It's another lovely weekend in Orlando. So how are you going to spend it? Every week, we update our list of events and things to do around town. But what if you're in a hurry and need this weekend's top picks? You've come to the right place.
This Weekend in Orlando, February 27 -March 1, 2026
Central Florida Fair
- Dates: February 26 – March 8
- Location: 4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808
Returning to Orlando for its 114th year, head to the Fair for 11 days of fun from February 26th through March 8th to enjoy live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions, competitive exhibits, a midway featuring rides, games, food, and so much more.
A&H: The Art Party 2026
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 6-9pm
- Location: Art & History Museums of Maitland, 210 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL 32751
Join us for an exciting night on the beautiful Maitland Art Center campus. At the fifth annual A&H: The Art Party, guests will enjoy light bite food stations, specialty cocktails from the open bar, interaction with resident artists, four live painters, a live auction of art and unique experiences, a fabulous silent auction, photo opportunities, and more! Plus, take home exclusive swag along with memories of an unforgettable time.
5th Annual Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
- Weekends Feb 28-Mar 15, 10am-6pm
- Amber Brooke Farms, 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis FL 32736
Celebrate the sweetness of the season at Amber Brooke Farms’ Annual Strawberry Festival! Enjoy fresh U-Pick strawberries, delicious farm foods, live entertainment, and endless family-friendly activities. Explore photo ops, hayrides, jump pillows, games, and farm animal encounters. Enjoy the day, sip seasonal drinks, and savor strawberry treats all day long. It’s the perfect way to make memories with family and friends surrounded by blooming fields, sunshine, and the freshest berries in Central Florida.
First Friday at East End Market
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026, 4pm-8pm
- Location: East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE
Join for this family-friendly Market-wide event happening on the First Friday of every month! There will be food and beverage specials from all of the inside merchants, an extra hour of business, an outside cocktail bar by The Neighbors, DJ Treefer live on vinyl in the courtyard & more! This event is completely free to attend, 100% family-friendly & well-behaved pets are welcome in the outside areas of East End Market.
Legacy in Bloom
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9am-4pm
- Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE
Celebrate with Leu Gardens as they commemorate 65 years alongside the community with the opening of the new Edible Garden. Designed to inspire curiosity and conservation, the Edible Garden highlights fruits, vegetables, and other useful plants while showcasing sustainable gardening practices and the joy of growing your own food. FREE admission all day!
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 1pm-6pm
- Location: Downtown Sanford, 120 W 2nd St, Sanford, FL 32771
- Cost: FREE admission, $30 Tour de Food Trucks Passport ($50+ in value)
Give your taste buds a vacation! Upon arrival, purchase a Tour de Food Trucks Passport for just $30 and travel to ANY 5 participating trucks to sample a signature plate, plus 2 drink tickets are included! That’s over $50 in value! And who doesn't love a tasty deal? Think of it as a food crawl, but curated. No guesswork. Just elite bites from some of Central Florida's best food trucks and tents! No passport? No problem! You can pull up and order straight from any of the food trucks and tents and build your own flavor adventure all day long!
Ready for more? Jump over to our full Event Guide for this month!
