Orlando Science Center hosts the Festival of Chocolate March 5-6. The special event includes live competitions, demonstrations by award-winning pastry chefs, tastings, cookie stacking and ice cream eating contests, an educational chocolate museum and more. Festival admission is included with regular admission to Orlando Science Center, which is $17 for adults. Vendor tastes range from $1-$5.

Of special note for couples, there will be a  Chocolate & Wine Pairing. This 45 minute interactive and educational event will be hosted by a chocolate expert from San Francisco based Guittard Chocolate and a wine consultant from PRP Wine International. Guests must be 21 years or older to participate. The cost for the Chocolate & Wine Pairing is $10 per guest and is in addition to the Admission Ticket to the Orlando Science Center.

www.festivalofchocolate.com