Fun Things to Do
This section is all about the fun places and things you can do around town.
Cheap Orlando Activities for Large Families: $50-or-Less Ideas
Cheap Orlando Activities for Large Families: How a Family of 6 Can Have Fun Without Spending $300 Orlando has endless family attractions—but when you’re paying for five, six or seven people, even an inexpensive ticket can become an expensive day.…
Orlando Air Show 2026: F-22 Raptor, Tickets, Times & What to Know
Orlando Air Show 2026 Is Coming to Sanford: F-22 Raptor, Super Hornet & What Families Need to Know One of Central Florida’s biggest aviation weekends returns September 26–27 at Orlando Sanford International Airport. The 2026 Air Dot Show Orlando will…
Things to Do in Orlando This Week & Weekend: Sept. 14–20, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Week & Weekend: Sept. 14–20, 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month begins, Orlando’s Mural Festival takes over downtown, the History Center opens its doors for free, Lake Nona celebrates all weekend, the Orlando Philharmonic launches a…
Disney Springs Orlando Guide 2026: Free Things to Do, Food & Family Fun
Disney Springs Without a Theme Park Ticket: Why It’s Worth Visiting for Both Orlando Locals and Tourists Free admission, free parking, live entertainment, waterfront dining, shopping, movies, bowling, family activities and some of Disney World’s most unusual experiences make Disney…
Orlando Oktoberfest 2026: Free & Cheap Events, German Food and Family Fun
Orlando Oktoberfest 2026: Free & Cheap German Festivals, Food, Music & Family Fun You don’t need a plane ticket to Munich—or an expensive festival ticket—to celebrate Oktoberfest in Central Florida. From free community festivals in Lake Nona, Avalon Park and…
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Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026 Free Latin jazz, a giant fandom festival in Kissimmee, fall fun in Avalon Park, food trucks in Sanford, family crafts at Leu Gardens, farmers markets and more — here are…
Hispanic Heritage Month Orlando 2026: Free Events, Food & Culture
Hispanic Heritage Month in Orlando 2026: Free Events, Food & Culture Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and Greater Orlando is celebrating with free festivals, local art, live music, dance, food, family activities and community events from…
Orlando Fall Festivals 2026: Pumpkin Patches, Food & Family Events
Orlando Fall Festivals 2026: Pumpkin Patches, Food Festivals & Family Events Fall in Central Florida may still mean shorts and 80-degree afternoons, but the season is packed with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, food festivals, outdoor markets, Halloween events and family…
Things to Do in Orlando Labor Day Weekend 2026: Free Events, Food & Family Fun
Things 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…
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…
