Free in Kissimmee: the lakefront and its splash pad, weekly car cruises, artisan markets, trails, library story times and the city's free festivals.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. “Free” means the organizer says free; food, rides and extras may cost money. Sources: the City of Kissimmee’s parks, trails and events pages, Osceola County’s park rules, Old Town, the Promenade at Sunset Walk, Fun Spot, the Osceola Library System’s calendar and Experience Kissimmee.
A lot of Kissimmee costs nothing: a lakefront park by downtown, two entertainment districts that put on free car shows and markets every week, county parks with no entry fee and a city calendar full of free festivals.
Free every week
- Wednesday: Old Town Bike Night, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Thursday to Saturday: Sunset Walk Artisan Market from 6 p.m.
- Friday: Old Town Muscle Car Show from 3 p.m.; Kissimmee Valley Farmers Market on first and third Fridays
- Saturday: Old Town Classic Car Show from 1 p.m.; cruise 8:30 p.m.
- Monday: story times at Hart Memorial Central Library, 10 and 11 a.m.
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive, between downtown and Lake Tohopekaliga, has a splash pad, playgrounds, a fishing pier and the Monument of States, the lighthouse, the Veterans Memorial and the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial. Experience Kissimmee mentions free Adirondack chairs for watching the sunset. Brinson Park, 406 Neptune Road, has another fishing pier and a lakeside trail to the park.
Car shows
- Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway: Bike Night on Wednesdays, the Muscle Car Show on Fridays and the Classic Car Show on Saturdays, with up to 250 cruisers, free for spectators and car owners. Import Car Show on the first Sunday of the month. Weekend parking in the large lot is paid and cash only; free spaces are first come, first served.
- Promenade at Sunset Walk: a Second Sunday Car and Truck Show, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus Friday and Saturday night shows. Free admission and parking.
Markets
- Kissimmee Valley Farmers Market: Lakefront Park, usually first and third Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m. See our farmers markets page.
- Sunset Walk Artisan Market: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m., with live music.
Trails and parks
- Kissimmee Loop Trail: 10 miles through the city’s neighborhoods.
- Shingle Creek Regional Trail: shaded, from Lakefront Park along the creek.
- Osceola County parks are free and open dawn to dusk, including the El Yunque splash pad and an 18-hole disc golf course at 65th Infantry Veterans Park, 301 Buenaventura Blvd.
Routes and parking: walking and biking trails.
The library
Hart Memorial Central Library, 211 E. Dakin Ave., has free story times on Mondays and seasonal programs such as Spooky Spectacular, TURKEYPALOOZA and Holiday Portraits; see the library calendar.
Free city events this fall
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Thu. Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. | Coffee with Your City: meet city leaders | The city lists both City Hall and Buchito, 131 Broadway; check the page |
| Sat. Oct. 31, 7 p.m. | Trunk or Treat | Chambers Park Community Center |
| Sat. Nov. 7, 6 p.m. | Dinner with a Veteran: dinner, awards and recognition for veterans and families (the listing also mentions Nov. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.; check the page) | Chambers Park Community Center |
| Sat. Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. | Cops N’ Bobbers: fishing with KPD officers, ages 8-13; registration required | Big Toho Marina, 69 Lakeview Drive |
| Late Nov. to early Jan. | Festival of Lights downtown | Broadway and Lakefront Park |
The city’s other festivals through the year include the Kowtown Festival in March, the Juneteenth Festival in June and Fandom Kissimmee in September, which the city bills as free. See downtown Kissimmee for the calendar.
Free to get in
Fun Spot America, 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd., has free admission and free parking; rides are paid.
Related: kids’ activities, dog-friendly Kissimmee and things to do this weekend.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do for free in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee Lakefront Park with its splash pad, lighthouse and Monument of States; Old Town’s weekly car cruises; Sunset Walk’s artisan market and live music; the Kissimmee Loop and Shingle Creek trails; library story times; and the city’s free festivals.
Is Old Town free to visit?
Yes, Old Town’s car shows are free for spectators and car owners. Rides, food and drinks are paid. Weekend parking in the large lot is paid and cash only; free spaces are first come, first served.
Are Osceola County parks free?
Yes. Osceola County says its parks are free to visit, generally from dawn to dusk.
What free city events are coming up in Kissimmee?
The city’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, Dinner with a Veteran on Nov. 7 and Cops N’ Bobbers kids fishing on Nov. 14 are free, along with the Festival of Lights season downtown.
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