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5 Free Things to Do in Orlando this Weekend

It's the weekend and with no shortage of amazing things to do here in Orlando, we've picked five of the best free events that are taking place in the next few days.


Free Things To To In Orlando this Weekend

FIVE FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend



KUA Movie in the Park

KUA Movie in the Park
Friday, October 6, 2023

KUA Movie in the Park will feature “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen. Attendees will enjoy KUA’s inflatable Kids Power Zone, craft station, photo booth, free popcorn, and prize giveaways. Onsite concessions will be available


Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.



50th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

50th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Saturday, October 7 - Sunday, October 8, 2023

The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists.


The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the festival on the second weekend in October each year. The community-oriented sidewalk show presents quality visual art and live entertainment the whole family can enjoy.


The festival is held in beautiful Central Park located along historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park.


Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Orlando

Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend

Saturday, October 7 - Sunday, October 8, 2023

During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details.


Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following museums:


• Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803

• History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

• Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789

• Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803

• Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803

• Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

• Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602


Colonialtown Porch Stock

Porch Stock "Porch-A-Palooza"
October 7, 2023

Save the date! Porch Stock is back for year three, in the “cooler” fall weather! We have Three amazing bands playing within our neighborhood Saturday October 7th from 6pm- 8pm.


Free Family Funday at The Mennello Museum of American Art.

Free Family Fun Day
October 8, 2023

Every second Sunday of the month is Free Family Funday at The Mennello Museum of American Art.


Join us at the museum for free admission, docent led tours of the galleries, and a fine art project! Art Projects are available to make or take home with you between 12 pm – 2:30 pm. The museum galleries also stay open until 4:30 p.m. for all guests.


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