More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ free Jazz in the Park event at historic Cypress Grove Park in Orlando. Orange County Parks and Recreation will celebrate the FREE 14th annual Mayor’s Jazz in the Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12 - 6 pm, at Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando,. This is a FREE community event with no tickets or reservations required, simply turn up and enjoy the laid-back vibes with the mayor!

The Tampa Bay Boat Show drops anchor at the Florida State Fairgrounds , showcasing the latest boats available in the area. Chart your course to the Florida State Fairgrounds as the Tampa Bay Boat Show returns from March 6 - 8, 2026. The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, and offers a great way to see and compare all available makes and models in one location. Pontoons, Cruisers, Center Consoles, Jet Skis, exhibits and m

The longest-running theatre festival of its kind in the US returns to Orlando with 1,000+ ticketed performances, a free outdoor music festival, kids fringe and more. Orlando Fringe has anounced that the 35th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is returning to Loch Haven Park in Orlando, from May 12-25, 2026. Orlando Fringe is a 14-day immersive cultural experience featuring over 1,000 ticketed performances spanning a wide array of genres, such as theatre, da

Punk in The Park was set to take place at Central Florida Fairgrounds on May 2. The Punk in the Park Road Show will not be heading out on the open road this year, with the part music festival, part beer festival cancelling all 2026 festivals after Cameron Collins the owner of the production company behind Punk In The Park, Brew Ha Ha Productions previously donated to President Trump's presidential campaign, causing multiple bands to drop from the lineup, citing the festival o

Prepare to be enchanted as the trees along the boardwalk glow with the soft, shimmering light of fireflies. One of Florida’s most breathtaking natural spectacles, Firefly Nights comes to Blue Spring State Park, just North of Orlando in Orange City, from March 13 through April 12. During Firefly Nights t he 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 brea

Cranes Roost Park will bloom with creativity and color as The Uptown Art Expo returns for a three day celebration of the arts, featuring art, chalk and music! The beloved Uptown Art Expo returns to beautiful Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs March 27–29, 2026, celebrating its 13th year as one of Central Florida’s premier art and music festival. This FREE, three-day community event brings together original art, vibrant chalk street paintings, live tribute concerts, fest

Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a free, family-friendly Irish festival with famil-friendly entertainment for everyone. Oviedo's free St Patrick's Day Festival is a community celebration of all things Irish, with this year's free event taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 4 pm - 9 pm. at Center Lake Park. Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a family friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinn

PANDA-MONIUM is coming to Orlando this weekend, as PANDA FEST hosts its first US vent this year in the city beautiful. Panda-monium is sweeping across Central Florida this weekend as PANDA FEST, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, comes to Orlando for the very first time, bringing a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures to Festival Park this weekend, from Friday, February 27 thru Sunday, March 1, 2026. Guests

Get ready for a day of yoga and community as It's Just Yoga returns to Orlando on March 1, 2026. Central Florida’s largest yoga and wellness event , It’s Just Yoga Health and Fitness Festival is returning to Lake Eola on March 1, 2026 from 10 am until 4 pm. Since 2015, The It’s Just Yoga Health & FitnessFestival has attracted thousands of yogis of all ages and expertise levels to Lake Eola for a day of yoga classes benefiting New Hope for Kids. The festival which takes place

Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is NOT happening this year, but you can still have fun at a fundraising event to ensure Porchfest returns in 2027. Sanford Porchfest the free grassroots music festival that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every February in the historic residential downtown of Sanford has been cancelled for 2026, with organizers blaming " delays in finalizing logistics with the necessary parties and the need for a unified plan to sustain the festival’s f

Get ready for a day of country music and family fun in the beautiful surroundings of Clarcona Horse Park in Apopka. Orange County Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to the FREE inaugural Clarcona Country: Country Music in the Park on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This exciting new music event will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 pm, at Clarcona Horse Park, 3535 Damon Road, Apopka. This is a FREE event, with no tickets or reservations required, simply turn up and enjoy

Tampa's favorite monster trucks are bringing the high-octane excitement of Monster Jam back to Raymond James Stadium this weekend. Get ready for edge of your seat excitement as Monster Jam return to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium this weekend. The 2026 Stadium Championship Series East Tour will return to Tampa Bay on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, when once again fans can experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam, with world-class athletes and thei

GayDays attracts over 150,000 gay and lesbian travelers to Orlando each year, and this years event has been on, it's been off, and now it's back on! GayDays , the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebration, attracting over 150,000 gay and lesbian travelers to Orlando each June to celebrate Pride Month has taken guests on somewhat of a rollercoaster of emotions this month! 2026 is the events 35th Anniversary, but instead of celebrating, organizers dropped a bombshell ea

North America’s premier open-wheel race series will hold its inaugural 2026 contest in St. Petersburg, Florida, from February 27 through March 1, 2026. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will transform downtown streets and the runway of Albert Whitted Airport into a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street-racing circuit, from February 27 through March 1, 2026. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is annually one of the premier events on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar, and th

Scaradise - Florida's latest Horror Convention is back to haunt Florida State Fairgrounds from February 27 - March 1, 2026. Get ready! Scaradise , the ultimate destination for horror fans, fright seekers, and pop culture enthusiasts is back this spring, and it's coming to the Florida State Fairgrounds for three days of spooky fun. Formerly known as Spookala , this reimagined event has leveled up to bring guests an even bigger and bolder experience with the spring edition tak