The Florida Kids and Family Expo, the largest kids’ and family expo in the United States, returns to the Orange County Convention Center August 22-23, 2026. The indoor event provides an opportunity for families to meet with companies and organizations that provide education, sports, entertainment, home, services, medical and dental, insurance, toys, products, and more. […]
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3rd Thursday Orlando art and culture celebration
Meet in downtown Orlando for a cosmopolitan evening of art, food entertainment and shopping at the 3rd Thursday Orlando celebration of art, culture, food and more. The event includes art exhibitions, live entertainment, history exhibitions and discounts at downtown restaurants and bars. CityArts Orlando rotates exhibitions monthly and offers a happy hour from 4:30 to […]
Farmers’ Markets in Orlando & Central Florida
Free Farmers Markets in the Orlando area for flowers, produce and crafts.
Guide to Orlando’s Recurring Pop-Up Markets
Picture it: it’s a bright Central Florida day, and you are strolling among some beautifully appointed booths of the many Central Florida artisans, creatives, and vendors. You find some amazing gifts for friends, and even a fun gift for yourself. The best part? You didn’t spend a lot and you supported local small businesses with […]
Free live music second Fridays at Casselberry food truck event
Spend an evening at the beautiful Lake Concord Park in Casselberry enjoying live music, artisan booths and a variety of culinary flavors from a variety of food trucks. The event is the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission and parking (near City Hall) are free. You are encouraged to […]
Lake Eola’s Fall Fiesta in the Park
One of Florida’s longest-running fall traditions is back for its 55th year, and this one is sure to be just as fun as all the past celebrations. The Fall Fiesta in the Park is always held the first full weekend in November, while the Spring Fiesta is held the first weekend of April. These two […]
Why Buy When You Can Borrow? Discover The Library of Things
What if your local library offered more than books? What if you could check out a blood pressure monitor, themed science bundles, a ukulele, or even a knitting kit—all for free with your library card? Welcome to the world of the Library of Things, a growing movement that’s making it easier (and cheaper) to live […]
Really, Really Free Market of Orlando
Have you ever gotten joy from saving an item your neighbors put out on the street for garbage collection? Or discovered a friend giving away something you absolutely needed and wanted? The founders of the Really Free Market of Orlando wanted to create a time and space for that happiness to help grow a community […]
Central Florida garage, yard & moving sales
If you are searching for a garage or yard sale near Orlando, we have you covered. You can find an interactive map of Orange County and surrounding area garage sales, Orlando yard sales, Orlando moving sales and Orlando estate sales. You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click […]
How to prepare for a hurricane (without spending too much)
It’s that time again. Another hurricane is upon us. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE The most likely effect of a storm, whether its a hurricane or not, is a power failure. That’s […]
