It would be easy to make a list of all the amazing things you can spend money on in Orlando, but that’s not why you’re here. You’re here to save some coin and luckily for you, fall is absolutely packed with thrifty but fun things to do in Orlando. Here you’ll find a hearty list of some of the very best things to do over the next couple months, and the best part is, it’s all totally free.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll
More than 60 local artisans display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park.
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; 407-443-6110; baldwinparkevents.com
Photo via jonathan_urbanista_realtor/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 7
Wall Street Blocktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebration with German music, food, beer and more.
4 p.m.; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; 407-849-0471;
wallstplaza.net
Photo via Wall Street PlazaSaturday, Oct. 7
Orctoberfest
Tolkien-themed Oktoberfest celebration with Oktoberfest beers on tap, German-inspired food specials, a steinhoisting competition and more.
2 p.m.; Cloak and Blaster, 875 Woodbury Road; cloakandblaster.com
Photo via The Cloak & Blaster/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 7
Growl-O-Ween
Halloween-themed pet event with a costume contest, vendors, trick-or-treating and more.
5-8 p.m.; SODO, 120 W. Grant St.;Saturday, Oct. 7
Moon Festival
Buddhist festival with tea, moon cake, meditation, music and more.
6 p.m.; Guang Ming Temple, 6555 Hoffner Road;
orlandobuddhism.org
Photo via x_arrzam/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 7
Zombietoberfest
Community block party with vendors, music, food, a costume contest, a zombie walk and more.
5-10 p.m.; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive;
audubonparkgardens.com
Photo via Orlando WeeklySaturday, Oct. 7
Oktoberfest Downtown
More than 15 downtown bars join forces for an Oktoberfest celebra-
tion that takes over all of downtown.
4 p.m.; Downtown Orlando, Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard;
oktoberfestdowntown.com
Photo by Ryan GlazeThursday Oct. 12
Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest
Three days of authentic German food, drink and entertainment.
Through Saturday, Oct. 14; Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E. First St., Sanford; 407-321-2204;
hollerbachs.com
Photo via thelifeandtimesofmrmaldonado/InstagramFriday, Oct. 13
Pride on Church Street
Hamburger Mary’s turns Church Street into the biggest block party in town.
8 p.m.; Hamburger Mary’s, 110 W. Church St.; 321-319-0600; comeoutwithpride.com
Photo via atomic_april/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 14
Asian Cultural Expo
Experience the wonders of Asian culture through exhibitions, performances and workshops.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road; 407-808-0497; asianculturalexpo.org
Photo via Asian Cultural EXPO/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 14
Come Out With Pride Festival
The countdown to Pride Weekend ramps up with energetic performances in a dazzling social setting.
6:30 p.m.; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave.; contact for price; 407-872-8454; comeoutwithpride.com
Photo via Orlando Pride/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 14
Lake County Folk Festival
Family-friendly festival with musicians, crafters, artists and food vendors.
Through Sunday, Oct. 15; Ferran Park, Ferran Park Drive, Eustis; 352-455-8307; lakecountyfolkfest.org
Photo via Lake County Folk Festival/FacebookSunday, Oct. 15
Will’s A Faire Fall Market
A one-day market for retro, vintage and handmade goods with live music, food trucks and fun.
1 p.m.; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; willspub.org
Photo via audymayo/InstagramSunday, Oct. 15
Technoween
A terrifyingly good time for the whole family, featuring appearances from the Tourist City Ghostbusters, Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, the Vampirates of Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, Ghoul School Makeup FX Artist Barry Anderson, a kids’ costume contest and more.
1:30 p.m.; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; 407-835-7323; ocls.info
Photo via d.design_lab/InstagramFriday, Oct. 20
Crooked Can Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebration with a beer garden, authentic food, live German music, enter- tainment and more.
4-11 p.m.; Crooked Can Brewery, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; 407-395-9520; crookedcan.com
Photo via raphaelprugner/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 28
Halloween ComicFest
Take home free Halloween-themed comics and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day.
11 a.m.; Gods & Monsters, 5421 International Drive; godmonsters.com
Photo via jakekontou/InstagramSaturday, Oct. 28
Mount Dora Craft Fair
More than 400 talented crafters and artists from across the country offer their finest work for sale.
Through Sunday, Oct. 29; Downtown Mount Dora, East Fifth Avenue and North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora; mountdoracraftfair.com
Photo via Mount Dora/FacebookFriday, Nov. 3
Grander Rum Tasting Happy Hour
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail and tastings from Grander Rum. RSVP required.
6 p.m.; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; willspub.org
Photo via granderrum/InstagramSaturday, Nov. 4
Fall Fiesta in the Park
Annual two-day fall celebration with vendors, food and drink, live entertainment, activities and more.
Through Sunday, Nov. 5; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave.; cityoforlando.net
Photo via City of Orlando – Government/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 4
Hometown Harvest
Family-friendly block party with hayrides, live music, food, drink, kids activities and more.
5 p.m.; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; 407- 327-6593; winterspringsfl.org
Photo via City of Winter Springs/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 4
Thornton Park District Car Show
Classic car show in the heart of Thornton Park.
Noon-3 p.m.; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; thorntonparkdistrict.com
Photo via artbytiffanyjay/InstagramSaturday, Nov. 4
Orlando Korea Festival
Enjoy traditional Korean food and music, a K-Pop contest, karaoke, games and more.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Korean Grace Church, 7000 Winegard Road; 321-438-3443; gracekrc.com
Photo via Orlando Korea Culture Center/FacebookFriday Nov. 10
Native Rhythms Festival
Family-friendly artists from across the country perform music, dance and tell cultural stories.
Through Sunday, Nov. 12; Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne; 321-452-1671; nativerhythmsfestival.com
Photo via Native Rhythms Festival/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 18
DogFest Orlando
Community event with food, vendors, games (for dogs and people) and a program full
of information and inspiration from the Canine Companions community.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Lake Lily Park, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland; 407-522-3300;
cci.org
Photo via dogfestorlando/Instagram
