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FREE Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend April 28 - 30

Updated: Jun 17, 2023

It's the weekend and here in Orlando there is so many things to do that won't break the bank, and this weekend we have chosen all the fun and FREE EVENTS happening throughout the weekend here in Central Florida!


Whatver you decide do this weekend, have a great time here in the city beautiful.


Free Things To To In Orlando This Weekend

Best FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend


Winter Garden Fair Central Florida

Winter Garden Fair
Now - Sunday April 30, 2023

Roll up for all the fun of the fair as the first ever Winter Garden Fair is taking place until Sunday April 30.


The location of the fair is 1500 E. Plant Street near SR 429 Beltway, and visitors to the fair will enjoy FREE parking plus FREE gate admission. with a variety of special offers on pay per ride tickets, or unlimited ride bands. Check out the website for more details.


Art After Dark at Lake Nona

Art After Dark at Lake Nona
Friday, April 28, 2023

Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm, and it's a perfect free night out for the whole family.


Enjoy a stroll through the Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon.


Free Movie Under The Stars at Avalon Park

Movie Under The Stars
Friday, April 28, 2023

Join Avalon Park for a family-friendly movie under the stars. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to the park downtown and enjoy Kung Fu Panda this Friday.


Elev8 Fun in Sanford XTRAVAG8 Family Festival  2023

XTRAVAG8 Family Festival
Friday, April 28, 2023

Elev8 Fun is a huge family entertainment center in Sanford where you'll discover games and fun experiences for the entire family, and on Friday, April 28, from 4 pm through 8 pm, they will be hosting the inaugural FREE XTRAVAG8 Family Festival.


The parking lot at Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford will host food trucks, face painting, vendors, henna, bounce houses, a DJ and more.


Morse Museum – Spring Friday Nights

Morse Museum – Spring Friday Nights
Friday, April 28, 2023

Enjoy various musicians and musical groups while exploring the Charles Hosmer Museum of American Art.


Admission for all visitors is free from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fridays.


This Friday enjoy the Beautiful Music Paint It Black Quartet, featuring cello, flute, viola, and violin.



Disney Springs Kids Club
Saturday, April 29, 2023

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

Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise
Saturday, April 29, 2023

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 and all cars registered can participate.


The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy.


St. Johns River Festival of the Arts

St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30, 2023

The 11th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts will take place Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday April 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing over 150 acclaimed local, regional and national artists to the heart of Sanford.


The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is an annual art festival in Historic Downtown Sanford that features excellent food, live music, Art-in-Action, sculpture, chalk art, great restaurants, quaint shops with plenty of FREE parking and FREE admission.


For more information, visit www.stjohnsriverartfest.com.


Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk

Show Car Saturday Night at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Saturday, April 29 2023

The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to the free 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.

Throughout the evening, find your favorite restaurants and shops at the Promenade at Sunset Walk.


Earth Fest 2023

Earth Fest 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Earth Fest is taking place at Lake Concord Park, Casselberry.


This FREE outdoor family event includes a FREE Tree Giveaway, planting workshops, Drop Savers Award Ceremony, Recycled Art Show, Cigar Box Music Festival, butterfly releases, fun kids activities and lots more!


Orlando Pottery Festival & Spring Arts Market

Orlando Pottery Festival & Spring Arts Market
Saturday, April 29, 2023

See and shop unique handmade pottery created by 50+ talented local artists at the Orlando Pottery Festival & Spring Arts Market.


The diverse work includes handmade everyday dishware, elegant ceramic jewelry, sculptural and figurative artwork inspired by Florida’s flora and fauna, whimsical and practical home and garden decor, and more. Free admission and parking.


Lake Nona Farmers Market

Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Winter Garden Farmers Market

The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.


Winter Park Farmers Market

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.


Lake Mary Farmers Market

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.


City of Longwood Farmer's Market

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.


Lake Nona Farmers Market

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.


Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company

Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+.

Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise.


Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park

Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park

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.


Celebration Farmers Market

Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here 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.


East Orlando Farmer's Market

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.


Clermont Farmer's Market

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.


Downtown Mount Dora Village Market

Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.


Central Florida Farmers Markets

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