Free and cheap events in Orlando, Jan. 10 – 13

What can you do for fun this week in Orlando without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Orlando January 10 – 13.

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Here are our top picks for free and inexpensive 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.)

Souper Sanford Soup Challenge
Thursday, January 10, 5pm-8pm
Alive After 5, Downtown Sanford
$10 to try all the soups.

Live + Local
Thursday, January 10, 6pm-8pm
Crescent Park in Laureate Park, Lake Nona
Free event with a produce market and live music.

Wine & Cheese Pairings Tasting Event
Thursday, January 10, 7pm-9pm
Spill, Winter Springs
Tickets are $15.

The Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
Featuring: FROGPIG
Thursday, January 10 at 9:15pm
The Fringe, Orlando
$15 general admission

Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Iron Man
Thursday, January 10, 8pm-10pm
Winter Park Central Park, Winter Park
Free Event

Laser Beatles
Friday, January 11, 7pm-7:30pm
Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium, Sanford
$10 for adults, $8 students, $5 for staff and with college IDs.
Experience a laser light show set to the top hits of The Beatles.

Casselberry Food Truck Night
Friday, January 11, 6pm-9pm
Lake Concord Park North, Casselberry
Free event with food trucks and entertainment.

Star-Studded Evenings
Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm-9pm
Orlando Science Center, Orlando
$10 per person, members free to explore the venue in the evening.

Family Fun Night
Friday, January 11, 6pm-9pm
Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando
Adults $10, children $5 to hike through the gardens and visit the nocturnal exhibits.

Sip & Savor at the Wheel
January 11 – 13
Icon Orlando 360 off International Drive
$5 food plates with wheel ticket, $7 for non-wheel ticket holders. Taste specialty foods and drinks from 15+ local restaurants.

Winter Music Series
Saturday, January 12, 12pm-4pm
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, Clermont
Free event featuring live performances, food, wine and complimentary wine tours.

Windy Wind Chimes
Saturday, January 12, 10am-12pm
Phelps Park, Winter Park
Free family event where you can create your very own wind chime.

Battle of the Food Trucks
Saturday, January 12, 4pm-9pm
Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood
Free event featuring 30+ Food Trucks at this Longwood street party.

Seminole County Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, January 12, 10am-12pm
Sanford Riverwalk
Free to meet the first responders and hop aboard their trucks.

Clermont MEGA Food Truck Rally
Saturday, January 12, 2pm-9pm
Historic Downtown Clermont
Free event featuring food trucks, a kid zone, crafters and more!

Downtown Longwood Cruise
Saturday, January 12, 11am-2pm
Historic Longwood District
Free event.

66th Florida Model Train and Railfair Show and Sale
January 12 & January 13, 9am-4pm
Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand
$9 admission, children 12 and under free. Check out 350 tables of railroad models and equipment.

Family Funday at the Mennello Museum
Sunday, January 12, 12pm-2:30pm
The Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando
The museum opens its doors for free tours and a miniature fine arts projects to enjoy with your family.

Family Fun & Packing Day
Sunday, January 13, 12pm-3pm
Advance Kids Care, Orlando
Bring the entire family to help pack Miles To Go compassion bags.