The Orlando area may not have the farms and orchards it once did, with development and the surge in population absorbing the agricultural lands, but there is still plenty of opportunity to get back to nature and pick your own fruits and vegetables — a true farm-to-table experience. There is always something in season and […]
Kids' Stuff
Free & cheap things to do during fall in Orlando with kids
The beauty of fall in Orlando is that it’s usually warm enough to splash around at a water park, but still festive with a lineup of fall events. The autumn season in Orlando brings many free and cheap events like outdoor movies, free days at museums and plenty of fun experiences. We have a little something for […]
Cool pools at Orlando resorts
Cool pools at Orlando resorts are the perfect way to enjoy a sunny day by making a splash or lounging in luxury. Some of Orlando’s unique pools include retro-themed Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort and the luxe poolside amenities at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. Lazy rivers, waterfalls, real sand beaches, zero-entry and adults-only pools are […]
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 […]
Old Town free Cruise Nites
Hot rods, antiques and muscle cars roll down the street in Old Town every weekend for Cruise Nites, free evenings of entertainment and beautiful vehicles. Friday night, engines rev at the All American Muscle Car Cruise featuring cars from 1964 to current times. The vehicles are on display starting at 4 p.m. Live rock bands start performing on the […]
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 […]
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.: […]
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 […]
