Looking for something to do around Orlando and Central Florida? You can use our event calendar to find free things to do in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia and Polk Counties.
Here's a list of selected free and cheap events in Central Florida. Click each title to see more information about the event or deal.
You can also view the whole month (click "By Month") or see a specific date (click By Day).
Below is a larger Community Calendar that includes events in all price ranges. You can add your own events to this calendar.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland | FREE | Wekiva Island | |
| Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival | Lake Nona Town Center | ||
| Winter Park Farmers' Market | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Winter Garden Farmers' Market | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Winter Garden Downtown Pavilion |
| Lake Mary Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Lake Mary City Hall | |
| Lake Mary Farmers' Market | 9:00 am to 1:30 pm | FREE | Lake Mary Central Park |
| Sanford Farmers Market | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Sanford |
| Apopka Christmas Parade | 10:00 am | FREE | Kit Land Nelson Park |
| Weekends at the Winery music | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards |
| Merry Tubachristmas | 1:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Gingerbread Build-Off | 2:30 pm | FREE | South Creek Library Branch |
| A Christmas Carol: One Man Show | 3:00 pm | FREE | Orlando Public Library |
| Silent Knights: A Jolly Holiday Concert | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Apopka Amphitheater |
| Christmas on Park | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Free live music and vendors at food truck event | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lake Concord Park, Casselberry | |
| New Smyrna Beach Christmas Boat Parade | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown New Smyrna Beach |
| Sanford Parade of Lights | 6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Sanford |
| Violectric Holiday Show | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park |
| 12th annual Violectric® Holiday Show | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park |
Sunday, December 15, 2024
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland | FREE | Wekiva Island | |
| Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival | Lake Nona Town Center | ||
| Maitland Farmers' Market | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Maitland City Centre |
| Clermont Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Clermont |
| Orlando Farmers' Market at Lake Eola Park | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Lake Eola Park, Orlando |
| Weekends at the Winery music | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards |
| Victorian Performance Troupe: Phantasmagoria | 2:00 pm | FREE | Orlando Public Library |
| Christmas on Park | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| AdventHealth Orchestra Christmas Concert | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland Movie Night: The Grinch | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Wekiva Island |
Monday, December 16, 2024
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland | FREE | Wekiva Island | |
| Mindful Start Family Yoga | 10:15 am | FREE | Southwest Branch Library |
| Mindful Start Family Yoga | 11:15 am | FREE | Winter Garden library |
| Audubon Park Community Market | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Stardust Video & Coffee |
| Christmas on Park | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Free outdoor movie | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Orlando SoDo District |
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Tuesdays at Cinemark Theaters | All Day | Cinemark Festival Bay Mall | |
| Discount Tuesdays at AMC Theatres | All Day | Discounted | AMC Theatres |
| Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland | FREE | Wekiva Island | |
| Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival | Lake Nona Town Center | ||
| Mindful Start Family Yoga | 11:00 am | FREE | Southwest Branch Library |
| Holiday Shrinky Dink Shaker Charm | 4:30 pm | FREE | Orlando Public Library |
| Free screening of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Regal Oviedo Mall |
| Christmas on Park | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| Tasty Tuesday food truck roundup | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Orlando Milk District |
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland | FREE | Wekiva Island | |
| Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival | Lake Nona Town Center | ||
| Real Radio 104.1 Monsters Radio-thon | 6:00 am | FREE | Tuffy’s Music Box |
| Holiday Weekday Matinee: A Christmas Story | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $11.00 | Enzian Theatre |
| It Doesn't Snow in Florida | 4:30 pm | FREE | Winter Garden library |
| Christmas on Park | 5:00 pm | FREE | Central Park, City of Winter Park |
| $5 movie in Sanford: Christmas Vacation | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Ritz Theater, Sanford |
