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, November 14-18.
Orlando Balloon Glow at Blue Jacket Park, Nov. 16 – 18.
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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.)
Sanford Beer Week 2018
November 12-19
Historic Downtown Sanford
Celebrate the love of craft beer with local breweries. Enjoy beer pairings, samples, and lots of entertainment.
Winesday Lake Mary
Wednesday, November 14, 5pm-9pm
Liam Fitzpatrick, Lake Mary
$20 for unlimited wine and appetizers.
Winter Park Village Live
Thursday, November 15, 6pm-9pm
Winter Park Village
Free live music.
Neighborhood Music Jam
Thursday, November 15, 6pm-9pm
Winter Park Community Center
Free event for all ages to participate in making music together.
Taste of Apopka
Thursday, November 15 at 5:30pm
The Highland Manor, Apopka
$25 early bird general admission, $30 at the door. Sample local restaurants and spirits.
Orlando Balloon Glow
November 16 & 17, 5pm-10pm
Blue Jacket Park, Baldwin Park
Free event with hot air balloons glowing at dusk, food trucks, and retail vendors.
Longwood Fall Festival
November 16 – 18
Downtown Historic Longwood
Free event with 150+ vendors, carnival rides, food and entertainment.
42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival
November 16 & 17
Lake Lily Park, Maitland
Free event featuring 135 artists, kids’ art and live music. Other experiences include a dinner show ($5-$10) and a craft beer walk ($20).
Light Up UCF
Opening weekend, runs Nov. 16 – Jan. 1
UCF CFE Arena, Orlando
Free holiday movies, holiday light show, parking and entertainment. Ticket attractions: $12 ice skating, rides start at $4.25.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Date Night
Friday, November 16, 7pm-10pm
Orlando Museum of the Art
$25. Stroll through the Festival of Trees in your best ugly sweater and holiday attire.
Windermere Food Truck Festival
Friday, November 16, 5pm-9:30pm
Windermere Town Hall
Free admission. Bring blankets, chairs and your appetite.
Arts and Crafts- Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, November 17, 1pm-5pm
Wekiva Island, Longwood
$30 admission includes punch card for beer sampling.
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Saturday, November 17, 5pm-9pm
Downtown Historic Sanford
Free event with a variety of food trucks, vendors and live entertainment.
Altamonte Art, Craft, & Wine Festival
November 17 & 18
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
Free admission to the festival. Wine/beer stroll $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Taste of Africa
Saturday, November 17, 3pm-9pm
Eagles Nest Park, Orlando
Family ticket $25. Take in the culture and art of Africa through food, music and art.
Jingle Eve
Saturday, November 17, 5pm-10pm
Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Free event featuring food trucks, shopping, beer and wine gardens. Wine Walk $25 to sample the 12 wines of Christmas.
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts 2018
November 17 & 18, 10am – 5pm
Downtown DeLand Historic District
Free festival with local artists, food, and live entertainment.
Riverfest Seafood Festival
November 17 & 18
The Casements, Ormond Beach
Free celebration of seafood, boats and water sports celebration with food, drink, and live entertainment.
Food Truck Saturdays
Saturday, November 17, 6pm-9pm
Tim’s Wine Market, Avalon Park, Orlando
Free entry to enjoy the perfect food trucks paired with wines from the market.
7th Annual Barktoberfest
Sunday, November 18, 12pm-4pm
Lake Eola, Orlando
Free Event. Celebrate rescue appreciation.
Namaste and Drink
Sunday, November 18 at 11:30am
Red Cypress Brewery, Winter Springs
$10 includes yoga and beer.
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Melissa Kweller says
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!
Laura says
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!