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Events & Festival News

Spring 2026 Festivals, Fairs, and Events in Orlando

Spring 2026 Festivals, Fairs, and Events in Orlando

Spring 2026 Festivals, Fairs, and Events in Orlando

Things To Do In Orlando

Alastair Mac

3 days ago47 min read

They’re fierce. They’re feisty. They’re bred to buck! The 15th Monster Bull bucks into Silver Spurs Arena!

They’re fierce. They’re feisty. They’re bred to buck! The 15th Monster Bull bucks into Silver Spurs Arena!

They’re fierce. They’re feisty. They’re bred to buck! The 15th Monster Bull bucks into Silver Spurs Arena!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago3 min read

The 11th Annual Indie-Folkfest 2026 offers a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community

The 11th Annual Indie-Folkfest 2026 offers a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community

The 11th Annual Indie-Folkfest 2026 offers a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community

Things To Do In Orlando

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

The 29th Annual Krewe of Amalee Mardi Gras Dog Parade and Festival return to Downtown DeLand

The 29th Annual Krewe of Amalee Mardi Gras Dog Parade and Festival return to Downtown DeLand

The 29th Annual Krewe of Amalee Mardi Gras Dog Parade and Festival return to Downtown DeLand

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

The 2026 Osceola County Fair is back with 10 days Entertainment, Food, Rides and Family Fun!

The 2026 Osceola County Fair is back with 10 days Entertainment, Food, Rides and Family Fun!

The 2026 Osceola County Fair is back with 10 days Entertainment, Food, Rides and Family Fun!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

Stuff your face at the 321: Food Fest in Melbourne with entertainment, crafts and tons of food for under $5

Stuff your face at the 321: Food Fest in Melbourne with entertainment, crafts and tons of food for under $5

Stuff your face at the 321: Food Fest in Melbourne with entertainment, crafts and tons of food for under $5

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

3 days ago2 min read

Get Ready to Celebrate! Lake Mary with live music, craft drinks, incredible food, and more!

Get Ready to Celebrate! Lake Mary with live music, craft drinks, incredible food, and more!

Get Ready to Celebrate! Lake Mary with live music, craft drinks, incredible food, and more!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

Cirque Italia's Water Circus Atlantis is landing in Palm Bay with a spectacular, unique experience!

Cirque Italia's Water Circus Atlantis is landing in Palm Bay with a spectacular, unique experience!

Cirque Italia's Water Circus Atlantis is landing in Palm Bay with a spectacular, unique experience!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Orlando's House Music Community at Daylite Love Fest at City Food Hall

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Orlando's House Music Community at Daylite Love Fest at City Food Hall

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Orlando's House Music Community at Daylite Love Fest at City Food Hall

Orlando Valentine's Day News

Alastair Mac

4 days ago2 min read

Laissez les bons temps rouler at The Pointe Orlando's Free Mardi Gras Event on I-Drive!

Laissez les bons temps rouler at The Pointe Orlando's Free Mardi Gras Event on I-Drive!

Laissez les bons temps rouler at The Pointe Orlando's Free Mardi Gras Event on I-Drive!

Central Florida Events

Emma Walton

4 days ago2 min read

Enjoy a fun and vibrant night as Art In The Park returns to Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Enjoy a fun and vibrant night as Art In The Park returns to Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Enjoy a fun and vibrant night as Art In The Park returns to Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

4 days ago2 min read

Step into the enchanting world of early 18th-century England at the Jane Austen Fest in Mount Dora!

Step into the enchanting world of early 18th-century England at the Jane Austen Fest in Mount Dora!

Step into the enchanting world of early 18th-century England at the Jane Austen Fest in Mount Dora!

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

4 days ago3 min read

The 2026 Love Your Shorts Film Festival returns to the iconic Ritz Theater in historic downtown Sanford

The 2026 Love Your Shorts Film Festival returns to the iconic Ritz Theater in historic downtown Sanford

The 2026 Love Your Shorts Film Festival returns to the iconic Ritz Theater in historic downtown Sanford

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

5 days ago2 min read

Popcorn Flicks in the Park returns to Winter Park with a romantic outdoor screening of Sleepless In Seattle

Popcorn Flicks in the Park returns to Winter Park with a romantic outdoor screening of Sleepless In Seattle

Popcorn Flicks in the Park returns to Winter Park with a romantic outdoor screening of Sleepless In Seattle

Film & Movie Theater News

Alastair Mac

5 days ago2 min read

GayDays Orlando "the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebration" paused for 2026

GayDays Orlando "the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebration" paused for 2026

GayDays Orlando "the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebration" paused for 2026

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

5 days ago2 min read

The 20th Annual Wekiva Paint Out is set to capture the beauty of Wekiva Island from Feb. 23 - 28

The 20th Annual Wekiva Paint Out is set to capture the beauty of Wekiva Island from Feb. 23 - 28

The 20th Annual Wekiva Paint Out is set to capture the beauty of Wekiva Island from Feb. 23 - 28

Central Florida Events

Shane Walton

Feb 63 min read

Paws In The Park returns to Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 7

Paws In The Park returns to Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 7

Paws In The Park returns to Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 7

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Feb 63 min read

Hear ye, hear ye! Home State Brewing Co. turns IV and is hosting a Renaissance Faire Birthday Bash

Hear ye, hear ye! Home State Brewing Co. turns IV and is hosting a Renaissance Faire Birthday Bash

Hear ye, hear ye! Home State Brewing Co. turns IV and is hosting a Renaissance Faire Birthday Bash

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 62 min read

VanFest - LIFTOFF! Vanlife Expo rolls into Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne, February 7 - 8

VanFest - LIFTOFF! Vanlife Expo rolls into Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne, February 7 - 8

VanFest - LIFTOFF! Vanlife Expo rolls into Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne, February 7 - 8

Space Coast News

Alastair Mac

Feb 62 min read

The 2026 Central Florida TET Festival returns to celebrate Vietnamese New Year in Orlando

The 2026 Central Florida TET Festival returns to celebrate Vietnamese New Year in Orlando

The 2026 Central Florida TET Festival returns to celebrate Vietnamese New Year in Orlando

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

Lake Nona Live: Tribute Music Festival brings the best Tribute Bands and Performers to Boxi Park

Lake Nona Live: Tribute Music Festival brings the best Tribute Bands and Performers to Boxi Park

Lake Nona Live: Tribute Music Festival brings the best Tribute Bands and Performers to Boxi Park

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

The first ever Downtown Orlando Chalk Art Festival is happening on the streets of downtown this weekend!

The first ever Downtown Orlando Chalk Art Festival is happening on the streets of downtown this weekend!

The first ever Downtown Orlando Chalk Art Festival is happening on the streets of downtown this weekend!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 511 min read

Don't miss Winter Park Arts Weekend with a tapestry of experiences throughout the weekend!

Don't miss Winter Park Arts Weekend with a tapestry of experiences throughout the weekend!

Don't miss Winter Park Arts Weekend with a tapestry of experiences throughout the weekend!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

KUA Free Movie in the Park returns to Kissimmee on February 6 with Sonic the Hedgehog 3

KUA Free Movie in the Park returns to Kissimmee on February 6 with Sonic the Hedgehog 3

KUA Free Movie in the Park returns to Kissimmee on February 6 with Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

Enjoy samples from 70+ breweries at the 7th Annual Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash

Enjoy samples from 70+ breweries at the 7th Annual Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash

Enjoy samples from 70+ breweries at the 7th Annual Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

The first-ever Tri-County Fair at Brown & Brown Farms brings fun for families in Sumter, Marion, and Lake Counties

The first-ever Tri-County Fair at Brown & Brown Farms brings fun for families in Sumter, Marion, and Lake Counties

The first-ever Tri-County Fair at Brown & Brown Farms brings fun for families in Sumter, Marion, and Lake Counties

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 539 min read

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, February 6 - 8, 2026

Free & Cheap Events This Weekend

Alastair Mac

Feb 530 min read

Nude Nite Orlando 2026 returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds for 3 night celebration of body art!

Nude Nite Orlando 2026 returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds for 3 night celebration of body art!

Nude Nite Orlando 2026 returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds for 3 night celebration of body art!

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Feb 42 min read

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival with rides, games and treats!

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival with rides, games and treats!

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival with rides, games and treats!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 42 min read

Vans Warped Tour "slowly" reveals the 2026 Tour Lineup coming to Orlando November 14 - 15

Vans Warped Tour "slowly" reveals the 2026 Tour Lineup coming to Orlando November 14 - 15

Vans Warped Tour "slowly" reveals the 2026 Tour Lineup coming to Orlando November 14 - 15

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 32 min read

Jake Connelly, the foul-mouthed Derek from Stranger Things joins the lineup at MEGACON Orlando

Jake Connelly, the foul-mouthed Derek from Stranger Things joins the lineup at MEGACON Orlando

Jake Connelly, the foul-mouthed Derek from Stranger Things joins the lineup at MEGACON Orlando

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 37 min read

The EDC Orlando Winter Freeze Sale ends this Friday - Lock in your passes for just a $10 deposit!

The EDC Orlando Winter Freeze Sale ends this Friday - Lock in your passes for just a $10 deposit!

The EDC Orlando Winter Freeze Sale ends this Friday - Lock in your passes for just a $10 deposit!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 34 min read

Let the Good Times Roll at the Best Mardi Gras Events in Orlando 2026

Let the Good Times Roll at the Best Mardi Gras Events in Orlando 2026

Let the Good Times Roll at the Best Mardi Gras Events in Orlando 2026

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 28 min read

Calling all Tail-Gaters - The Super Bowl of dog-friendly events, Waggin' Weekend takes over Old Town!

Calling all Tail-Gaters - The Super Bowl of dog-friendly events, Waggin' Weekend takes over Old Town!

Calling all Tail-Gaters - The Super Bowl of dog-friendly events, Waggin' Weekend takes over Old Town!

Central Florida Events

Emma Walton

Jan 303 min read

Kick off the Lunar New Year as Celebrate Lunar returns to Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando

Kick off the Lunar New Year as Celebrate Lunar returns to Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando

Kick off the Lunar New Year as Celebrate Lunar returns to Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 302 min read

Bring your family and friends to the Maitland Police Department Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 31

Bring your family and friends to the Maitland Police Department Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 31

Bring your family and friends to the Maitland Police Department Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 31

Things To Do In Orlando

Shane Walton

Jan 302 min read

The 51st Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival takes over the streets of Downtown Mount Dora showcasing 300 Artists

The 51st Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival takes over the streets of Downtown Mount Dora showcasing 300 Artists

The 51st Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival takes over the streets of Downtown Mount Dora showcasing 300 Artists

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Jan 302 min read

Dezerland Park hosting Orlando FamilyFest on January 31 with fun for all the family!

Dezerland Park hosting Orlando FamilyFest on January 31 with fun for all the family!

Dezerland Park hosting Orlando FamilyFest on January 31 with fun for all the family!

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Jan 302 min read

Who Will Rule the Pulls? Trucks Gone Wild brings the chaos to The Barn in Sanford on January 31

Who Will Rule the Pulls? Trucks Gone Wild brings the chaos to The Barn in Sanford on January 31

Who Will Rule the Pulls? Trucks Gone Wild brings the chaos to The Barn in Sanford on January 31

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Jan 301 min read

Attention Folks and Freaks! The Goblin Market - Discount Art Mart takes over Oviedo Mall on Jan. 31

Attention Folks and Freaks! The Goblin Market - Discount Art Mart takes over Oviedo Mall on Jan. 31

Attention Folks and Freaks! The Goblin Market - Discount Art Mart takes over Oviedo Mall on Jan. 31

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Jan 302 min read

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

Florida's Citrus Festival is set to bring fun and nostalgia to downtown Winter Haven

Florida's Citrus Festival is set to bring fun and nostalgia to downtown Winter Haven

Florida's Citrus Festival is set to bring fun and nostalgia to downtown Winter Haven

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

Enjoy a day of family fun and Florida charm at the 26th Annual Oakland Heritage Day on January 31

Enjoy a day of family fun and Florida charm at the 26th Annual Oakland Heritage Day on January 31

Enjoy a day of family fun and Florida charm at the 26th Annual Oakland Heritage Day on January 31

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

The HUGE Orlando Record & CD Show spins back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds

The HUGE Orlando Record & CD Show spins back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds

The HUGE Orlando Record & CD Show spins back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 295 min read

Honor and Celebrate the cultural legacy of Zora Neale Hurston at the 2026 ZORA! Outdoor Festival

Honor and Celebrate the cultural legacy of Zora Neale Hurston at the 2026 ZORA! Outdoor Festival

Honor and Celebrate the cultural legacy of Zora Neale Hurston at the 2026 ZORA! Outdoor Festival

Events & Festival News

Shane Walton

Jan 293 min read

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