When to go to Disney World.

Orlando has many different seasons, some of which offer more values than others. The shoulder seasons of April/May and October are excellent times to visit Orlando. Not only are there fewer crowds and a high likelihood of sunny and warm weather, but special deals tend to be widely available. The value seasons in Orlando generally occur after New Year's until mid-February, mid-August through early October, and from after Thanksgiving through mid-December. Holidays, spring break and summer are considered to be high seasons and prices tend to be significantly higher during these time periods. Make sure to also consider the weather when you plan your vacation. July and August tend to be the hottest and rainiest months, November through January are the coldest months, and hurricane season in Florida generally occurs from July through mid-October.

Medical care: Free and Low costs clinics in Orlando.

If you are in need of medical services, here are some suggestions.

Central Florida Family Health Center - Hoffner Office 5449 South Semoran Blvd. Orlando FL 32822 407-322-8645 Accepts:Uninsured, Underinsured, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Income: All income levels accepted Fees: Sliding scale. No one turned away due to inability to pay Languages Spoken: English Services: Primary Care, Pediatric, Medical, Health Education/Nutrition, Family Planning, Pregnancy, Immunizations Hours: Monday - Friday Service Area: Orlando Area Central Florida Family Health Center - Hoffner 5449 S. Semoran Blvd Suite 14 Orlando FL 32822 407-322-8645 Accepts:Uninsured, Underinsured, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Income: All income levels accepted Fees: Sliding scale. No one turned away due to inability to pay Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Services: Primary Care, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Counseling/Mental Health, Medical, Family Planning, Lab, Adults Hours: Monday - Friday Service Area: Orlando Area TLC Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, in association with Nemours 11715 Orpington Street Suite A Orlando FL 32817 407-380-9115 Accepts:Uninsured, Underinsured, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Income: All income levels accepted Fees: Financial assistance available Languages Spoken: English Services: Pediatric Services Hours: Monday - Saturday Service Area: Orlando Area Central Florida Family Health Center - Lake Underhill Family Health 5730 Lake Underhill Road Orlando FL 32807 407-322-8645 Accepts:Uninsured, Underinsured, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Income: All income levels accepted Fees: Sliding scale available Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Services: Primary Care, Pharmacy, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Counseling/Mental Health, Dental, Lab, Adults Hours: Monday - Friday Service Area: Orlando Area Central Florida Family Health Center - Alafaya 11881-A East Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32826 407-322-8645 Accepts:Uninsured, Underinsured, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Income: All income levels accepted Fees: Sliding scale. No one turned away due to inability to pay Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Services: Primary Care, Pharmacy, Pediatric, Counseling/Mental Health, Medical, Dental, Lab, Adults Hours: Monday - Friday Service Area: Orlando Area

Tax Time: Free Tax Help!

If you are looking for some free tax help in the Orlando area? For local help and advice on filling out your tax return this year, check out the AARP TAX-AIDE Site Schedule that is listed below for Orange County and Seminole County. You can meet with volunteers who will offer advice and even prepare some of the routine tax forms for you. You do not have to be an AARP member or a senior citizen to take advantage of this service. Tax-Aide volunteers trained and certified by the IRS will provide free income tax assistance at many sites throughout the Orange and Seminole County area starting in February 2013. Individuals seeking assistance should bring pertinent tax documents such as a copy of last year's income tax return; forms showing income earned, pensions and Social Security; 1099 Forms showing interest and dividends; current tax information package mailed to them by the IRS; Photo ID and Social Security cards for all those listed on their return. Electronic filing is available at all sites at no charge.

FLorida State Parks.

Florida has one of the largest state park systems in the country. There are 161 state parks and 10 state trails spanning nearly 800,000 acres and 100 miles of white sandy beaches. Florida's weather offers year-long outdoors activities for all ages.

More Free things to do in Orlando.

African culture at The Hurston From 19th-century furniture crafted by slaves to contemporary paintings by urban children, exhibitions at the Zora Neale Hurston Museum highlight artists of African descent. The museum honors Hurston, the acclaimed 20th-century author from Eatonville, the first all-Black town in America. 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville 32751

Free things to do in Orlando Florida

Playing in Lake Eola Park Feed swans and enjoy picnics under the palm trees at Lake Eola Park, a 43-acre downtown Orlando oasis. There’s a farmers market here Sunday mornings, and the park’s amphitheater often hosts free concerts. 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando 32801

Free things to do in Orlando Florida.

Street musicians on Disney’s Boardwalk Dueling instrumentalists and strolling musicians provide free entertainment nightly on Disney’s Boardwalk. Near many Disney hotels in Orlando, the free attraction, which resembles a 1930s boardwalk in an Atlantic coast village, is a popular pre- and post- dinner destination. Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista 32830