Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Before you fire up the grill on Monday, check our our list of Free and Cheap things to do in Orlando!

Hot Rods and Rock ‘N’ Roll Car Show!

• Saturday, May 26
• 5 pm – 9 pm
• 95 Triplet Lake Drive
• Casselberry, FL 32707
• Lake Concord Park
• More Information: (407) 262-7700 ext. 1127
• Free Event

Rev up your engines and be ready to dance the night away to your favorite Rock ‘N’ Roll songs performed live by the legendary Cadillac Kings with a special guest appearance by Tony Sheridan, son of the 5th Beatle! There will be over 75 vintage cars provided by Orlando Bow Tie Club. Bring your chairs, picnic baskets, blankets and lots of friends and come to enjoy a rockin’ evening at a lakefront setting!

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Central Florida Home & Garden Show

• May 25th : 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• May 26th : 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• May 27th : 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• $10 adults, $5 seniors and students, free ages 12 and younger
• Orange County Convention Center
• 9800 International Drive , Orlando , FL
• More Information 407-685-9800

The Home and Garden Show offers a unique and broad selection of gardening- and home improvement-related exhibits showcasing ideas to inspire you for Spring and beyond!

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OASIS 25

• Daily, May 25th – May 27th
• Events from 2 p.m. May 25, 10 a.m. May 26-27
• Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel
• 400 W. Livingston St. , Orlando , FL , 32801
• More Information 407-376-7359
• $16 Friday, $20 Saturday, $13 Sunday, $40 weekend pass

Sci-fi convention with art show, dealers room, gaming and appearances by L.E. Modesitt, Jr., David Weber and others.

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Sanford Art Walk

• Friday, May 25
• 6 pm – 9 pm
• Downtown Sanford
• First Street, Sanford FL 32771
• Free event

The Sanford art walk is a stroll through historic Sanford with exhibits and music at participating venues.

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Mount Dora Classic Car & Cycle Swap Meet and Cruise-In

• Sunday, May 27
• 8 am – 4 pm
• Renninger’s Antique Center
• 20651 U.S. Highway 441 , Mount Dora , FL , 32757
• $2/person
• More Information 352-383-8393

Live entertainment, local venders, car corral with classic cars and cycles.

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Family Night on the Patio

• Friday, May 25
• 7 pm – 11 pm
• Waterford Lakes Town Center
• 413 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando 32828
• Free event
• More Information: 407-737-2866

Every Friday evening, shoppers can enjoy music and games under the stars with family and friends at Waterford Lakes Town Center’s “Family Night on the Patio” event, featuring music provided by DJ Laurie.

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Central Florida Community Arts is presenting its Spring 2012 concert, The HeART of Theatre! Over 200 members of the Central Florida Community Choir, along with the Central Florida Community Orchestra and Dance team will perform songs from blockbuster Broadway shows ranging from Carousel to A Chorus Line to Les Miserables to Wicked to Mary Poppins!

• Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:30pm
• The shows are at Northland Church in Longwood
• Tickets are $10, Children 3 and under are free
• Go to Official Website for more information and to purchase advance tickets
• Tickets will be available at the door

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Art & Music in the Park

• Friday, May 11
• 5 pm – 8 pm
• Free Event
• Lake Concord Park
  95 Triplet Lake Drive
  Casselberry, FL 3270
  (407) 262-7700, ext. 1575

The City of Casselberry offers a Live Jazz concert at Lake Concord Park on the 2nd Friday of each month from 5 – 8 pm. This month you will enjoy the music Miss Jacqueline Jones accompanied by the Sanford Jazz Ensemble. Bring your blankets or lawnchairs and grab some dinner from the Food Trucks, stroll through the art displays, and relax to the sounds of live Jazz music on the lake!

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Friday Night Live

• Friday, May 11
• 8 pm – 10 pm
• Free Event

Eddie Rose Amphitheater
274 Cranes Roost Blvd. Altamonte Springs

Come out to Cranes Roost Park and enjoy great live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. Friday Night Live is a free concert series, open to the public, which showcases top local artists who perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music on a weekly basis. Tonight’s featured artist is folk rock band The Fam Band.

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Food Truck Bazaar

• Friday, May 11
• 5 pm – 8 pm
• Free Event

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
526 N. Park Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy traveling gourmet food from top vendors at the Food Truck Bazaar.

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Virginia Drive Live

• Friday, May 11
• 6 pm – 10 pm
• Virginia-Mills District
• Free Event
• More information: 407-393-8765

Virginia Drive west of Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803

The quarterly Ivanhoe Village event will feature a car show, movie on the lawn, art and street vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a wine stroll and merchant discounts.

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Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema – The Smurfs

• Saturday, May 12
• 8 pm – 10 pm
• Cranes Roost Plaza
• Free Event

274 Cranes Roost Blvd. Altamonte Springs

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a family friendly movie on the lawn in front of the tower. Bring the entire family for a fun, free evening together under the stars and enjoy the movie The Smurfs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Orlando Cabaret Festival

• Daily through May 13
• Times Vary
• $12 – $32
• Mad Cow Theatre Company

105 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL 32801

Mad Cow Theatre plays host to over 25 performances of jazz, pop, Broadway, comedy, and a few surprises featuring many of Central Florida’s favorite artists during the Cabaret Festival.

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Florida Youth Outdoor Experience

• Saturday, May 12
• 9 am – 4 pm
• Ocala Conservation Center
• More Information: 352-625-2804
• Free Event

7325 NE 170th Ave. , Silver Springs , FL , 34488

Children of all ages and their families are invited to the second annual Florida Youth Outdoor Experience. The event includes a chance to try shooting a shotgun, rifle and bow and arrow, as well as fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more – all with expert instruction. The United Waterfowlers – Florida, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are partnering to present this hands-on program. In addition to many hands-on activities, demonstrations and seminars, everyone will be served lunch, also for free.

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Baby Owl Shower

• Saturday, May 12
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey
• 1101 Audubon Way , Maitland , FL , 32751
• More information: 407-644-0190
• $5 adults, $4 children or free with “baby gift” for the young birds

Visitors will be able to view non-releasable orphaned raptors (birds of prey) being raised at the Center that are available. Fun for the whole family, the Center will host special events and activities for mother’s day and many other educational opportunities and activities to celebrate Spring.

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, you have a lot to choose from! Orlando has some great free and cheap activities going on this weekend, so take your pick! Everything from Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to Bluegrass Festivals, and even a collectable doll show! There is something for everyone. The best part is…most of them are free!

Date Night at Leu Gardens – Outdoor Movie (Step Mom)
Friday, May 4
Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie at 8:30 pm
$5.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child
Leu Members receive free admission

Enjoy an outdoor movie in beautiful Leu Gardens. Blanket/chairs are recommended. You may bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. Admission is collected at the door. Weather Permitting.

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Friday, May 4th
5 p.m.
Free Event
Orlando City Hall
400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
407-420-6896

The City of Orlando and Casa de Mexico will celebrate the traditional fiesta of Cinco de Mayo. The Ballet Folklorico Texcali will perform in the City Hall rotunda and there will be samples of Mexican food donated by the Hacienda San Angel at Epcot.

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Dancing on the Drive
Saturday, May 5th
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Free Event
College Park
Edgewater Drive and Smith Street Orlando, FL 32804
407-579-0023

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo during Dancing on the Drive in College Park. The street party will include dance instruction and vendors. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, or enjoy one of the vendors or College Parks fine restaurants.

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Winter Garden Harvest Festival
Saturday, May 5th
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Event
Plant Street Pavilion
104 S. Lakeview Ave. Winter Garden, FL 34787

This outdoor festival will celebrate farm to table living, highlighting local farmers, artisans, food purveyors, and other important stakeholders in the region. Every aspect of the Festival will be sourced locally, from promotion and marketing to entertainment and, of course, vending.

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Playground Music & Arts Fest
Sunday, May 6th
noon – 5 p.m.
Free Event
Cranes Roost Park
275 Cranes Roost Blvd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

PLAYGROUND Magazine presents the 4th annual PLAYGROUND Music & Arts Fest for Central Florida families. Sponsored by the City of Altamonte, the fest will blow your mind on May 6 with live performances on multiple stages, a summer camp expo, kiddie workshops, over 100 family friendly exhibits, and it’s all FREE.

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Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, May 5th
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$3 for adults, free for children 11 or younger
Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703
407-886-4231

The 13th annual Magnolia Park Bluegrass Festival will feature the bands Ramblin’ Rose Band, Moonlite Express, Pine Creek, Porchdogs, Seminole Ridge, and New River Bluegrass Band. There will also be children’s activities, craft vendors and wildlife exhibits. Bring a lawn chair.

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The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
Saturday, May 5th : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 6th : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Event
Downtown Sanford
First Street Sanford, FL 32771
407-416-1779

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is a  new fine-art/fine-crafts festival experience where the artistic process comes alive. Featuring artist demonstrations from among 100 fine artists. Participate in or observe the artistic process. Student art/performance by Midway Elementary School of the Arts students. Wine, beer, food demonstrations.

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Doll Show and Sale
Saturday, May 5th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$4 for adults, free for children 11 or younger
Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL 32751
407-678-5678

The Greater Orlando Doll Club’s 24th annual show and sale will feature antique and modern dolls, supplies, fabrics, books and collectibles. Appraisals and repairs will be available. Proceeds benefit House of Hope and other local charities.

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Free Comic Book Day – A Comic Shop
Saturday, May 5th
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Free Event
A Comic Shop
114 S. Semoran Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32792
407-332-9636

Experience Free Comic Book Day at A Comic Shop in Winter Park. The event will include thousands of free comics, including the “The Avengers,” “Batman,” “Mega Man,” “Adventure Time,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Star Wars,” the “Transformers” and more. Other festivities include costumed characters, local artist Tony Baldini sketching artwork and free beer for age 21 and older.

 

Free Comic Book Day – Pop City Comics
Saturday, May 5
noon – 6 pm
Free Event 
5628 International Drive , Orlando , FL , 32804
Phone:407-354-9898

Experience Free Comic Book Day at Pop City Comics. The event will include free comics while supplies last and “Slacker and the Man” in-house podcasting.

There are always free and cheap things going on right here in our own back yard. Check out this week’s list and find something to do that won’t break the bank!

Friday Night Live

• Friday, April 27
• 7 pm – 9 pm
• Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Uptown Altamonte

The concert is free and open to the public and will feature the outstanding blues band “Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones“.
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Earth Fest 2012 and Folk Music Festival

• Saturday, April 28
• 10 am – 3 pm
• Lake Concord Park
• 95 Triplet Lake Drive
• Casselberry, FL
• (407) 262-7700 Ext. 1301

Learn about the environment, while sponsors, vendors and artisan’s showcase their Earth friendly products and services. Earth Fest 2012 is a FREE community sponsored event.
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51st annual Apopka Art & Foliage Festival

• Saturday, April 28, 9 am – 5 pm
• Sunday, April 29, 9 am – 4 pm
• Kit Land Nelson Park
• 105 E. First St. , Apopka , FL , 32703
• 407-886-3639

The 51st Apopka Woman’s Club Art and Foliage Festival features arts and crafts, an indoor and outdoor foliage sale, plant doctors, entertainment, children’s art area, bus tours of local plant nurseries, and food. Proceeds help fund charitable projects of the Apopka Woman’s Club.
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Festival of Chocolate

• April 27th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• April 28th 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• April 29th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• $13.50 adults and $8 for ages 2-12
• UCF Arena
• Building 50 N. Gemini Blvd., Orlando, FL 32826

Experience the Festival of Chocolate at the UCF Arena. The delectable event will include competitions, demonstrations, tastings, classes, wine and chocolate pairings, cocoa couture fashion and game shows, Chocoland – The Chocolate Museum and activities.
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APC Great American Pie Festival

• April 28 11 am – 7 pm
• April 29 Noon – 5 pm
• free ($10 adults, $5 children and seniors for Never Ending Pie Buffet)
• Lakeside Park
• 631 Sycamore St, Celebration, FL 34747
• 407-566-1698

For the eleventh year in a row, the town of Celebration, Florida will become the Pie Capital of the World April 28th and 29th, 2012 when thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers gather together the Great American Pie Festival sponsored by Crisco®. The highlight, as always, will be the Never-Ending Pie Buffet, featuring award-winning pie, ice cream, toppings and beverages from some of our fine sponsors!
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Israel Independence Day Celebration

• Sunday, April 29
• 3 pm – 8 pm
• Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Uptown Altamonte

Community event celebrating Israel’s 64th Birthday. The event features carnival games, Middle Eastern food, a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, an interactive toddler area, arts and crafts, shopping and entertainment and much more. Admission is free. Produced by the Jewish Community Center of Central Florida.
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Food Truck Crave

• Sunday, April 29
• 1 pm – 4 pm
• Lake Mary City Hall

A variety of food trucks and local vendors will be available at this community event. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a picnic style lunch with your family.

Looking for something to do this weekend that won’t break the bank? There are many activities to choose from! How about an Earth Day celebration, or an Indie film? You can even go fly a kite to celebrate National Kite Month! Whatever you do, enjoy the fact that with this list, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a good time.

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21st Annual Florida Film Festival
Daily (ends April 22nd)
Individual screenings $10, special event admission varies
Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.,Maitland
407-629-1088

Experience the Annual Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater. This event will include movie screenings and gala events.

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Friday Night Live
Friday, April 20
7 pm – 9 pm
Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Uptown Altamonte

Head out to Cranes Roost Park and enjoy great live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. Friday Night Live is a free concert series, open to the public, which showcases top local artists who perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music on a weekly basis. Performing Smooth Jazz and making their first appearance at Cranes Roost the “Dave Capp Project”.

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Folk Art & Traditional Craft Festival
Saturday, April 21
10 am – 4 pm
Free Event
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park

The festival features the legendary Florida Highwaymen painters, local clay art and fine crafts, live music, food, and a free children’s folk art painting workshop.

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Food Truck Bazaar
Sunday, April 22
5 pm – 8 pm
Orlando Fashion Square Mall
3201 E. Colonial Drive , Orlando

Food Truck Bazaar, the original travelling gourmet food truck event in Central Florida, visits city after city, like a circus, promoting simultaneously the Orlando food truck scene and the food truck industry. Its got a family friendly atmosphere, a variety of foods (gourmet, ethnic, BBQ and dessert) and brings together communities for a nighttime outdoor foodie gathering.

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Earth Day Activities

Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22. There are many special events going on to celebrate. Check out our list of Earth day events and celebrations.

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Fiesta Medina
Sunday, April 22
11 am – 7 pm
Festival Park
2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando
$10 adults, ages 10 and younger free

Fiesta Medina is a Hispanic culture festival with performances by Tito Nieves, Charlie Cruz, Coco Band, Tonny Tun Tun and Ommy Cardona.

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Florida Lighthouse Day
Saturday, April 21
10 am – 2 pm
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
4931 S. Peninsula Drive Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
386-761-1821

Featuring family-oriented activities, and several workshops designed specifically for children. See new lighthouse exhibits, learn about Florida’s many lighthouses and visit the lighthouse keeper (in living history mode) as he describes his duties at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Then join him as he talks about the history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and demonstrates the maintenance duties on the First Order Fresnel Lens.

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National Kite Month Event
Saturday, April 21
10 am – 2 pm
Avalon Park Band Shell
3600 E. Avalon Park Blvd. , Orlando
Free event
407-208-1455

A fun day of kite flying and kids kitemaking in the Avalon Park town park along Avalon Park East Boulevard.

Looking for something to do this weekend without breaking the bank? Try something off our list of Free and Cheap Things To Do in Orlando This Weekend! Leave us a comment and let us know what you did and how it was!

Florida Film Festival

The Florida Film Festival promises 10 days of film, food and fun. Catch one of the latest hits in independent and foreign cinema.

April 13 – 22

Buy Tickets

Theaters:

Enzian
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751-6415
(407) 629-1088

Garden Theatre
160 West Plant Street
Winter Garden, Florida 34787
(407) 877-4736

Regal Winter Park Village A
510 North Orlando Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-2935
(407) 628-0035

Regal Winter Park Village B
510 North Orlando Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-2935
(407) 628-0035

Outdoor Films:

Central Park
111 North Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 599-3334

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Crane’s Roost Sunset Cinema

Saturday April 14
8 pm – 10 pm
Uptown Altamonte
Free Event

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a family friendly movie on the lawn in front of the tower. This free event is produced by St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Bring the entire family for a fun, free evening together under the stars and enjoy the classic film, Prince of Egypt. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Kidfest

Saturday, April 14
11 am – 5 pm
Free ($5 for some events)
Audubon Park Garden District
1807 E. Winter Park Road , Orlando

Head out to Kidfest, where local merchants hold childrens workshops – learn to “fly fish, make sushi, toss a pizza, be a DJ, frost a cupcake” and more.

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Fiesta In The Park

Saturday, April 14, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 15, noon – 5 pm
Free Event
Lake Eola Park
Central Boulevard and Eola Drive , Orlando

Spring Fiesta in the Park draws approximately 200 talented artists from all over the United States. Ceramics, jewelry, glass, painting, graphics, wood, sculpture and more are on display and for sale at the Spring Fiesta in the Park, which is held around beautiful Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. The festivities include live entertainment and concessions. Admission is free.

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Maitland Spring Festival of Art

Saturday, April 14th 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday,April 15th 10 am – 4 pm
Lake Lily Park, Maitland
Free Event

This Festival is a juried art and craft show that combines entertainment with world class art and craft exhibits, all around beautiful Lake Lily!

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Spring Fever in the Garden

April 14th : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 15th : 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Downtown Winter Garden
Plant Street , Winter Garden
Free Event

Spring fever in the Garden is a Garden festival with live music, raffles, a kids zone and plenty of vendors. There will be lots of plants for sale, and even sidewalk chalk art!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out one of these free activities!

 

58th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 07
9:30 AM
Central Park in downtown Winter Park
FREE
Contact 407-599-3463

Presented by the City of Winter Park, this fun-filled event will provide as much excitement and laughs for adults as it will for youngsters. Children up to 10 years old can begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. The hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Over 10,000 eggs will be placed throughout Central Park. As always, children who come up empty handed will still be able to enjoy special treats at the designated candy area.

Easter at Uptown

Sunday, April 8th
8 am – 11 am

Rise Up Community Easter Celebration hosted by Family First Partnership and First Baptist Church of Altamonte Springs is free and open to the public. This event is a community wide celebration Easter Service and Continental Breakfast for the entire family.

A special service for kids will be held in the Eddie Rose Amphitheater. The day begins at 8:00 am with a free breakfast and the opening of the Kid Zone Fun Spot. The two services begin at 9:00 am in the Plaza and in the Amphitheater. Cranes Roost Blvd. will be closed for this event; no pets will be allowed in the park.

Lake Mary Family Fun Day

Saturday, April 7th
3 pm – 8 pm
Downtown Lake Mary

Take your family to downtown Lake Mary for a free day of music, food and fun! There will be various food trucks, rock climbing, inflatables, and live music. bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy the day!

Easter Extravaganza

Saturday, April 7th
10 am
Fort Mellon Park, Sanford
East First Street
Phone:407-688-5120

This city of Sanford event is for ages 12 or younger and will include an egg hunt, visit from the Easter Bunny, moonwalks and face painting. Bring a basket.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some free and cheap things happening right here in our community!

Food Truck Wars

• Saturday, March 31
• Noon – 6 pm
• Free Admission
• www.FoodTruckWars.com

Over 35 gourmet food trucks from throughout Florida will gather at Oviedo Mall to battle it out for 5 prestigious awards. There will be live musice, a beer garden, and a silent auction to benefit the Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club.

Friday Night Live – Uptown Altamonte

• Friday, March 30
• 7 pm – 9 pm
• Eddie Rose Amphitheater
• Free Admission

Enjoy great live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. Friday Night Live is a free concert series, open to the public, which showcases top local artists who perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music on a weekly basis. This week enjoy a variety of rock and pop standards with “Napoleon Complex“.

Downtown Food and Wine Fest

• Saturday, March 31 Noon – 9 pm
• Sunday, April 1st Noon – 7 pm
• $10 in advance per day, $15 at the gate per day and free for ages 11 and younger
• Lake Eola Park
• Robinson Street and Eola Drive , Orlando
• Contact: 407-919-1048

Experience local cuisine paired with vino during the Downtown Food & Wine Fest at Lake Eola Park. The event will include live performances, including “American Idol” season seven winner David Cook at  7:45 pm on Saturday, March 31st, and the Little River Band at 5:15 pm on Sunday, April 1st. Food and wine sampling tickets are $2 each.

Spring Extravaganza – Rollins College

• Saturday, March 31
• 11 am – 2 pm
• Rollins College
• 1000 Holt Ave. , Winter Park
• 407-646-2000
• Free Admission

The Spring Extravaganza aims to connect Rollins to the community through student involvement. Many campus organizations will participate by creating carnival-style booths for activities and games. Egg hunts, crafts, music, and free food are just a few highlights of the celebration.

Festival of India

• Saturday, March 31
• 11 am – 6 pm
• Hindu Society of Central Florida
• 1994 Lake Drive , Casselberry 
• Contact: 407-699-5277
• Free Admission/ Parking $5

Celebrate the culture, arts and cuisine of India. There will be music, Indian classical and folk dances, games and shopping. Vendors include jewelry, clothes, saris, henna tattoos, handicrafts, and plenty of good food from different regions of India

 

Looking for something to do this weekend? There is plenty going on right here in our community! Check out one of these free and cheap things happening this weekend.

Friday Night Live – Altamonte Springs

• Friday, March 23
• 7 pm – 9 pm
• Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Cranes Roost Park

Head out to Cranes Roost Park and enjoy great live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. Friday Night Live is a free concert series, open to the public, which showcases top local artists who perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music on a weekly basis. Get a good dose of the blues this week with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon.

Sanford Art Walk

• Friday, March 23
• 6 pm – 9 pm
• Downtown Sanford, First Street
• Contact: 407-323-2774

Stroll through art exhibits and hear live music at participating venues.

Free Outdoor Jazz Concert – Casselberry

• Saturday, March 24
• 6 pm – 9 pm
• Lake Concord Park
• 95 Triplet Lake Drive
• Casselberry, FL 32707
• Contact: (407) 262-7700 Ext. 1301

This is a FREE event, sponsored by the City of Casselberry and 102.5 WLOQ Orlando’s Smooth Jazz. It will engulf jazz lovers in the innovative, contemporary sounds of recording artists Marion Meadows and Paul Taylor. Special guests will include Joe McBride and Joey Summerfield.

Disney Magic of Healthy Living Festival – Altamonte Springs

• Saturday, March 24
• 2 pm – 5 pm
• Cranes Roost Park, Uptown Altamonte

Enjoy an entertainment packed afternoon presented by Florida Hospital for Children and hosted by the City of Altamonte Springs and Radio Disney. This family-friendly event will feature numerous activities for kids, healthy food and drinks, giveaways, games, and fun! Visitors can meet and have their picture taken with Disney stars Doug Brochu from Disney Channel’s Sonny with a Chance and Kelsey Chow from Disney XD’s Pair of Kings. A limited number of wristbands will be available for the meet and greet sessions, please visit the Florida Hospital for Children marketing booth for a chance to meet your favorite stars. Cranes Roost Blvd. will be closed for this event, no pets please.

Vinyl, Vintage & Food Trucks

• Saturday, March 24
• 6 pm – 10 pm
• Audubon Park Garden District
• 1807 E. Winter Park Road , Orlando
• Contact: 407-590-8776

Experience Vinyl, Vintage & Food Trucks in Audubon Park. The event will include a vintage clothing and vinyl record swap meet, an array of food trucks, beer and vendors.

Arab Festival  - Orlando

• Sunday, March 25
• Noon – 7 pm
• Lake Eola Park
• Robinson Street and Eola Drive, Orlando
• Contact: 321-345-3378
• Free Admission

There will be food, music, cultural displays, family entertainment and vendors at this free outdoor festival.

New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest

• March 23rd, 3 pm – 10 pm
• March 24th, 7 am – 10 pm
• March 25th, 7 am – 6 pm
• $2 adults, free ages 11 and younger
• New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport
• 124 Industrial Park , New Smyrna Beach
• Contact: 386-424-2199

Head out to New Smyrna for a world class air show! There will be  live music and other demonstrations in the Entertainment Theater, and lots of excitement in Embry-Riddle’s Education Zone. The Kids Fun Zone and the Carnival area are sure to be big hits with young and young-at-heart guests. Grab an exhilarating balloon, helicopter, or open-cockpit biplane ride!

 

Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars – Deland

• March 24th, 4:30 pm
• March 24th, 7:30 pm
• March 25th, 1:30 pm
• March 25th, 4:30 pm
• $14 advance, $19 at the gate for adults, $14 ages 2-12
• DeLand Municipal Airport
• 1777 Langley Ave. , DeLand , FL , 32724
• Contact: 888-332-5200

Take a trip under the big top to see the tigers and clowns! The Cole Bros. have been bringing entertainment to towns across America for over 100 years. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness a piece of history…and a great show!

Deland Oudoor Art Festival

• Saturday, March 24, 9 am – 5 pm
• Sunday, March 25, 10 am – 4 pm
• Earl Brown Park
• South Alabama Avenue, Deland
• Free admission

Enjoy the beautiful weather while strolling through the Deland Art festival. There will be live music, food, and even activities for the kids including a 22′ inflateable slide, EURO Bungee Jumping, sand art, and face Painting!

Lake Mary’s Food Truck Crave

• Sunday, March 25
• 1 pm – 4 pm
• Central Park

A variety of food trucks and local vendors will be available. Enjoy a meal with the family picnic style, and browse through local merchants shops.