Free & cheap things to do in Orlando, August 22 – 25

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, August 22 – 25.

Visit Orlando Magical Dining Month starts August 23. Image: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

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FREE & CHEAP THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO

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.

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Christmas in August
Thursday, August 22 at 9:30pm
SAK Comedy Club, Orlando
General admission $17, Florida resident $14, military/student $10. Celebrate Christmas a little early with a hilarious night of comedy.

Paint Night
Thursday, August 22, 7pm-9pm
Lucky’s Market South Downtown, Orlando
$25 admission includes equipment and supplies. 

MetroWest Food Truck Takeover
Thursday, August 22, 6pm-9pm
Veranda Park in MetroWest
Free entry to dine at a variety of food trucks. 

Orlando Magical Dining Month
August 23 – September 30
Enjoy three-course, prix fixe dinner menus at 120 of the area’s hottest restaurants for just $35 per meal.

Fairy Festival
Friday, August 23, 6pm-9:30pm
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando
Adults $10, children $5 for a magical evening celebrating the Enchanted Fairy Doors exhibit with crafts, fairy gardens, and entertainment. 

Art After Dark Lake Nona
Friday, August 23, 6pm-9pm
Lake Nona Town Center
Free event featuring art, food and live music. 

Movies at the Mennello
Featuring: Through a Lens Darkly
Friday, August 24, 6pm-8pm
Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando
$5 admission for after-hours admission to the museum, movie, educational chat and cash bar available.

10th Anniversary Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show
August 23 – August 25
Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B
General admission $8 to explore home and garden exhibits, demos, and all of the latest products and services. 

SourFest
Saturday, August 24, 11:30am-11pm
À La Cart, Orlando
Free admission. Try a variety of sour brews, dine at food trucks and enjoy a day at this local hot spot.

Prehistoric Party
August 24 & 25
Orlando Science Center
Adults $21, children $15 and free for members. Dino-themed event with prehistoric experiments, crafts and more. 

No Tan Radio Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, August 24, 12pm-5pm
Orlando Public Library Melrose Center
Free event with two stages of Hispanic/Latin musicians, visual arts, and more. 

2nd Annual Catch Your Dreams
Saturday, August 24, 10am-12pm
Phelps Park, Winter Park
Free family craft time to make a whimsical dreamcatcher. Supplies provided. 

Yoga Downtown Orlando
Saturday, August 24, 9am-10am
Delaney Park, downtown Orlando
Free 60-minute yoga class in the park. Bring your own mat, towel and water. 

20th Anniversary Party
Saturday, August 24, 10am-8pm
Orlando Watersports Complex
The complex is celebrating its 2oth anniversary with a variety of $20 deals like a $20 all-day cable pass and $20 two-hour Aquapark pass.

Yoga in the Garden
Saturday, August 24, 9am-10am
Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
$10 proceeds benefit Mead Botanical Garden.

Downtown Sanford Block Party.

Sanford Avenue Block Party
Saturday, August, 5pm-10pm
Historic Downtown Sanford
Free entry to block party with live music, food and more.

Pool Side YOGA & Party
Sunday, August 25, 11am-12pm
Rooftop Pool at Grand Bohemian Hotel, downtown Orlando
$18 non-members. Tickets includes yoga, access to fitness center, pool, light refreshments, and discount valet parking. 

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film
Featuring: Lassie Come Home
Sunday, August 25 at 12pm
Enzian Theater, Maitland
Adults $10, 12 and under are free.

Baldwin Park Sunday Funday
Sunday, August 25, 11am-4pm
Baldwin Park
$5 passport in advance, $10 day of event. Hop around Downtown Baldwin Park to sample special treats and offers.

Avalon Park Food Truck Night
Sunday, August 25, 5pm-8pm
Avalon Park
Free entry to dine at a variety of food trucks. 

Enchanted Fairy Doors at Leu Gardens.

Enchanted Fairy Doors
Now through September 30, 9am-5pm
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando
Explore the gardens while searching for magical fairy doors. $10 adult, $6 children 4 and up. Free admission Mondays: September 2.

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