There’s so much to do in the City Beautiful — and plenty of ways to experience it without breaking the bank.
If you’re going out, it’s wise to phone first. Events are subject to change at any time. Some events listed require you to make a reservation or purchase tickets in advance.
Visit Wekiva Island in Longwood this week for $5 per person.
Now that Halloween spooks and scares are officially out of season, it’s time to start looking ahead to the holidays – and holiday shopping. This weekend is a kickoff for a variety of holiday celebrations throughout Central Florida with many more to come in the following weeks.
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Free & cheap things to do in Orlando this weekend
Note: Sometimes, things change after we post an event. It’s always a good idea to check directly with venues and event organizers to confirm before you go.
Photo: ICON Park
I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m.
ICON Park
I-Drive is kicking off the holiday season this weekend with the lighting of their 50-foot holiday tree. This FREE event is an evening full of family fun, including special performances and character appearances throughout the evening. Celebrity guests include Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and performers from Blue Man Group.
Photo: Ivanhoe Village
Jingle Eve 2024
Saturday, November 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ivanhoe Village, Gaston Edwards Park
For over 20 years, Ivanhoe Village has been celebrating the spirit of the holiday season with their Jingle Eve event. This celebration is FREE and open to the public. It features beer gardens, live music, local artisans, food trucks, and a children’s holiday village with bounce houses, a bubble bus, and craft tables. Come start your holiday season with plenty of cheer!
Photo: OMA
Festival of Trees
Nov. 16 – 24
Orlando Museum of Art
The Festival of Trees is a beloved holiday celebration in Orlando that is celebrating its 38th year of festivities. The event features over 30 designer-decorated trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses that will dazzle and delight. Hosted by the Council of 101, The Festival of Trees is a wonderful family-friendly holiday celebration that raises money for the Orlando Museum of Art. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children ages 3 through 12, and $12 for seniors 60+, military personnel, and first responders with ID. Parking is an additional $7.
Photo: Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival
Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival
November 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Longwood, FL
The 48th Annual Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the streets of Longwood this weekend. This FREE event includes FREE parking, and will feature over 200 artists and crafters displaying their original work. In addition to plenty of arts and crafts, there will also be food and cocktail vendors, a lineup of live entertainment, and a FREE Kid Zone to keep little ones active and entertained.
Fall Festivals
Looking for other fall festivals? Fall festivals in Central Florida run through November. Find our giant fall festival calendar here. Some of these festivals include pumpkin patches, and we also have a list of Central Florida’s best pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Looking for more free and cheap things to do in and around Orlando this weekend?
Check out our list of the Best free and cheap things to do in Orlando and Central Florida for ongoing events and ideas of budget-friendly ways to pass the time.
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