27 fun things to do in Orlando this week
Are you looking for places to blow off your summer energy but not blow all your cash? Leave your wallet at home and kick back at these 10 free events happening in Orlando this weekend:
Attend a debut exhibition by abstract artist and Orlando ad exec Chris Robb.
When: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday, June 13
Where: Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail
Experience a multicultural weekend festival with poetry readings, a Zumba dance party, movies on the lawn and free admission to museums in the downtown DeLand area.
When: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13-15
Venue: Various locations around downtown DeLand
Titusville Sea Turtle Festival
Celebrate all things sea turtle with a kiddy Turtle Crawl by day and a grown-up art and wine walk by night.
When: 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, June 13-14; 8 a.m. Sunday, June 15
Venue: Various locations around downtown Titusville
Promenade through an outdoor showcase of national, regional and local artists with food, drinks and live music.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, June 13
Where: Downtown Mount Dora, East Fifth Avenue and North Donnelly Street
Greenwood Cemetery Moonlight Walking Tour
Revel in the Friday the 13th spirit and stroll through a moonlit cemetery tour.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 13
Where: Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St.
Free up closet space and sell your treasures to raise funds for the animals of Howey Horse Haven.
When: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14
Where: Howey Horse Haven, 22109 North Buckhill Road
The World’s Finest Football Party
Kick off the debuting matches of the World Cup and score drink specials at The Pub.
When: 11:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15
Where: The Pub, Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive
Groove to garage beat folk rock without a cover charge cramping your style.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14
Where: The Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave.
Pamper your pet with free toys, treats, caricatures and vaccinations.
When: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15
Where: Pet Supermarket, 2061 Aloma Ave.
Bring a yoga mat to the big tree at the corner of Washington and Eola for some quality stretching.
When: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15 Yoga in the park resumes on June 22
Where: Lake Eola Park, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street
This article appears in Jun 11-17, 2014.