Labor Day Picnic and Rally at Lake Eola. When: Monday, September 3rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lake Eola in downtown Orlando Cost: Free
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 […]
Food Truck Wars
There’s nothing like a good old food fight. More than 40 food trucks of all types, sizes and shapes will compete at the annual rivalry, Food Truck Wars, in six different categories including largest single food item and People’s Choice. But the real winners are the guests who sample the food. Enjoy live music, a […]
Free Tours at Orlando Brewing
Hidden amongst industrial buildings is a local microbrewery gem, Orlando Brewing. See where the fermenting magic happens on free brewery tours Monday through Saturday at 6 p.m. After the tour, sample freshly brewed beers made on site like Blonde Ale, Pale Ale and Red Ale. Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 407-872-1117
Orlando Easter Egg Hunt
Hop to downtown Orlando for the Eggcellent Fair and Egg Hunt. Your entire family will enjoy an egg hunt, field day games, music, entertainment and food. When: Saturday, March 31st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Dr. James R. Smith Center 1723 Bruton Boulevard 407-246-2006 Cost: Free
Baldwin Park Easter Egg Hunt
Prepare your Easter egg baskets for competition. Baldwin Park’s Easter Egg Hunt draws hundreds of kids for age-division hunts with golden egg winners from each group winning a special Easter basket. Photos with the Easter Bunny cost $3 per photo. When: Saturday, April 7th at 10 a.m. Where: Morgan Park and Barnes Park in Baldwin Park Cost: […]
