No matter what the temperature is in Florida, you can always find a place to lace up skates and hit the ice. Orlando ice skating rinks are open year-round and during the holiday season. Bundle up for a fun and inexpensive activity. Ice skating with skate rentals costs around $10 to $17 per person. To […]
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Things to Do in January in Central Florida
The new year is the perfect time to explore all the free and budget-friendly activities Central Florida and Orlando have to offer. Whether you’re a local or visiting on vacation, here’s a list of top picks of things to do in January divided by category. Is there a free or cheap event we should know […]
Free admission to History Center on third Thursdays
The Orange County Regional History Center offers free admission the third Thursday of every month, from 5 to 9 p.m. The History Center showcases the vast collections of the Historical Society of Central Florida. The museum features four floors of permanent exhibitions and also presents nationally important limited-run exhibitions. Among the current exhibits: Home Away […]
New Worlds Reading: Free Books for Eligible Orange County Students
The New Worlds Reading initiative helps children in grades K-5 build their literacy skills while fostering a love for books—all at no cost to eligible families. To qualify for the program your student must be one of the following: a Florida VPK student who is not yet meeting age-appropriate standards according to FAST Star Early […]
FREE entry day at Leu Gardens Monday
Explore this amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from downtown Orlando. At Harry P. Leu Gardens, you can stroll through the lush gardens, smell the roses, or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year. To keep up with the […]
Cheap things to do with kids in Orlando
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There is so much more to Orlando than Disney. If you search beyond the theme park district, you will discover plenty of cheap things to do with kids in Orlando. We’ve curated a long list of kids’ activities in Orlando that are free or cheap (less than $25 each). Whether you are looking for playdate destinations with little ones or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Free Family Funday Events for 2025 […]
