40+ Best Things to do in Orlando in March: Events and More!

Spring is here, and this weekend's weather looks great for some outdoor dining. Let's take a look at the best events and things to do this week.

Updated multiple times each week by Dani Meyering and Kelly Lamano Diaz

Featured Events

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LAST DAY for Early Bird Tickets: Science & Wine!

• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7pm-10pm
• Location: Orlando Science Center

EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY! Experience an evening of fine wine, gourmet food, live music, and captivating science at Science & Wine, Central Florida's most distinctive wine event!  Presented by Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, this annual fundraiser offers an exciting opportunity to indulge in wines from the world's top wine regions, paired with exceptional cuisine from local chefs. Enjoy a night of tasting, learning, and supporting the Orlando Science Center's mission to inspire lifelong science learning.

EARLY BIRD through 3/31: $110 per person; $125 after April 1.
V.I.P. (includes early entry): $140 Early Bird, or $150 after April 1.
OSC Member tickets: $100 per person.

The Pin-Up Girls 

• Dates: Now through April 25, Showtimes: 2pm matinee Wed – Sun /  7:30pm Fri & Sat 
• Location: Winter Park Playhouse in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes

Southeastern Regional Premiere! From The Andrews Sisters to hip-hop and from Gershwin to Beyonce, The Pin-Up Girls sing a cavalcade of hits inspired by letters home from the troops overseas! While singing at a local VFW hall, the ladies stumble across a huge stash of letters dating back 100 years. Inspired by what they find – funny, sexy, romantic and poignant – they put on a show that celebrates the men and women who fight to defend our country; Tickets $20 -$47.

Bloom: Two-Day Flower Festival

• Dates: Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12, 2026. from 10am to 2 pm
• Location: Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland

Spring into Flowers at Bonnet Springs Park, for a vibrant, FREE, two-day Flower Festival celebrating nature and creativity and horticulture! The park will transform into a lush wonderland filled with floral installations, botanical art displays, garden tours, live entertainment, and a variety of food and beverage vendors. Guests can also explore a sprawling outdoor market featuring local artists and makers, as well as the Bonnet Springs Park Plant Sale. Featuring live performances on the Main Stage plus a DJ spinning music in the Lounge, families can also experience stunning aerialist performances by The Circus Arts Place and much more.

Events This Week: Things to Do March 30 – April 5, 2026

Taco Tuesday Fiesta

• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Specials from 3pm – close, Live music from 6pm-9pm
• Location: Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE admission, menu items vary

Join for the award-winning Taco & Tequila Tuesday and revel in this taco-and-margarita combo special: the K-38, featuring 2 street tacos and 1 Solita House Margarita for only $10. Food and drink specials start at $5. Featuring live music from Orlando singer/guitarist Tim Hamlin.

Trivia Night

• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7pm-9pm
• Location: Motorworks Brewing Orlando, 131 North Orange Avenue, #Ste 106, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE to play

Enjoy this weekly bar trivia challenge! Order your favorite drink, kick back with some food, and compete for glory and prizes. FREE to play.

KaleidoScope 360° & Luminary Market – Movie Night: WALL-E

• Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5pm-9pm
• Location: Luminary Green Park, 437 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE admission

Explore 20-25 unique vendors featuring local favorites and curated goods, supporting Creative Village’s vibrant community. Whether you're a resident, student, or worker, it's the perfect way to connect and enjoy the neighborhood. Plus, enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor movie series featuring stunning LED visuals and immersive sound.

Pilates & Pastries

• Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
• Location: Great Southern Box Company, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
• Cost: $45 for general admission, free with verified health insurance

It's an after-hours reset for everyone who wants more out of their nights. This isn’t your typical midweek plan. You'll start with a low-impact, feel-good Pilates class to reset your body, then transition into a social, elevated space where you’ll decorate your own mini cake, sip mocktails, and enjoy being out. It’s equal parts movement, creativity, and connection — all in a setting designed to feel effortless, not overwhelming.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny at BarkHaven

• Date: Friday, April 3, 2026, 6pm-8pm
• Location: BarkHaven, 724 Brookhaven Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: $10 weekday day pass, additional dog $5

Bring your pup (and your crew) out for some Easter photos you’ll actually want to keep! Come hang, grab a drink, and get some pics with the Easter Bunny. Dogs are 100% invited.

Explore more: Easter Events in Orlando

Spring Fiesta in the Park

• Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5, 2026, 10am-5pm
• Location: Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate 37 years of one of Central Florida's longest-running traditions with Spring Fiesta in the Park! Take in the beauty of the season at the heart of downtown Orlando as you stroll around Lake Eola while browsing hundreds of unique artist, crafter, and food booths, plus family-friendly fun and live entertainment all weekend long!

Royal Boil Crawfish & Shrimp Boil + Music Festival

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2pm-7pm
• Location: Celery City Craft, 114 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
• Cost: FREE general admission, VIP options starting at $280

All hail the boil! Sanford…this one’s about to get buttery, messy, and legendary. Enjoy live music by @supervillainsfl (acoustic) + O-Town Brass, piles of crawfish and shrimp boil goodness, and cold beers flowing all day! This is a FREE EVENT with limited seating availability. It's the kind of day where your hands are messy, your drink stays full, and your group chat ends with “we've got to do this again!”

The Dish Rack Comedy Show!

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 6pm doors, 7pm show
• Location: Broken Strings Brewery, 1012 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805
• Cost: $15.59 online

“The Dish Rack Comedy Show!” is a stand-up comedy showcase created and hosted by Gregory Metts. This showcase features a lineup of comics guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles! With relatable jokes and witty observations, this is a stand-up comedy show about finding the humor in the domestic struggles and absurdity of everyday life. They will be dishing out the laughs all night. This is a 21+ event.

Firefly Nights

• Date: Now through April 12, 2026, 6pm-9pm
• Location: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
• Cost: $14 per vehicle

Prepare to be enchanted as the trees along the boardwalk glow with the soft, shimmering light of fireflies. Beginning Friday, March 13, the forest at Blue Spring State Park transforms each evening as hundreds of fireflies rise from the forest floor and dance beneath the canopy. It’s one of Florida’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

• Date: Now through June 1, 2026
• Location: EPCOT, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
• Cost: Included with park admission. A park reservation may be required, based on admission type.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here! The festival celebrates spring with fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters, as well as a butterfly observation, Blossoms of Fragrance, a whimsical playground at Playalong Bay, and Camp Get Out ‘N' Play Garden, a camp-themed garden.

Explore more: Springtime Festivals in Orlando

More Featured Events

Wantilan Luau

• Weekly dinner show – Saturdays 6:00 – 8:30pm
• Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
• $99* Adults, $45* Children (ages 3- 9) -*Tax and ticketing fees apply

Get away to the islands with our festive Hawaiian feast and dinner show, featuring an authentic Polynesian fest, live island music, and captivating hula and fire dancers. The evening features a tropical, all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet. You may even get the chance to show off your own hula skills! It’s a true island party – perfect for a date night, special occasions and celebrations.

Tickets available here.

Next Week: Things to Do April 6 – April 12, 2026

Sunlight Yoga

• Date: Monday, April 6, 2026, 6pm-7pm & 7:10pm-8:10pm
• Location: Dockside Lake Nona, 13623 Sachs Ave, Orlando, FL 32827
• Cost: FREE

Unwind, move, and recharge with Sunlight Yoga, open to the community. All levels welcome, just bring your mat and good vibes.

Mini Junk Journaling Night

• Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6pm-8pm
• Location: Lazy Moon Pizza, 11551 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
• Cost: FREE

Ever wanted to try out junk journaling or scrapbooking? During this special monthly meetup, you'll get to decorate mini junk journals. All materials provided.

Bedazzling Night

• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6pm-8pm
• Location: Messy Craft DIY Craft Studio, 1595 Meeting Place, Orlando, FL 32814
• Cost: $27

Join Messy Craft & Craft Club Orlando for a bedazzling night of crafting and community. They'll have rhinestones available for bedazzling as well as all the tools you'll need. Whether you want to make your all-time favorite book a beautiful display piece, give your Kindle some sparkle, or add some twinkle to your favorite journal, it's going to be a great night. No experience needed.

Galleries in Bloom: After Hours

• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:30pm-9:30pm
• Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 North Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: $17.85 general admission, $49.87 for VIP

Be among the first to experience Art in Bloom 2026 at this exclusive after-hours evening, Galleries in Bloom. The Orlando Museum of Art will transform into Paris, France, filled with breathtaking floral interpretations, Parisian-inspired décor, artisan markets, and a curated selection of food and beverages available for purchase. Guests of Galleries in Bloom will also enjoy a viewing of the acclaimed exhibition by David LaChapelle, the internationally acclaimed photographer, featuring his iconic contemporary classics alongside premiere new works.

Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival

• Date: Friday, April 10, 2026, 6pm-10pm, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, 2pm-10pm
• Location: 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland, FL 32751
• Cost: FREE general admission, VIP starting at $81.88

The 2026 Maitland Jazz and Blue Festival will feature 12 amazing local and touring musicians, great food, kids' entertainment, and more. Bring chairs and blankets for seating in front of the stages. Parking is available around the event site. Admission is free.

Spring Fever in the Garden

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9am-5pm, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10am-4pm
• Location: Downtown Winter Garden, Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy the charm of historic downtown Winter Garden with its brick-lined streets, unique shops, great restaurants, the city clock tower, lush hanging flower baskets, and the swings, and listen to the fountain under the vine-covered gazebo. Be sure to visit Butterfly Park (right next to the kids’ splash pad) and marvel at Flora, the copper Monarch sculpture. Join for a wonderful ode to spring!

Storyteller Summit

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11am-5pm
• Location: Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765
• Cost: FREE

Step into a universe where words come alive and imagination knows no bounds! The Storyteller Summit is your gateway to a day filled with creativity, discovery, and inspiration. Meet the authors, enjoy interactive workshops, engaging Q&A panels, and more.

Absolutely Avalon

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5pm-9pm
• Location: Downtown Avalon Park, 3801 Avalon Park Blvd, Ste. 400, Orlando, FL
• Cost: FREE admission

Join friends, loved ones, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating art, culture, and diversity in the heart of the community! Downtown Avalon Park will transform into a vibrant kaleidoscope of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie. There will be a bounce park for the kids, food trucks and local restaurants, 150+ arts, crafts and business vendors, cultural performances and live entertainment from around the world, a Donate Life Pinwheel Garden honoring organ donors, and a laser light show at 9 PM near Founder’s Square.

Holi Color Throw at Absolutely Avalon

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 6pm
• Location: Across from the Avalon Park Gym, next to Avalon Lake
• Cost: $5 for color powder only, $15 for color powder and a commemorative t-shirt

Join for a vibrant Holi-inspired Color Throw during Absolutely Avalon! Celebrate the joy of spring, unity, and community as you toss bright powders into the air and create a sky full of color, symbolizing the arrival of spring. Wear white if you can and get ready to leave covered in color. While the color is washable, some colors may last longer—so be sure to wear something you don’t mind getting colorful!

Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll and Pup Walk

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3pm-5pm
• Location: Downtown Mount Dora, 120 W 5th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757
• Cost: $15 adults, $8 kids under 12

The Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy a self-guided ice cream tasting tour featuring 25 flavors served at 25 local businesses across downtown. This year’s stroll features three ice cream partners bringing a variety of flavors to the event: Mystic Ice Cream, Scoops on 5th, and Waffles & Cream. Each participating stop will host a different flavor, allowing you to explore downtown, discover local shops, and create your own tasting route through Mount Dora.

Weekly Ongoing Orlando Events

Cirque du Soleil “Drawn to Life”

• Dates: Wednesdays – Sundays
• Location: Cirque du Soleil Orlando, 1478 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Performances of “Drawn to Life” take place on most nights at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Go for the later show if you prefer to potentially have less kids in attendance. Additionally, it will give you more time to enjoy Disney Springs before the show.

TPD Night Market

• Dates: Thursdays, 6pm-10pm
• Location: Thornton Park District, 23 S Osceola Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: FREE admission

Check out unique local makers and artists at this weekly market in Thornton Park!

Access for All

• Dates: Third Thursday of Every Month, 10am-8pm
• Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy free admission to the Orlando Museum of Art during Access for All, a monthly free day dedicated to the community featuring extended hours, special programs, and opportunities to connect with art. Guests can take part in drop-in sketching with provided materials and join a docent-led Highlights Tour at 7:00pm. By removing financial barriers, this program ensures that more people can experience the joy and inspiration of art in Orlando. Also, every third Thursday, you can ride SunRail to OMA for FREE. As part of the partnership, SunRail riders can present their ticket at the museum’s Visitor Information desk to receive a pass to ride SunRail for FREE to the next Access for All event. Museum guests must show their free ride pass to the SunRail conductor to receive a complimentary fare to and from the AdventHealth Station, which is a five-minute walk from the museum. The pass will only be valid for specified dates.

Weekends at the Winery

• Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm (Sat) & 11am-5pm (Sun)
• Location: Lakeridge Winery
• Cost: FREE admission

Head to this Central Florida winery's expansive vineyard green each weekend for delicious food, live entertainment, complimentary wine tastings/tours, and Lakeridge wines by the glass at the outdoor bar. Plus, delicious food at the Food Pavilion, as well as live music all weekend long.

Check out multiple Farmers' Markets around Orlando every weekend.

Saturday Exhibition Highlights Docent-Led Tour

• Dates: Every Saturday, 1pm & 3pm
• Location: Rollins Museum of Art
• Cost: FREE

Docent-led tours of highlighted works from the season’s exhibitions at the Rollins Museum of Art.

Dinks & Drinks

• Dates: Every Saturday, 6:30pm-9:30pm
• Location: ClearOne Sports Centre, 4141 N. John Young Parkway, Suite 3, Orlando
• Cost: $20 per person

Open courts for casual drop-in play. Includes 1 free drink (Beer, High Noon, or Soda). Paddle rentals are available for $5. Tennis shoes required. Different music theme each week. No partner? No experience? No problem. This is the perfect night to bring a friend, meet new people, or just vibe with the community.

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Tai Chi in the Garden

• Dates: Every Saturday, 10:30am-11:30am
• Location: Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr, Winter Park
• Cost: $15

A gentle exercise program that is composed of slow deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance health and well-being.

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Looking Ahead 2026

Crayola After Dark: Adults-Only Night

• Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
• Location: Crayola Experience, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
• Cost: $34.99 per person

Flash back to the 80s during this adults-only night at Crayola Experience. Enjoy a creative, kid-free evening filled with music, hands-on crafts, and playful attractions that let you feel like a kid again. Craft your own trinket tray with guided instruction, explore more than 20 interactive attractions, and groove to 80s throwback hits spun by a live DJ. A cash bar and food will be available for purchase.

Barkchella

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5pm-late
• Location: BarkHaven, 724 Brookhaven Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

A dog-friendly rave-style music festival is coming back to BarkHaven. After the last one… everyone kept asking when they're doing it again. DJs. Foam. Lights. Sunset to night energy under the lights. This isn’t your average dog park night. It’s high energy, immersive, and built for dogs and humans who like to party together. Dogs welcome. No dog required. Plus, a few surprises along the way.

One Direction Night

• Date: Friday, April 24, 2026, 5pm-9pm
• Location: Conduit, 6700 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
• Cost: $26.91

It's a One Direction / Boy Band dance night celebrating all the jams! Ages 18+.

Orlando Pickle Festival

• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12pm-9pm
• Location: Festival Park, 2911 East Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803
• Cost: $16.38 general admission

It's a full day of pickle-fueled fun at Orlando Pickle Fest, including crafts, drinks, music, and chaos. Plus, live music, local makers, kids zone, axe throwing, pickle mechanical bull, and more wonderfully pickled surprises!

City of Longwood Free Family Luau

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4pm-8pm
• Location: Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
• Cost: FREE

Enjoy spectacular fire knife performances, a main stage show by Aloha Productions, live traditional Hawaiian music, and hula dancers from the School of Tahiti Tamure. Bounce houses, face painting, games, tropical drinks, Hawaiian foods, and more!

Island Nights Live! Edition

• Date: Saturday, May 16 & August 15, 2026, 8pm-1am
• Location: Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
• Cost: $49.99 early bird admission

Adults ages 21+ can enjoy Orlando’s ONLY adult water park party, complete with a live DJ, glow foam party, drink specials, and exclusive access to Island H2O’s thrilling slides, lazy river, and wave pool at night! During Island Nights LIVE! Edition, get a special performance from Rick Ross on May 16, and Fat Joe on August 15!

Anime Festival Orlando 2026

• Date: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 11am Friday through 6pm Sunday
• Location: Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Cost: $51.26–$158.78

Anime Festival Orlando celebrates its 25th year as Central Florida’s favorite local anime convention, bringing fans together for a full weekend of Japanese pop culture, cosplay, and immersive entertainment. The event draws anime, manga, and gaming enthusiasts from across the region for a vibrant, fan-driven experience.

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