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 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the weekend in Orlando March 14 – 17.
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4th Annual Crooked Can Celtic Festival, March 15 – 17.
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.)
Free Fish Fry at Celery City Craft
Thursday, March 14, 7pm-10pm
Celery City Craft, Sanford
Enjoy live music, craft beer and more.
Shamrock Festival at Alive After 5
Thursday, March 14, 5pm-8pm
Historic Downtown Sanford
Free admission to celebrate St. Patty’s with green beer (for purchase), live music, dancers and more.
Thornton Park 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk
Thursday, March 14, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thornton Park District, Orlando
$15 for glass and map of 25 spots to sample wine, mingle and enjoy art vendors, live music, stilt-walkers, and more. Parking $5. Bring cash with you.
Puppies & Pies
Thursday, March 14, 3:30pm-5pm
Winter Park Public Library
Free Pie day event with real puppies and delicious pie.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Thursday, March 14, 5pm-8pm
Earl Brown Park, DeLand
Free event with live music, corned beef tastings, and more.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival March 15 – 17.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
March 15 – March 17
Winter Park Central Park
Free outdoor festival featuring art for sale, children’s workshops, a free jazz concert on Friday night and a Springs Pop Concert on Sunday, March 17 at 3pm.
2019 Space Coast Warbird Airshow
March 15 – 17, 2pm-8pm
Space Coast Regional Airport, Titusville
Early-bird online pricing is $20 for adults and $5 for kids to experience a spectacular show in the sky by the Valiant Air Command. Parking is free.
Orlando Family Festival
March 15 – March 17
Festival Park, Orlando
Free admission for this 3-day family carnival. $10 ride wristbands when purchased in advance ($15 day of). Enjoy carnival rides, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, and more.
4th Annual Crooked Can Celtic Festival
March 15 – March 17
Crooked Can Brewing Co., Winter Garden
Free festival featuring Irish dancers, Celtic Music, delicious food, local vendors and more.
Movie in the Park
Featuring: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Friday, March 15 at dusk
Center Lake Park, Oviedo
Free family-friendly movie under the stars with food available for purchase. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
The Science Play Festival
March 15 & March 16
Mad Cow Theater, Orlando
Tickets are $12.
Yoga under the Stars
Friday, March 15, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Orlando Brewing
Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Includes 1 hour yoga and 1 pint of beer.
Open House at the Morse Museum
Friday, March 15, 9:30am-8pm
Morse Museum, Winter Park
The museum opens its doors for free admission during the Winter Park Art Festival.
Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema
Featuring: Small Foot
Saturday, March 16 at 8pm
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
Free outdoor movie at the park.
2019 Mount Dora Spring Festival
March 16 & March 17, 9am-5pm
Historic downtown Mount Dora
Free festival featuring artists, crafters, live entertainment, kid zone, and more. Free parking at Mount Dora with $5 round trip train rides provided by The Royal Palm Railway Experience.
Reiter Park Rumble
Saturday, March 16, 2pm-6pm
Reiter Park, Longwood
Retired professional wrestler, Matt Morgan, comes out for one last match. Free admission, but donations are happily accepted.
Orlando Women’s Festival
Saturday, March 16, 12pm-6pm
Eagle Nest Park, Orlando
Early-bird admission is $15 (plus fees) to celebrate women-owned businesses, music, entertainment and food trucks.
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Saturday, March 16, 5pm-9pm
Downtown Historic Sanford
Free event featuring 12+ food trucks, live music, and more.
Baldwin Park St. Patrick’s Festival
Saturday, March 16, 12pm-6pm
Baldwin Park
Free event with vendors, artists, music, a beer garden, and more.
Winter Park Spring Pops
Sunday, March 17 at 3pm
Central Park, Winter Park
Enjoy a free outdoor concert from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Block Party
March 16 & 17
Wall St. Plaza, downtown Orlando
Huge block party with Irish music, drink specials and a slot-slinging Leprechaun.
Boxi Park St. Patty’s Weekend Celebration
Sunday, March 17, 4pm-9pm
Boxi Park Lake Nona
Free entry to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with food, drink and entertainment.
Lake Mary Car Show on Sunday.
Lake Mary Car Show
Sunday, March 17, 11am-2pm
Central Park, downtown Lake Mary
Explore more than 100 types of cars on display accompanied by live DJ entertainment.
St.Patricks Day Block Party
Sunday, March 17, 11am-7pm
Thornton Park, Orlando
Free event with a DJ, dancing, bag pipes, games and more.
Hamlet
Sunday, March 17 at 2pm
Orlando Shakes, Orlando
Tickets start at $30 for Shakespeare’s classic.
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