Things to Do in Orlando Labor Day Weekend 2026: Free Events, Food & Family Fun
September 3, 2026Things to Do in Orlando Labor Day Weekend 2026 Labor Day weekend runs September 4–7 this year, and Greater Orlando has plenty to do without buying an expensive theme-park ticket. From free admission at Leu Gardens and an outdoor movie in Avalon Park to Haitian food, farmers markets, classic cars and live music, here are some of the best ways to enjoy the long weekend. Labor Day weekend is almost here. And if you live in Central Florida, you don’t necessarily need to turn it into an expensive vacation. This year’s Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, creating…
Orange County Plans Bigger SunRail and LYNX System for Orlando
Orange County Has a Bigger Plan for SunRail and LYNX — Here’s What It Could Mean for Getting Around Orlando More frequent buses, weekend and evening SunRail service, an eventual rail connection to Orlando International Airport and the attractions district,…
Trimble Park Turns 100: Discover One of Orange County’s Hidden Gems
One of Orange County’s Oldest Parks Turns 100 — And It’s Still One of Central Florida’s Hidden Gems Trimble Park near Mount Dora celebrates its centennial this month. The nearly 64-acre lakeside park offers camping, hiking, fishing, paddling and a…
Orange County Is Opening a Public Technology Lab Where Residents Can Build, Learn and Experiment
Orange County New Public Technology Lab The new Orange County Innovation Center in Pine Hills will give residents access to robotics, immersive technology, computers, fabrication equipment and workforce training in a facility designed to make emerging technology accessible to the…
Orange County Accepts Tourism Tax Recommendations: What It Could Mean for Residents
Orange County Accepts Tourism Tax Recommendations Orange County commissioners have accepted a new set of recommendations for spending future tourism-tax revenue. No projects have actually received the money yet, but the proposals could eventually bring new museums, parks, environmental improvements,…
Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription: How to Avoid Paying Forever for Features You Already Bought
How to avoid the subscriptions on your next car Automakers have discovered recurring revenue. Remote start, navigation, hands-free driving and other features can now come with monthly bills long after the car payment begins. Here’s how to recognize the subscription…
Before You Replace It, Try Fixing It: The Case for Repairing Things Again
Fix it, don’t replace it We live in a world where replacing a broken product is often easier than repairing it. That convenience may be costing us more than we realize. Something breaks. Maybe the washing machine stops draining. Your…
Orlando’s First Afro Food Fest Brings African and Diaspora Flavors to Festival Park
Afro Food Fest Orlando Brings Food, Music and Jollof to Festival Park Food, music, fashion, cultural performances and a $1,000 jollof rice showdown are coming to Orlando Festival Park on Saturday, September 5, as Three Masks celebrates 30 years of…
The Best Arcades in Orlando: Where to Play Retro Games, Pinball, Claw Machines and More
Retro Fun Orlando may be famous for theme parks, but the city also has an unusually strong arcade scene. Whether you grew up feeding quarters into Pac-Man or your kids are chasing tickets and plushies, there is probably an Orlando…
Moving to Orlando? A Realistic Guide for Young Adults, Couples and Families
So you want to move to Orlando Greater Orlando is growing fast, and newcomers are arriving for jobs, weather, entertainment and a different quality of life. But choosing where to live here is less about finding the “best neighborhood” and…
Orlando Is America’s No. 2 Most Fun City — And It’s Not Just Because of the Theme Parks
Orlando, America’s Number 2 Most Fun City WalletHub’s 2026 ranking places Orlando behind only Las Vegas for fun, with strong scores for entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, sports and recreation. The numbers also reveal something locals already know: Orlando’s appeal extends well…
