Free & cheap things to do in Orlando, Nov. 14 – 17

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 this weekend, Nov. 14 – 17.

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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail opens this weekend.

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.

Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail
Open daily through the holiday season
Disney Springs
FREE admission and parking to walk through some of the best decorated Disney inspired Holiday Trees.

Orlando Balloon Glow 2019
November 14 – November 17, 5pm-9pm
Blue Jacket Park, Orlando
General admission tickets must be purchased in advance and online for $1. Tethered Rides start at $20. Food vendors, balloon rides and activities. 

Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk
Thursday, November 14, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thornton Park District
General admission $10. Art vendors, live music, food and fun. 

Alive After 5
Thursday, November 14 at 5pm
Historic Downtown Sanford
FREE admission to an outdoor evening of music, vendors, and a chili cook-off. 

Evening Exchange at East End Market
Friday, November 15, 6pm-10pm
East End Market, Orlando
FREE admission. Enjoy interactive workshops, cocktail bars, food vendors and more. 

Art After Dark Lake Nona
Friday, November 15, 6pm-9pm
Lake Nona Town Center
FREE event with local art work, vendors, food and drinks. 

Crescent Cinema – Lion King (2019)
Friday, November 15, 7pm-9pm
Crescent Park in Laureate Park, Orlando
FREE outdoor movie.

Movie in the Park
Featuring: Aladdin (2019)
Friday, November 15, 6pm-9pm
Center Lake Park, Oviedo
FREE movie under the stars, food available for purchase. 

Yoga Under the Stars
Friday, November 15 at 7pm
Orlando Brewing, downtown Orlando
$12 admission includes yoga and a 16oz beer of your choice. 

Arboretum Unplugged
Friday, November 15, 7pm-10pm
Arboretum Nature Pavilion, UCF
FREE event with poetry, music, dance, and more at the Arboretum open mic. 

Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art.

Festival of Trees
November 16 – November 24, 10am-5pm
General admission adults $15, children (3-11) $7.
The Orlando Museum of Art will be transformed into a holiday spectacular for the 33rd year. Admire local designers’ work through Christmas trees, a gingerbread village and custom wreaths. 

Sight & Sole FallFest
Saturday, November 16 3pm-6pm
Central Park, Winter Park
FREE event with free refreshments, entertainment, and children’s activities. 

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Saturday, November 16, 5pm-9pm
Historic Downtown Sanford
FREE event with food trucks, music, vendors, kids’ zone and more. 

Annual Craft Beer & Blues Festival
November 16 & November 17, 4pm-9pm
Lake Concord Park, Casselberry
FREE entry to an evening of live blues and beers for purchase. 

Orlando International Fashion Week Fall 2019 Kids Show
Saturday, November 16 at 6pm
Orlando Fashion Square Mall
Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for children (3-13). Complimentary parking. Check out the local fall styles.

Art, Craft, & Wine Festival
November 16 & November 17
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
FREE admission. Arts, crafts, kidz korner, entertainment and more. 

Ormond Beach RiverFest Seafood Festival
November 16 & November 17
Rockefeller Gardens and Fotunato Park, Ormond Beach
FREE admission and parking. More than two dozen food vendors, live music, kids’ activities and more. 

Barktoberfest
Sunday, November 17, 12pm-4pm
Lake Eola, downtown Orlando
FREE dog-friendly event with food trucks, local vendors, free rabies vaccines, pet adoption and more. 

Conway Community Market
Sunday, November 17, 11am-3pm
Barber Park, Orlando
FREE to check out vendors, crafts, entertainment, pet contest, kids’ crafts and more. 

Third Annual Children’s Business Fair
Sunday, November 17, 2pm-5pm
Orlando Public Library, downtown Orlando
FREE to check out and purchase items from local youth entrepreneurs. 

Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film
Featuring: My Neighbor Totoro
Sunday, November 17 at 12pm
Enzian Theater, Maitland
Adults $12, children 12 and under FREE.

2019 Orlando Japan Festival
Sunday, November 17, 11am-5pm
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
FREE event with authentic Japanese food vendors, music, dances and more.

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• Where to go ice skating in Orlando

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