Free and Cheap Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, May 30 - June 1, 2025
- Alastair Mac
- May 29
- 16 min read
Updated: Jun 2
Your Orlando weekend plans are here, and there's a great choice of free or cheap things to do that won't break the bank!
Free & Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando!
Whether your a local or a visitor, Orlando offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and best of all there is tons of amazing events and things to do that are either free or cheap!
From free events for the little ones, to cheap nights out for the big kids!, we've go you covered with the best free and cheap events and things to do, including community events, car shows, concerts, farmers markets, free museum days, outdoor movie nights, festivals, and more.
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ONGOING FREE & CHEAP THINGS TO DO
April 12 - January 11
In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected.
January 25 - October 27
INK! is a rotating exhibition of the Contemporary American Graphics Collection featuring limited edition lithographs, etchings, etc at Orlando Museum of Art.
May 10 - October 26
Before women’s soccer captured the world’s attention, the 17 athletes of the first U.S. Women’s National Team helped lay the foundation for the global success the sport enjoys today. Through striking portraits by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon, The 85’ers captures the authenticity, strength, and tenacity of these groundbreaking athletes. This pocket exhibit also highlights the team’s meaningful connections to Central Florida. While the team’s popularity has grown nationwide, the athletes’ numerous ties to the local community make their achievements even more special for fans in the Orlando area.
May 17 - September 7
DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers is an interactive, action-packed exhibit at Orlando Science Center that lets you step into the world of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and other legendary heroes. Do you have what it takes to save the day
February 1 - September 3
Leu Gardens invite you to experience an extraordinary exhibit like no other, connecting the world of nature and art. Origami is the Japanese word for “folding paper,” making something out of nothing, taking a square piece of paper and folding it to create a beautiful object. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN takes the folded object and transforms it into colossal metal sculpture that evokes wonder and imagination. Over 20 pieces from the original folds to art pieces will sure to captivate all ages. Included with garden admission.
May 31 - August 24
The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is organized by the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) to bring new recognition to the most progressive artists in the State. Each year OMA’s curatorial team surveys artists working throughout the State before inviting ten to participate. One artist is selected by an invited juror to receive a $20,000 award. Artists range from emerging to mid-career, often with a distinguished record of exhibitions and awards that reflect recognition at national and international levels. In all cases they are artists who are engaged in exploring significant ideas of art and culture in original and visually exciting ways.
April 5 - June 22
The City of Orlando proudly presents Mary Ann Carroll: Queen of the Highway, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the art and life of Mary Ann Carroll (b. 1940-d. 2019), the only female artist in Florida's renowned Highwaymen group of artists. The Highwaymen were a group of 26 African American artists working in Florida during the mid-20th century who created and sold vibrant landscape paintings, often door-to-door, overcoming racial and economic barriers to achieve recognition.
May 30 - June 15, Select Dates
In this bold, feminist reboot at Osceola Arts, the classic tales of Sherlock Holmes are reimagined with a contemporary twist, introducing Sherlock and Joan Watson as unconventional female roommates.
May 8 - June 8
Jump in the car and enjoy a high-octane musical celebration along the iconic ROUTE 66! Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the "Main Street of America" to the California coast with surf music of the 1960's, this exciting musical revue features four men singing 34 of the greatest "Rock 'n' Road" hits of the 20th century. Songs include "Dead Man's Curve," "King of the Road," " Little Old Lady from Pasadena," "Beep Beep," "Little GTO," "Fun, Fun, Fun," and many more. Get your kicks with this smash coast-to-coast hit musical!
FRIDAY, MAY 30 2025
May 29 - June 1
School’s out—let’s kick off summer with a throwback weekend! Join us at Boxi Park May 29–June 1 for a blast from the past featuring 80s and 90s music, drink specials, tasty eats, and family fun. Enjoy daily kids activities like bounce houses and crafts, plus a Paint & Sip session for the adults.
May 29 - 30
Thanks to the generous support of Wawa, Wawa Summer Fun Days is back this summer with free admission to Bok Tower Gardens on the last Thursday and Friday of the month from May through August.
May 30 - 31
School's out and the rodeo is in! Join us this summer at the Silver Spurs Rodeo and enjoy the dirt-pounding action from the shelter of the Sunshine State's heat! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing.
May 30 - 31
Presented by CFCArts Youth Theatre. Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Anastasia The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
May 30
Put the cherry on top of your summer with a sweet adventure in Downtown DeLand! The DeLand Ice Cream Walk is approaching and you don't want to miss it! On this delightful walk, you will have the chance to sample ice cream supplied by your local shops. Whether you're a child, an adult, an ice cream aficionado, or just someone who loves to explore new flavors, the DeLand Ice Cream Walk has something for everyone. You will enjoy strolling around downtown while indulging in delightful frozen treats.
May 30
Join us at McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City on May 30th, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM for an Anime themed Last Friday Downtown. The event will take place rain or shine, and admission is FREE.
May 30
World Music Festival / Jazz Series: La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio that consists of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia (Alejandro Arenas), Mexico (John O’Leary), and The United States (Mark Feinman). Their music ventures boldly into a wide variety of styles, offering an appealing and fun mix of genres under the jazz umbrella.
Every Friday
Food Truck Fridays is a weekly food truck gathering from Parking Lot Party. Every Friday at Ivanhoe Park Brewing,10 different food trucks will be available to kick your weekend off right.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon.
Every Friday
TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.
Every Friday
Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden in the beautiful Centennial Plaza Gazebo.
Every Friday
Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Sunset Walk presents the Promenade Racing Car & Truck Show, a free event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Enjoy live entertainment with DJ, bands, and more.
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
May 29 - June 1
School’s out—let’s kick off summer with a throwback weekend! Join us at Boxi Park May 29–June 1 for a blast from the past featuring 80s and 90s music, drink specials, tasty eats, and family fun. Enjoy daily kids activities like bounce houses and crafts, plus a Paint & Sip session for the adults.
May 30 - 31
School's out and the rodeo is in! Join us this summer at the Silver Spurs Rodeo and enjoy the dirt-pounding action from the shelter of the Sunshine State's heat! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing.
May 30 - 31
Presented by CFCArts Youth Theatre. Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Anastasia The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
May 31
Since 2006, the Hurricane Party Music Festival has been the place to rage, rock, and revel while we toast to another tranquil hurricane season (fingers crossed ). This is the OG festival of Sanford, and you don’t want to miss this year’s INSANE lineup! With 5 stages, 20+ bands, food trucks, live art, and vendors—This ain’t your grandma’s music festival! This is your annual excuse to day-drink (responsibly please!), and lose your voice screaming along to some epic bands!
May 31
Pridefest Kissimmee is a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring and embracing the rich diversity and impactful contributions of our local LGBTQIA+ community. As we come together in unity, this events serves as beacon of inclusivity, fostering awareness and understanding while showcasing the talents and achievements of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Join us for a day filled with live performances, engaging activities, and diverse vendors, as we celebrate love, acceptance, and pride in the heart of Kissimmee.
May 31
The Florida SMaSH Beer Festival was created to celebrate the creativity and camaraderie of breweries in the Sunshine State & beyond! With a focus on giving back to our community.
Proceeds of the SMaSH festival are donated to A Spoon Full of Hope a product of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida staging the perfect opportunity to feel good about your day drinking! Each brewery must concoct a beer made from the same single malt and single hop. This limitation forces brewers to think outside the box while focusing on innovative flavor, outstanding quality, and technique. With roughly 80 beers to sample, including one-offs from every brewery, there will be something to please everyone. This year we’re also bringing out our friends from Mayhem on Mills for an exciting live performance.
May 31
Be sure to come by and celebrate with us Saturday afternoon for an indoor and outdoor market filled with local vendors, treat makers, craft cocktails, food truck, and more at this family and pet friendly event.
May 31
The Collectors World Con team presents "Collectors World Outpost" our first ever collectible market. Venture into jungle and explore our friend Iggy's outpost where you will find collectibles such as trading cards, action figures, Funko Pops, and more! This is a family friendly event where you can buy, sell, and trade with our amazing vendors and artists. The event will have a community room, free-play gaming station, and DJ for you to enjoy! Cosplayers are welcomed so make sure to bring your favorite outfit! There is also free parking for all event attendees.
May 31
Jazz Series / World Music week-Ends: Tal Cohen is a jazz pianist. Born in Israel, he lived in western Australia, then NYC and Miami. John Daversa is the head of jazz at the Frost School at UM. They are both multiple GRAMMY winners.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Saturday
Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments. This 90-minute tasting tour starting at 8:30 pm is led by BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes. Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford, while getting intimate with local brewers and Sanford craft beer.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Takes place every Saturday, 9 - 10 am and Sundays 4 - 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Saturday
Mead Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience to practice Tai Chi in the Garden with certified Tai Chi Health Master Trainer, Tony Garcia. Takes place every Saturday, 10:30 - 11.30 am. Please bring water.
Every Saturday
Namaste, a new you awaits. Find your perfect balance in the serene outdoor yoga classes at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Set amidst the picturesque Sculpture Garden, experienced nstructors will guide you through a harmonious blend of strength and flexibility.
Every Saturday
Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking.
Every Saturday
It's every yoga and beer lover's favorite time of the week! Come join RockPit Brewing & Distilling this Saturday morning for some rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat. $10 at the door or pre-purchase.
Every Saturday
Join Bicikleta Bike Shop on a Lake Monroe Loop. This 28-mile bike ride will take you on an adventure around Lake Monroe. Saturday mornings – meet up is at 7:15 am. The ride starts promptly at 7:30 am.
Every Saturday
Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch Resort every Saturday night at 7:30 pm for an evening of fun inside the 1,200-seat rodeo arena. The Saturday Night Rodeo features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and rodeo clown antics. After that, get your feet moving during the lively Dance Party just outside the River Ranch Saloon. Enjoy music and games from a lively DJ to end a perfect day.
Every Saturday
Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions.
Every Saturday
Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend.
Every Saturday
Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday!
Every Saturday
The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly.
Every Saturday
The Sunset Saturday Artisan Market takes place at the Promenade at Sunset Walk every Saturday evening, featuring the best local artisan, craft, and specialty vendors from across Central Florida.
Every Saturday
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Every Saturday
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park.
Every Saturday
The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall.
Every Saturday
Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.
Every Saturday
Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
May 29 - June 1
School’s out—let’s kick off summer with a throwback weekend! Join us at Boxi Park May 29–June 1 for a blast from the past featuring 80s and 90s music, drink specials, tasty eats, and family fun. Enjoy daily kids activities like bounce houses and crafts, plus a Paint & Sip session for the adults.
May 29 - 30
Thanks to the generous support of Wawa, Wawa Summer Fun Days is back this summer with free admission to Bok Tower Gardens on the last Thursday and Friday of the month from May through August.
June 1
Expect a whimsical world of over 70 small shops and delicious food vendors, ready to sprinkle a little pixie dust on your day. There’ll be enchanting entertainment for all ages, music to make you fly, and surprises that even Tinker Bell would approve of. Taking place at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee.
June 1
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection” at Orlando Museum of Art. Free with paid gallery admission.
June 1
Shake off the Saturday hangover and rejuvenate yourself with Yoga at The Brewery. Join Ivanhoe every first Sunday of the month for Yoga taught by Emily. Cost is $15 and includes your first Ivanhoe Park Beer or Mimosa. You will receive happy hour pricing for the duration of your stay.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Saturdays, 9 – 10 am & Sundays 4 – 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Sunday
Enjoy Family Fun Day every Sunday at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm.
Every Sunday
Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice.
Every Sunday
One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm
Every Sunday
The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm.
Every Sunday
Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.
Every Sunday
Service Industry Professionals, this one is for you! Dave & Buster's Orlando is giving industry professionals 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card every Sunday from at 9pm-close. Offer must be redeemed with a team member.
Every Sunday
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina, BR 77 Brazilian Steak House, and Estefan Kitchen Orlando present Sunday-Latin-Sunday. on the Promenade Plaza Stage, featuring the very best DJs from Central Florida including: DJ Gabriel, DJ J Quezt, DJ Elie, and DJ K1X spinning the best merengue, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, and more!
Every Sunday
Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies.
Every Sunday
A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero. Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, and Games.
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