Keeping the kids amused in Orlando can be expensive, but relax, because not everything is gonna break the bank! Here at Gotta Go Orlando we bring you the best free and cheap events and things to do with the kids in Orlando.
Free & Cheap Things To Do With The Kids
There's tons of family-friendly events and things to do in Orlando that won't break the bank, and every weekend we select the best free and cheap things to do with the kids.
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Weekend FREE Events and Things To Do in Orlando
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens
February 3 – May 5
Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens and is included with general admission.
Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion
March 4 - 31
A brand-new commission, Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion is a brand-new original musical at Orlando Family Stage. Five are called but only one can win – let the mystery unravel and the magic begin! Get details now.
Seminole County Fair
March 22 - 31
The 26th Annual Seminole County Fair returns to Seminole Towne Center (200 Towne Center Circle) in Sanford March 22 – 31, 2024. Rides, Games, Food and Family Fun. Proudly produced for the 26th year by Strates Shows. FREE Parking. FREE Admission.
Easter Bunny Photos at The Florida Mall
March 1 - 30
Hop on over to The Florida Mall to meet the Easter Bunny in Center Court. RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED. WALK-UP GUESTS WELCOME.
Bunny Photos at The Mall At Millennia
March 15 - 30
Enjoy photos with the Bunny at The Mall at Millenia’s colorful garden party in the Orangerie Cafés. A variety of professional photo packages are offered including candid and instant photos.
Pictures with the Bunny at Altamonte Mall
March 8 - 30
Get your little ones and furry friends together and hop over to Altamonte Mall to capture hoppy pics with The Bunny!
Oviedo Mall Easter Bunny Photos
March 8 - 30
Looking to capture some egg-cellent memories with the family this Easter season? Hop on over to Oviedo Mall and strike a pose with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Bunny Garden Experience
March 8 - 30
The Easter Bunny Garden Experience returns to ICON Park with its award-winning Easter Bunny and candid spring photo packages. As guests dress in their Easter best, they can take beautiful photos, meet the Easter Bunny and then spend the day exploring the 20-acre entertainment destination. Click here to view photo packages and reserve a spot now.
Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!
March 3 - 24
Theatre for the Very Young continues with Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go! A 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map. Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! The show at Orlando Family Stage is created for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.
UpTown Art Expo
March 22 – 24
UpTown Art Expo features over 140 art and fine craft exhibitors, with displays of glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
Witness Chalk Street Artists creating mesmerizing chalk art on the sidewalks of Cranes Roost Park, plus enjoy live music performances on the Cranes Roost Amphitheater all weekend long. Friday night Kick-Off concert features Taylor Dayne.
Spring Break Bash at Island H20
March 14 - 23
Island H2O Water Park is THE place to be for Spring Break! NEW for the 2024 Season, live it up at Spring Break Bash! Every Thursday-Saturday from March 14th through the 23rd, the island comes alive with Spring Break Vibes! This new event has something for everyone in your family to enjoy making Island H2O Water Park your ultimate Spring Break destination!
Choo-Choo to the Zoo for Spring Break Fun
March 15 - 22
On Friday, March 15 and again March 18 – March 22, visitors can ride SunRail to the Sanford station, then get on the free “Choo-Choo to the Zoo” trolley and go to the Central Florida Zoo. Choo-Choo to the Zoo will operate weekdays only, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors can show their SunRail ticket at the Zoo’s ticket counter for 20% off admission (offer not available online). Children 6 and under ride SunRail free with a paying adult.
Downtown St Cloud Celtic Festival
March 22
Join St Cloud for a family friendly evening celebrating Celtic heritage in Downtown St Cloud.
The evening will include food, vendors, live music, Celtic dance and drinks! We will have crafts for children and face painting. Downtown eateries are preparing a whole menu of traditional Celtic foods, drinks and desserts.
Art With Purpose at Orlando Museum of Art
March 22
Experience the power of art in a welcoming and inclusive space! LGBTQ+ students and their families, along with their closest allies and loved ones, are invited to unleash their creativity at the Orlando Museum of Art. Free event with registration required.
Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise
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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens
February 3 – May 5
Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens. Included with general admission.
Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion
March 4 - 31
A brand-new commission, Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion is a brand-new original musical at Orlando Family Stage. Five are called but only one can win – let the mystery unravel and the magic begin! Get details now.
Seminole County Fair
March 22 - 31
The 26th Annual Seminole County Fair returns to Seminole Towne Center (200 Towne Center Circle) in Sanford March 22 – 31, 2024. Rides, Games, Food and Family Fun. Proudly produced for the 26th year by Strates Shows. FREE Parking. FREE Admission.
Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras Event
Saturdays, February 17 - March 30
Fun Spot is all jazzed up for a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando and Kissimmee! Experience the spirit of New Orleans as you indulge in mouth-watering Mardi Gras flavors. Snap your best moments at themed Foto Spots, and don't miss the Children’s Parade taking place every Saturday in Orlando & Kissimmee at 4 pm.
Easter Bunny Photos at The Florida Mall
March 1 - 30
Hop on over to The Florida Mall to meet the Easter Bunny in Center Court. RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED. WALK-UP GUESTS WELCOME.
Bunny Photos at The Mall At Millennia
March 15 - 30
Enjoy photos with the Bunny at The Mall at Millenia’s colorful garden party in the Orangerie Cafés. A variety of professional photo packages are offered including candid and instant photos.
Pictures with the Bunny at Altamonte Mall
March 8 - 30
Get your little ones and furry friends together and hop over to Altamonte Mall to capture hoppy pics with The Bunny!
Oviedo Mall Easter Bunny Photos
March 8 - 30
Looking to capture some egg-cellent memories with the family this Easter season? Hop on over to Oviedo Mall and strike a pose with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Bunny Garden Experience
March 8 - 30
The Easter Bunny Garden Experience returns to ICON Park with its award-winning Easter Bunny and candid spring photo packages. As guests dress in their Easter best, they can take beautiful photos, meet the Easter Bunny and then spend the day exploring the 20-acre entertainment destination. Click here to view photo packages and reserve a spot now.
Seminole Towne Center Easter Fun Days
March 15, 16, 23, 24, 30
Seminole Marketplace Presents: Easter Fun Days! Paint wooden eggs, paint wooden peeps, bounce house, and so much more. All free of charge. Lower level across from JC Penny.
Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!
March 3 - 24
Theatre for the Very Young continues with Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go! A 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map. Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! The show at Orlando Family Stage is for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.
UpTown Art Expo
March 22 – 24
UpTown Art Expo features over 140 art and fine craft exhibitors, with displays of glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
Witness Chalk Street Artists creating mesmerizing chalk art on the sidewalks of Cranes Roost Park, plus enjoy live music performances on the Cranes Roost Amphitheater all weekend long. Friday night Kick-Off concert features Taylor Dayne.
Seminole Towne Center Easter Fun Day
March 23 - 24
Seminole Marketplace Presents: Easter Fun Days! Hop into all the fun! Paint wooden eggs, paint wooden peeps, bounce house, and so much more. All free of charge.
Spring Break Bash at Island H20
March 14 - 23
Island H2O Water Park is THE place to be for Spring Break! NEW for the 2024 Season, live it up at Spring Break Bash! Every Thursday-Saturday from March 14th through the 23rd, the island comes alive with Spring Break Vibes! This new event has something for everyone in your family to enjoy.
City of Edgewood's 100th Birthday Music Fest
March 23
City of Edgewood's 100th Birthday Music Fest with musical performances, food & dessert trucks, beer and wine tents, and more.
Taste of Oviedo
March 23
Taste of Oviedo began back in the 1990s as a small community festival to bring together the town and its patrons while showcasing a fine arts and crafts area with live music, and a kid’s zone. Over the years, this event has seen a tremendous growth in size with recent events hosting thousands of participants. Today, Taste of Oviedo takes over most of the Oviedo Mall parking lot for a day of music, food and beverage, and family fun activities,
EGGSploration Family Easter Egg Hunt
March 23
Join Krush Brau Park for a day of eggs-traordinary fun at Eggsploration-Kid Easter Egg Hunt. There will be Vendors, Kid Zone with Bounce Houses, Face Painter, Picture with the Easter Bunny, FREE gift bag with goodies with each paying child, Music, Fun and MUCH more!!!! $5 per child.
EGGStoberfest Adult Easter Egg Hunt
March 23
Adults, it's your turn to hop into the festivities! Join Krush Brau Park for Eggstoberfest - an evening of adult egg hunting, vendors, and exciting prizes! Activities include: Adult vendors (18+), face painter, Egg Hunt for Grown-Ups, adult beverage, prizes. and tons of local business giveaways!
2024 Egg-Ceptional Family Festival
March 23
Join the City of Oviedo for the Egg-Ceptional Family Festival, their Easter themed festival in Center Lake Park. Start practicing your Three-legged racing, Potato sack jumping race and Egg & Spoon balancing because this year will be full of kid-friendly games and competitions! Along with the games, we will have activity tables including a coloring station, pictures with The Easter Bunny and egg decorating (first 100, must preregister on Eventbrite.)
Thornton Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 23
Join the fun at Mayor Carl Langford Park at 10:00 am, for the Thornton Park Neighborhood Association's annual Easter Egg Hunt!
There will be refreshments for both kids and adults. The little ones will be turned loose at about 10:15, so be sure to get there on time. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at the start of the event, so bring your cameras for photo opportunities!
Indoor Egg Hunt at XL Soccer World Orlando
March 23
Put on your runnin’ shoes and grab your favorite egg hunting basket, it’s time for the 2024 Easter Egg Hunt at XL Soccer at 25 Courtland St, Orlando! This year we are partnering with XL Soccer World Orlando to bring you a (indoor!) Egg Hunt experience at XL Soccer World’s MASSIVE indoor soccer arena, ensuring that rain or shine, we will have egg-straordinary fun!
You can expect multiple Easter Egg Hunts at spaced times for children of ALL ages, eggcellent local vendors, and a soccer clinic from the team at XL Soccer World Orlando!
Grace Church Lake Mary – Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
March 23
Join Grace Church for an Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Children will have the opportunity to find Easter eggs, engage in Easter games, crafts and have photo opportunities.
Kowtown Festival
March 23
We’re celebrating our 141st birthday, and you’re invited! Celebrate the City’s birthday at the 2024 Kowtown Festival at Kissimmee Lakefront Park on Saturday, March 23, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be plenty of vendors, food trucks, and live music. Bring your family and enjoy the KUA Kids Power Zone as well as fun games and activities.
Disney Springs Kids Club
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.
Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise
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.
Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona
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!
Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk
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.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens
February 3 – May 5
Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens with the exhibit weaving together the beauty of art with the science of nature. Included with general admission.
Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion
March 4 - 31
A brand-new commission, Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion is a brand-new original musical at Orlando Family Stage. Five are called but only one can win – let the mystery unravel and the magic begin! Get details now.
Seminole County Fair
March 22 - 31
The 26th Annual Seminole County Fair returns to Seminole Towne Center (200 Towne Center Circle) in Sanford March 22 – 31, 2024. Rides, Games, Food and Family Fun. Proudly produced for the 26th year by Strates Shows. FREE Parking. FREE Admission.
Easter Bunny Photos at The Florida Mall
March 1 - 30
Hop on over to The Florida Mall to meet the Easter Bunny in Center Court. RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED. WALK-UP GUESTS WELCOME.
Bunny Photos at The Mall At Millennia
March 15 - 30
Enjoy photos with the Bunny at The Mall at Millenia’s colorful garden party in the Orangerie Cafés. A variety of professional photo packages are offered including candid and instant photos.
Pictures with the Bunny at Altamonte Mall
March 8 - 30
Get your little ones and furry friends together and hop over to Altamonte Mall to capture hoppy pics with The Bunny!
Oviedo Mall Easter Bunny Photos
March 8 - 30
Looking to capture some egg-cellent memories with the family this Easter season? Hop on over to Oviedo Mall and strike a pose with the Easter Bunny!
Easter Bunny Garden Experience
March 8 - 30
The Easter Bunny Garden Experience returns to ICON Park with its award-winning Easter Bunny and candid spring photo packages. As guests dress in their Easter best, they can take beautiful photos, meet the Easter Bunny and then spend the day exploring the 20-acre entertainment destination. Click here to view photo packages and reserve a spot now.
Seminole Towne Center Easter Fun Days
March 15, 16, 23, 24, 30
Seminole Marketplace Presents: Easter Fun Days! Paint wooden eggs, paint wooden peeps, bounce house, and so much more. All free of charge. Lower level across from JC Penny.
Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!
March 3 - 24
Theatre for the Very Young continues with Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go! A 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map. Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! The show at Orlando Family Stage is created specifically for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages interaction and creative play.
UpTown Art Expo
March 22 – 24
UpTown Art Expo features over 140 art and fine craft exhibitors, with displays of glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
Witness Chalk Street Artists creating mesmerizing chalk art on the sidewalks of Cranes Roost Park, plus enjoy live music performances on the Cranes Roost Amphitheater all weekend long. Friday night Kick-Off concert features Taylor Dayne.
Seminole Towne Center Easter Fun Day
March 23 - 24
Seminole Marketplace Presents: Easter Fun Days! Hop into all the fun! Paint wooden eggs, paint wooden peeps, bounce house, and so much more. All free of charge.
Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt
March 24
Spring is here and what better place to celebrate than at the farm, celebrate Spring and Easter at Green Acres Farm of Oviedo. Highlights include Pet and Feed the Farm Animals, Arts & Crafts, Bounce House, Pony Rides ad more.
Winter Garden Easter Egg Hunt Bash
March 24
Get ready to attend Central Florida's BIGGEST Easter Egg Hunt Bash! On March 24, the BUNNY IS BACK and Winter Garden is ready to party.
The traditional egg hunt will begin at 2 pm starting with children ages 5 years and younger, and then the older kiddos. There will be over 2,000 eggs to find including 1 golden egg which comes with a fun prize. Grab a bite at one of the food trucks, take photos with the Easter bunny himself, jump around in our bounce houses, get your face painted for free, visit our sponsor tables or head over to the petting zoo and say hello to the goats. Get the details here.
Easter Car Show & Luau at Horsepower Ranch
March 24
Join Horsepower Ranch in Geneva for their Easter Car Show & Luau.There will be pony rides, petting zoo, easter bunny and pony photos, train rides, Hawaiian dancers, face painter, food for purchase, live DJ, show cars with trophies and cash prize.
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Cheap & Free Things To Do With Kids Anytime!
It might surprise you to know but there really is so many amazing Free or Cheap Things To Do in Orlando with the kids that won't cost the world, and will allow you to keep yourself on budget and still enjoy so many fantastic and memorable experiences as a family.
Visit Orlando's beautiful Parks, Gardens, and Nature Trails
Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature.
The kids will love running around the parks, with many including splash pads, playgrounds, and more, or visit a nature trail and the entire family can delight in seeing a ton of birds and animals including a few gators, then everyone can get on their bikes and enjoy Orlando's bike trail, now... get outside and have fun!
Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running
Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater.
Harry P Leu Gardens
Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details.
The UCF Arboretum
The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens.
Lake Lotus Park
Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna.
Oakland Nature Preserve
West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages.
Mead Botanical Garden
With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds.
Kraft Azalea Garden
This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property
Orlando Urban Trail
The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network.
The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail.
West Orange Trail
The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments.
Lake Nona Sculpture Garden
The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection.
Orlando Wetlands Park
The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours
Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style plaza including a choreographed fountain show, a 62-foot picturesque tower and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater which features stadium-style seating and a one-of-a-kind floating stage.
The Seminole Wekiva Trail
The nearly 14 mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty, and accommodation of many users.
The section of the trail that runs west of the I-4 trail overpass to the County line at the Wekiva River is also a designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run
Wekiva Island
Central Florida’s favorite watering hole Wekiva Island. Located just north of Orlando, Wekiva Island offers visitors the chance to experience the incredible natural springs in Florida. Explore the pristine Wekiva River and its fascinating Florida wildlife with more than 2,000 square feet of Island fun.
Educate and Entertain the Kids at the same time
Orlando has a long list of museums that the entire family will find fascinating, museums are a cheap day out, with many offering free admission, while others offer designated free admission days
Rollins Museum of Art
The Rollins Museum of Art features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art.
Open to the public free year-round, its holdings include the only European Old Master paintings in the Orlando area, a sizeable American art collection, and a forward-thinking contemporary collection.
Mennello Museum
Paintings of American Impressionism and Realism from the Mennello Museum collection alongside important works from prestigious Florida museums. Every second Sunday of the month, Mennello Museum offers free admission to the galleries during Free Family Funday.
CityArts
Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists. CityArts in downtown Orlando is th Downtown Arts District's flagship venue containing six galleries, presentation and events spaces, as well as home to Curate Cafe.
Orange County Regional History Center
The Orange County Regional History Center housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. Enjoy free entry the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6 pm to 9 pm.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
The Morse Museum in Winter Park is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of dazzling works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. A visit is complimentary during Friday Nights at the Morse scheduled November through April from 4 pm to 8 pm.
The museum is also free on Independence Day, Easter weekend, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival weekend, and Christmas Eve.
Art & History Museums of Maitland
You can enjoy free admission on the last Wednesday of every month to the current exhibition of the Maitland Art Center Gallery.
Open House At The Casa
Casa Feliz, or "Happy House," is the signature work of noted architect James Gamble Rogers II. The Andalusian-style masonry farmhouse has significantly influenced the architectural and cultural aspects of the community and served as a gathering spot for cultural discussion and education. Enjoy an open house on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon
The Alfond Inn Art Tours
Meet in The Alfond Inn lobby for a free tour with a Rollins Museum of Art staff member every first Wednesday of the month, which lasts about 60 minutes.
Artlando
Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art.
Mess around at Dinky Dock
Spend a day at the beach in Winter Park. Dinky Dock is a 1.56-acre year-round park and offers a fishing pier and boat ram.
Yes there is a beach and swimming is permitted, the kids are gonna love it here!
Take the kids to a Free Ski Show
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team perform free ski shows throughout the year in Winter Haven, the show is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month on Lake River in Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Winter Haven.
From the pyramid to one ski, to even barefoot, the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team pulls out all the tricks on Lake Silver. A world famous show that started at the old Cypress Gardens theme park in 1943 and continues on in Winter Haven to this day.
Play some Put Put
You can't visit Orlando and not play some put put! It's the law, well not really but still!
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, located next to Icon Park is a great choice, featuring over-the-top pirate ships and three different courses.
Enjoy the thrills of a Huge Amusement Park
Fun Spot America has two locations, Orlando and Kissimmee, both parks offer different levels of thrills for all ages.
At the Orlando park enjoy unique multi-level racing go-kart tracks, roller coasters, kiddie rides and thrill rides. Home to White Lightning, the only wooden coaster in Orlando, and one of the tallest SkyCoasters in the world, standing at 250 ft
Beat the heat at the state of the art Splash Pad in Orlando, and enjoy Gator Spot, a 15,000 square foot oasis at the Orlando park. See over 100 gators as well as exotic reptiles and birds.
At Fun Spot America Kissimmee enjoy wheel-gripping fun on two gigantic, multi-level go-kart tracks! Buckle up for twists, turns and hair-raising fun as you ride upside-down on Mine Blower - Florida’s only wooden rollercoaster with a 360-degree inversion!
Extreme fun awaits as you soar from 300 feet on the world’s tallest Sky Coaster! With over 20 rides to choose from on every level of thrill, everyone in the family will find their fun! An iconic, family-owned theme park, Fun Spot America promises you will always experience the best guest service anywhere. And because they always practice the Golden Rule, when you’re at Fun Spot America, you’re family!
Parking is FREE at Fun Spot America as well as FREE admission. Pay for a day pass in advance or by the ride at the park.
Splash into lots of fun at a Water Park
Island H2O Water Park is Orlando's most immersive and technologically advanced water park is located at Margaritaville Resort Orlando! The water park offers over 20 experiences, including several exhilarating drop slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a children’s area to ensure fun for the whole family.
This water park is the first of its kind and themed completely around social media. Streaming and posting your experience is all a part of the fun – simply sync up your wristband with our app and make some waves!
Cool off on International Drive
Escape for the day to CoCo Key Water Resort on International Drive, where kids can play on the slides and rides and parents can relax under the Florida sunshine.
Designed with families in mind, the water park offers a 54,000 sq. ft water park containing 14 slides and rides and a 6,500 sq. ft arcade.
Take the kids for a spin in a giant Ferris Wheel
Not your average Ferris wheel, The Wheel at ICON Park is a stunning 400 foot tall Observation wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other.
From the top of this spectacular Observation wheel the entire family can take in the sights throughout Orlando.
Get up close to hundreds of Gators
Come on out and enjoy all the alligator awesomeness of a day at Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World!” There isn’t a better place to see alligators and crocodiles of all sizes, from babies, also known as grunts, to the 14-foot monsters that call our Breeding Marsh home. We even have the largest collection of extremely rare white leucistic alligators. But, Gatorland is more than just a gator park! Enjoy the free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one-of-a-kind animal shows, and more.
Let's all go to the Zoo
The entire family will love seeing more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty.
Go up, up and away on a Ballon Ride
Soar sky-high during an 8-minute tethered adventure in the world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon at Disney Springs. Aerophile Balloon Rides will give you a birds eye view of Walt Disney World!
Cool Off In An Orlando Splash Pad
When it comes to the hottest months of the year, you just gotta cool off, and one of the best free things to do in Orlando during the sizzling hot days of summer is to cool off in a splash pad!
Many parks in the area have free splash pads, which are an awesome place to have lots of fun. Downey Park Splash Pad in East Orlando is a beautiful park that includes a splash playground, and an inclusive playground for kids with special abilities, Fort Mellon Splash Pad in Sanford is located at First Mellon Park and features a splash pad for anyone to come and cool off, and also has a a playground fit for all ages.
The City of Oviedo Splash Zone in Oviedo is located at the Oviedo Aquatic Center and features a huge outdoor splash zone. There is two spas pads in Winter Springs, The Splash Playgrounds are open each year from April through October and are located at Torcaso and Trotwood Parks.
In Orlando's Bithlo Community Park the kids will love Bithlo Splash Pad, and in Capehart Park, Orlando there is a splash pad, and a tot lot playground.
Another Orlando splash pad is located at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, Orlando, while over in Kissimmee the kids will love the El Yunque Splash Pad featuring over 30 splash pad elements from bubblers to a 250-gallon dump bucket.
The Kids will love a Huge Arcade!
They say it’s not about winning or losing. But those people obviously haven't been to Dave & Buster’s. Because with hundreds of games to play, everyone leaves feeling like a champion. There is arcade games, tabletop, air hockey, ping pong, billiards and more!
Visit a Chocolate Kingdom
Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar.
Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery.
Too Warm? Head for the Ice!
It might surprise you to know that right here in the heat and humidity of Central Florida, you can enjoy daily public skating sessions at the Ice Factory, the kids will love it and yes, it's really cool!
The Ice Factory is conveniently located just off of the Florida Turnpike exit 244 in Kissimmeel!
Jump around all day!
Jump Start features 20,000 square feet of fun, adventure and excitement with Dodge Ball, Super Slam, Trampoline Courts, and more.
Located at Dezerland Action Park, enjoy unlimited fun, all day at Jump Start. The kids will love you forever!
Monkey around at Monkey Joe'
An indoor play space where young ones find their happy space with unlimited play on inflatable-filled jumps, obstacle courses, arcade action and a snack shack.
A fun, interactive experience for the whole family. Enjoy unlimited play, affordable pricing and more at Monkey Joe's within Pointe Orlando on I-Drive.
Treat the Kids to Magic and Pizza!
Enjoy Orlando’s longest-running dinner show! Guests can expect to be impressed by this interactive, entertaining, and hilariously funny dinner show.
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner how is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with non-stop laughter and engaging audience participation. Don’t just watch the show – be a part of it! The dinner includes unlimited fresh, hand-tossed cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, beer, wine, soda and dessert.
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