The beautiful spring weather in Central Florida makes it a wonderful time to get the whole family outside, just in time for Easter egg hunts, festivals, and Easter bunny meet and greets. This year Easter falls on April 20, 2025. Celebrate spring and Easter at one of Central Florida’s fun and family-friendly events. Egg-Ceptional Family […]
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Free events at the Orlando library branches
The Orange County Library’s calendar is always packed with FREE events. The library really is a cool place to be! The library branches have free classes for all ages, free story times for children, free concerts, free readings by authors and much, much more. Some of the events listed below require registration in advance with […]
Things to do this week in Orlando (including free events)
Central Florida offers many free and cheap things to do, for children and adults, plus events that are worth a splurge. If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends, here are some of the best things to do in Orlando and Central Florida this week. The calendar includes events […]
Best Things to Do in March in Central Florida
March is a time of warming weather in Central Florida as we slide into spring, which makes it a perfect time to take advantage of local free and cheap events. We have all the ideas you need to make the most of this month including spring break ideas, St. Patrick’s Day events, The Central Florida […]
Ideas for Spring Break in Orlando
It is no surprise that Orlando routinely ranks number 1 for spring break destinations. This year, most Orlando schools will have spring break from March 17 to 21, 2025. Whether you’re a local or visiting on a budget, there are plenty of free and affordable ways to keep the family entertained. Here are some 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 […]
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 […]
Indoor places for kids to play in Orlando
If it’s too hot or rainy to play outside, there are plenty of chill places to explore in Orlando. We’ve created a list of fun indoor places for kids to play in Orlando. From museums to indoor trampoline parks, Orlando has it all! Here are the best indoor places to play when it’s raining or […]
$5 (or free) family-friendly movies at the Ritz Theater in Sanford
The Ritz Theater in downtown Sanford presents shows, concerts, special events, classic movies at more at its historic building in downtown Sanford. The Ritz Theater celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, making it one of the oldest movie houses in Florida. It was called the Milane when it opened August 2, 1923. The Wayne Densch […]
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 […]
