The brand new yr is the right time to discover all of the free and budget-friendly actions Central Florida and Orlando have to supply. Whether or not you’re a neighborhood or visiting on trip, right here’s a listing of prime picks of issues to do in January divided by class.

Is there a free or low-cost occasion we should always learn about in and round Orlando? Add it to the community calendar here.

Recreation, Nature, and Sports activities

Discover Lake Eola Park

Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando is a hub of free actions. Take a stroll across the lake, feed the swans, or just chill out with a picnic. In the event you’re visiting on a Sunday, try the Orlando Farmers Marketplace for inexpensive native items and treats.

Kelly Park’s Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta

January 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Kelly Park Rock Springs

Groups of 5 construct and race a cardboard and duct tape canoe (registration closes Friday, January 10). Groups race their canoes within the clear, chilly 68-degree waters of Rock Springs starting. Prizes awarded to Race Winner, Crowd Favourite and the hilarious Most Spectacular Sinking. Learn extra about it here and see the Fb occasion here.

Florida manatees: image of three manatees swimming in the clear waters of Blue Springs State Park.

Manatees at Blue Springs State Park.

See Manatees at Blue Spring State Park

Manatee season is in full swing at Blue Spring State Park, the place you possibly can see these light giants up shut. Entrance charges are simply $6 per automobile.

Wekiva Island

Go Mountaineering at Wekiwa Springs State Park

For simply $6 per automotive, you possibly can discover miles of climbing trails, spot wildlife, and revel in a peaceable day surrounded by nature. Deliver your personal snacks to make it an inexpensive household outing. Examine all of the Central Florida springs here.

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Sights and Museums

Leu Gardens’ Free First Monday

Harry P. Leu Gardens waives admission on the primary Monday of each month, supplying you with entry to its beautiful 50-acre botanical gardens. Mark your calendar for January sixth.

Examine Out Free Artwork on the CityArts Gallery

CityArts, positioned in downtown Orlando, presents free admission to its galleries that includes native and regional artists. Pair your go to with the Downtown Arts District’s 3rd Thursday Art Walk for a vibrant cultural night.

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Leisure

Orlando events: image of people listening to an outdoor concert at Lakeridge Winery

Free reside music each Saturday & Sunday at Lakeridge Vineyard & Vineyards in Clermont, Florida.

Weekends on the Vineyard

Saturdays and Sundays
Lakeridge Vineyard

Take pleasure in Lakeridge Vineyard’s expansive winery inexperienced, scrumptious meals on the market, free reside leisure, and your favourite Lakeridge wines at their outside bar throughout Weekends at the Winery. Deliver a blanket or chairs. No exterior meals or drink is allowed inside.

See Fringe FESTN4

January 8 by means of January 12, 2025
Fringe ArtSpace in Downtown Orlando

Fringe FESTN4 is the right introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. Not like the larger Could Competition, FESTN4 is curated, that includes works from previous festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and model new creatives scouted from the worldwide and nationwide Fringe circuit.

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Lake Mary Farmers’ Market.

Festivals and Markets

Central Florida Farmers’ Markets

Get a style of native flavors at Central Florida’s free farmers’ markets. Please notice that farmers’ markets are topic to cancellation or rescheduling. Listed here are a few of the hottest markets:

On Sundays go to The Orlando Farmers Market is held at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
On Saturdays you possibly can go to the Winter Backyard Farmers Market, the Winter Park Farmers Market, and the Lake Nona Farmers Market.

A Night time of the Mystic Arts Competition

January 10, 2025
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Lake Harmony Park

The Society for Historic Casselberry will host the third Annual A Night of the Mystical Arts Festival at Lake Harmony Park, alongside the Friday Meals Truck occasion. Attendees can get pleasure from reside music by the Bloody Jug Band, mini performances by Phantasmagoria Orlando, and store on the Casselberry Night time Market with over 65 distributors. This FREE outside occasion is open to the general public, providing enjoyable for all, with free parking accessible.

Children’ Stuff

Things to do Orlando: image of a mom and daughter make a free craft at the Mennello Museum of Art in downtown Orlando

FREE household Enjoyable Day on the Mennello Museum of Artwork.

Free Household Funday on the Mennello Museum

On the 2nd Sunday of every month the Mennello Museum without cost admission all day, hourly excursions, and a superb artwork venture. Every Free Family Funday has a unique artwork venture primarily based on the artists of the present exhibition, their material, or their strategies.

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With so many free and inexpensive choices, January is a implausible month to discover Central Florida. Get on the market and begin the yr off with enjoyable recollections.

Extra Occasions This Month

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