What can you do for fun this weekend in Orlando without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Orlando, September 20 – 23.
Daytona Beach Kite & Sand Art Festival is this weekend.
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Here are our top picks for free and cheap weekend fun:
(Note: Sometimes, things change after we post an event. It’s always a good idea to check with venues and organizers to see which are still on.)
Sunset at the Zoo
Thursday, September 20, 5:30pm-7pm
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden, Sanford
$5 admission 21+ only. Enjoy the zoo at sunset with live music, beer, wine and snacks.
Neighborhood Music Jam
Thursday, September 20, 6pm-9pm
Winter Park Community Center
Free. Musicians of all ages are welcome to come make music.
3rd Thursday Gallery Hop
Thursday, September 20, 6pm-9pm
Downtown Arts District, Orlando
Free event. Stroll the downtown arts area featuring resident artist and their pieces.
Movieola
Friday, September 21, 6pm-10pm
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
Free outdoor movie under the stars featuring “Peter Rabbit.”
Oviedo Movie in the Park
Friday, September 21, 7:30pm-10pm
Center Lake Park, Oviedo
Free Event. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the featured film, “Breaking Legs.”
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 22 at 1pm
Orlando Brewing
Free admission. Oktoberfest mugs $20 includes two free refills. Enjoy a costume competition, stein holding competition, music, and of course, beer.
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Saturday, September 22
Fill out the contact form online, and then a ticket will be emailed to you. Each ticket is good for FREE admission for two people at a participating museum.
Daytona Beach Kite and Sand Art Festival
September 22 & 23, 9am – 3pm
The Holiday Inn Oceanfront Resort, Daytona
Free event. Learn how to fly a kite (200 free kites available), decorate a kite and compete in the “Under the Sea” sandcastle building contest (registration begins at 8am).
Avalon Park Food Truck Night
Sunday, September 23, 5pm-8pm
Avalon Park
Free admission. Bring your own chairs to dine alfresco with Daily City’s Food Truck Bazaar.
Seminole Harley-Davidson Family Fun Day
Sunday, September 23, 1pm-4pm
Seminole Harley, Sanford
$5 donation per kid for fun, family activities including a make-your-own pizza station, face painting, big wheel races, drinks and snacks. Free beer for the adults!
Symphony Storytime Series
Sunday, September 23 at 11am
The Plaza Live, Orlando
Tickets are $10. Enjoy the entertaining sounds of the Philharmonic musicians as they play children’s story classics accompanied by beautiful illustrations.
Fleet Farming Swarm Ride!
Sunday, September 23 at 9am
East End Market, Orlando
Free event. Bike and farm with the Audubon Park Community.
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Hey there! Melissa here from Green Acres Farm (Community Picnic on the Farm) – we had to change the date of the picnic, due to the excessive rain, to Sept 9th. Please update ASAP. We appreciate you sharing the info, but people are showing up after driving for 45 minutes to get here. We feel terrible!
Hi Melissa! We always encourage people to call to confirm before going because events are always subject to change. I hope we can get a good group back out there on Sept. 9 so your event is a success!