Spring is on the horizon, and this week is full of St. Patrick's Day Events. 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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St. Patrick’s Day at Brewlando

Date: Tuesday, March 17
Location: All Brewlando Locations

Orlando's own Brewlando just took home four medals at the Best Florida Beer Championships · Brewer's Ball 2026 in Tampa — and they're bringing the celebration home. Join them on St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday March 17th, at all Brewlando locations for award-winning beers on tap, specialty drinks, festive activities, and a hidden leprechaun scavenger hunt. Follow @brewlandobrews for details.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Brewlando this Tuesday!

The Pin-Up Girls

Dates: March 20 –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.

Sustainable Chef’s Table at Sear + Sea

Saturday, March 28, 2026, reception 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sear + Sea at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL

Sear + Sea at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek introduces a new Sustainable Chef’s Table experience, offering an intimate evening centered on seasonal ingredients, responsible sourcing, and culinary craftsmanship. Each course is thoughtfully designed to tell a story of sustainability and flavor, paired with wines selected from producers who share a commitment to ethical production and land stewardship.
Make reservations
$325 per person + plus tax and gratuity, Complimentary valet parking is included

Events This Week: Things to Do March 16 – March 22, 2026

It's officially time for St. Patrick's Day fun!

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.

Silent Book Club

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6pm-8pm
Location: Brewlando, 6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822
Cost: FREE admission

Need a new book to pick up before Silent Book Club? Come shop with Poppy the Book Truck and The New Romantics, and then enjoy reading your book at Brewlando.

Paint & Presence Night

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6pm-8pm
Location: Great Southern Box Company, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
Cost: Free with health insurance, $41 general admission

Paint + Presence Night is a guided creative reset designed to help you reconnect with yourself without pressure, perfection, or performance. During this experience, you’ll paint a curated canvas (no experience needed), practice mindfulness while creating, regulate your nervous system through slow, intentional focus, sip, connect, and exhale.

Joe Bataan Live: The King of Latin Soul

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, Doors open at 7pm
Location: The Social, 54 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Cost: $59.96

For one night only, El “Muchacho Ordinario” and his 12-piece band will be performing live in Orlando, FL for the first time ever! There will be a select number of tickets available for purchase via Zelle, Venmo, or cash at El Donut Shoppe (703 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801) to save on fees. Opening DJs for the show will be BK Dusty Fingers and Spreadsheets, co-owners of El Donut Shoppe.

Midsummer Night's Dream: A Spring Equinox Event

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026, 6:30pm
Location: Authentic Books, 1815 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
Cost: $50 for 1 ticket, $90 for 2 tickets

Join for an immersive Spring Equinox celebration inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, where longing lingers in the air, identities blur, and nothing feels entirely certain. Throughout the evening, you’ll move through a variety of sensory experiences, including floral crown making, “love potions” perfume roller blending, seasonal light bites and botanical tea, and more. Come dressed in textures: linen, silk, lace, dark florals, woodland tones. Leave a little transformed.

Somebody Feed Phil Food Tour

Date: Friday, March 21, 2026, 2pm-5pm
Location: East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Ste 205, Orlando, FL 32803
Cost: $125

Join for an intimate, guided food tour through East End Market — the food incubator featured on Somebody Feed Phil’s “The Real Orlando” episode. Inspired by Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey, this immersive experience invites guests to taste, explore, and connect with Orlando’s vibrant local food scene. Guests will enjoy curated tastings that bring to life some of Phil’s favorite Orlando discoveries from Season 7, Episode 6. Each dish is designed to engage the senses and create a deeper connection to the people and passion shaping Orlando’s evolving culinary landscape.

Spring Salsa Social

Date: Friday, March 21, 2026, 5pm-12am
Location: Propagate Social House, 40 E 5th St, Apopka, FL 32703
Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate spring in a big way! Featuring local vendors, bites, a full bar, DJ, dance-under-the-lights, and more. Come hungry. Come ready. Come be seen. Welcome spring in a loud and joyful way in downtown Apopka.

Orlando Jazz Festival

Date: Friday-Saturday, March 21-22, 2026, 12pm-10pm
Location: Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Cost: Tickets start at $65

Enjoy two stages, lakeside VIP seating, a dedicated cigar lounge, craft cocktail bars throughout the garden, and curated food vendors. Space to move. Space to connect. Space to experience the vibes how you want to. Artists flying in from across the country and around the world to be part of this moment.

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

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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.

Orlando Events Wantilan Luau Loews Royal Pacific and Pig

Next Week: Things to Do March 23 – March 29, 2026

Dirty Soda + Bedazzle Social

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30pm
Location: Authentic Books, 1815 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
Cost: $50 for 1 ticket, $90 for 2 tickets

Step into a grown-up twist on the classic sleepover—nostalgia, sparkle, and secrets included. Slip on your favorite PJs, bring your inner teen, and settle in for an evening of sparkle, soda, scent, and sweet memories. This isn’t just a girls’ night—it’s a ritual of grown-up fun, curated for the late-night dreamers who never really outgrew the magic of a slumber party. Enjoy the Dirty Soda Bar hosted by Cafecito Mio, a book bedazzle station (bring your own book or purchase from the store), curated perfume rollers, confessional room, and light bites.

Heated Rivalry Dance Party

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026, Doors open at 8pm
Location: Will's Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Cost: $27.51

Choose your team. Lose yourself. Get transported to the cottage and dance the night away at the Heated Rivalry Dance Party.

Japan Festival Eustis 2026

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10am-6pm
Location: Arching Oaks Art and Cultural Center, 37114 N Thrill Hill Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
Cost: FREE

Experience Japan in Eustis! Featuring traditional Japanese food offerings, performances, a kids zone with Japanese crafts and games, an interactive gaming booth, a photo booth with Japanese props and costume items, a cosplay contest, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, and more.

Mixology Class

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2pm
Location: Packwoods, 360 E Horatio Avenue Ste 500, Maitland, Florida 32751
Cost: $104.73

Shake, stir, and sip at Packwoods. Learn 4 timeless cocktails with pro techniques and enjoy light bites by Executive Chef Ryan Stewart. The team will guide you through the history, proper builds, and essential techniques behind four classic cocktails, giving you the skills and confidence to recreate them at home. From shaking and stirring to balance and presentation, this hands-on experience is perfect for cocktail enthusiasts of any level.

MoviEat Parties Presents: Shrek

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 pm-11pm
Location: A Petrified Forest Scare Trail, 1360 E. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Cost: $25

Join for a family-friendly MovieEat adventure featuring Shrek. It will be a night packed with laughs, fun surprises, and a menu kids and grown-ups will both love. Seats are limited. Bring your crew for a night of laughter, adventure, and delicious fun in the swamp!

3rd Annual John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days

Date: Saturday – Sunday, March 28 – 29, 2026
Location: Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724
Cost: FREE

Join for two action-packed days as we honor our nation's military and first responder heroes at the 3rd Annual “John P. Thomas Memorial Volusia Valor Days.” The event will include WW2 Armor collection of fully operational WWII tanks, artillery and wheeled vehicles, Florida’s Largest World War II battle reenactment, periodic salute fires from tanks and artillery, a first responder touch-a-truck display, historic military vehicle displays of all eras, historian and author guest speakers, Museum Row with displays by local and regional museums, historians and historical organizations, living history encampments, local and militaria vendors, food truck vendors, and more. Tip: Bring hearing protection for the salute fires.

Weekly Ongoing Orlando Events

Movies Under the Stars

Dates:
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Miss Congeniality, 6:30pm
- Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, 8:30pm
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 6pm
  - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 8:45pm
Location: Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen And Cocktails, 1336 N Mills Ave, Orlando, Florida 32803
Cost: FREE admission

Big screen energy, open sky above, cocktails in hand. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars — your favorite Wednesday night tradition.

Wine Wednesdays at NORMAN’S Orlando

Dates: Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819

Head to NORMAN’s on Wednesdays for summer specials featuring 30% off select bottles of wine, curated by their Sommelier! Plus, try their new “Flights & Bites” offering hand-picked Red, White, and Sparkling Wines paired to complement the Chef-curated Bites Menu. You can also book a 15-minute tasting session with our Sommelier to learn about wines, regions, and pairing suggestions (complimentary tastings included). Can’t go on a Wednesday? NORMAN’S offers daily Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. with dinner available until 10 p.m.

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.

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

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.

Crayola After Dark: Adults-Only Night

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Crayola Experience, Orlando, FL
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.

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!

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.

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+.

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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