Even if you’re a penniless ragamuffin, Orlando has plenty of great options for you to get out on the town and entertain your significant other. So, if tonight is date night, here’s a few of our favorite ways to enjoy Orlando on the cheap.

Art of Beer at Artegon Market Place Free food and drink samples 5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 351-7718 artegonmarketplace.com Photo via Facebook Every second Tuesday of the month, you and your date can walk around and sample snacks from different vendors!
Stand up comedy at the Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar Free 444 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 893-4994 drunkenmonkeycoffee.com Photo via Facebook Every Friday, comedians are heading down to Drunken Monkey for open mic night. This is a great free location if your dates likes to laugh.
Pitcher Show at the Enzian Free, with optional valet parking ($3) 1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 629-1088 Enzian.org Photo via the Enzian Every Wednesday, check out what artsy film Enzian is showing for free and grab some top-notch grub.
Food Truck Bazaars Free to attend Multiple Locations thedailycity.com Photo via Facebook There are a dozen or so Bazaars every month, each at a different location with different trucks. If your date doesn’t know what he or she wants to eat, these are perfect.
The Geek Easy’s Nerdy Trivia and Karaoke Nights Free 114 S Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 332-9636 acomicshop.com Photo via Facebook The Geek Easy, located in the back of A Comic Shop, hosts trivia every Tuesday and karaoke every Friday. If your dates like it nerdy, then this is the place to go.
Date Night at Leu Gardens $6 per person, $3 for K-12 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 246-2620 leugardens.org Photo via Ashley Belanger The first Friday of each month, Leu Gardens puts on a date night where you can lay on a blanket and catch a movie.
Ocala Drive In Two movies for $6 per person 4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, Florida 34480 (352) 629-1325 ocaladrivein.info Photo via Facebook Every Night, this theater offers two movies for $6 per person.
Car Shows at Old Town Free 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 396-4888 myoldtownusa.com Photo via Facebook There is a weekly car show every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with different categories of cars.
Trivia Nights at local bars Expect a cover charge Multiple locations including the Harp and Celt, Graffiti Junktion, and Orlando Ale House (904) 304-4244. trivianation.com Photo via Facebook Trivia Nation hosts a trivia night almost every night throughout the week. So check the calendar on Trivia Nation’s website.
Orlando Farmer’s Market at Lake Eola Free 512 East Washington St Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 246-4484 orlandofarmersmarket.com Photo via Facebook Every Sunday, enjoy live music, fresh produce and various artisanal knick-knacks at the Orlando Farmer’s Market. Stick around till noon for the beer garden.
Planetarium at Seminole State College $6 for adults, $4 for Seniors and Students, Free for Seminole State College Students 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 (407) 708-2360 seminolestate.edu Photo via Facebook The planetarium is a great place to check out the stars while beating the Florida heat.
Open mic nights at Stardust Video Cafe Mostly Free 1842 E Winter Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 623-3393 stardustvideoandcoffee.wordpress.com Photo via Facebook They feature multiple open mic nights and performances throughout the month. Check their calendar to see what they have planned. Plus, it’s just a fun place to hang.
The Wine Room at Winter Park You purchase a $3 debit card that never expires, and then load however much you would like to spend on samples of wine 270 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 696-9463 thewineroomonline.com Photo via The Wine Room Careful, this place can go from super cheap to super sloppy real quick. Use the spit buckets.
Donate Blood at Waterford Lakes Free 413 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 737-2866 simon.com Photo via Facebook Every Friday and Saturday, donating blood on the Big Red Bus at Waterford Lakes Town Center earns each person a free movie ticket, instantly redeemable at the Regal Theater in the same Plaza.
Canoeing and Kayaking at Wekiwa Springs $19.95 for two hours 1800 Wekiwa Circle Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 884-2009 canoewekiva,com Photo via Florida State Parks Wow your date with the bountiful nature of Wekiwa Springs.
Fridays on the Plaza at Winter Garden Free Centennial Plaza, West Plant St. Winter Garden, Florida (407) 656-4155 cwgdn.com Photo via Facebook Every Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., local bands perform live while you browse the wide variety of street vendors. Plenty of good Instagraming here.
Sportstown Free 2414 E Robinson St, Orlando (407) 894-6258 sportstownbilliards.com Sportstown has a super cheap happy hour and if your date is into billiards, there’s free pool from 12-4 p.m.
Aloma Cinema Grill Evening shows are $7.50, or $5.50 with a student ID. Aloma Shopping Center, 2155 Aloma Ave, Winter Park (407) 671-4964 alomacinemaandgrill.com Nothing beats watching a movie while sharing a pitcher and a pizza.
Barley and Vine Biergarten Free food! 2406 E Washington St, Orlando (407) 930-0960 barleyandvineorlando.com Every “Sunday Funday,” Barley and Vine Biergarten gives away free food, which includes a meat of some sort, a vegan option, side items and beer specials!
BART: Bar + Arcade + Gallery Free arcade games! 1205 N Mills Ave, Orlando (407) 796-2522 bartcade.com Free classic arcades and cheap suds! Dates love those things.
Hotto Potto Super cheap 3090 Aloma Ave #150, Winter Park (407) 951-8028 hottopotto.com Hotto Potto is cheap, open late and cooking stuff in little pots is fun! Photo via hottopotto.com”>Hotto Potto
Eco Action Canoe Clean-Up Volunteer Multiple locations eco-action.net Eco Action Canoe Clean-Up is exactly what it sounds like–canoe around and help sanitize Central Florida’s lakes and waterways. You’re date will be impressed and hey, you’re on a boat! Photo via Eco Action
Player 1 Video Game Bar Cheap and fun atmosphere 8562 Palm Pkwy, Orlando (407) 504-7521 player1orlando.com This one is a no brainer–their mission statement is “Beer. Games. Music. Done.”
Downtown Disney Free to walk around Downtown 1486 East Buena Vista Drive, Downtown Disney Boat Dock, Orlando (407) 939-6244 disneyparks.disney.go.com There’s no better people watching than Downtown Disney. Sure, most everything here is a little pricey, but the experience is priceless. Photo via Disney