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Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend March 1 - 3, 2024

There's always a ton of things to do in Orlando, and every weekend we bring you the best events and things to do throughout Central Florida, check out the list and have fun deciding what to do this weekend!

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The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend!

The weekend brings a never-ending list of events and things to do throughout Central Florida, and that's where we come in! Every weekend we select the best events and things to do, including concerts, comedy shows, weekly farmers markets, outdoor movie nights, arts festivals, theme park events, car shows, and more. You can trust Gotta Go Orlando to bring you the best and most-up-to-date events in Orlando.

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Events and Things To Do in Orlando This Weekend

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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

February 28 - May 27

Attend a springtime event abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more! The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2024, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights.

Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando

Select Dates, February 2 - May 19

Oceans of flavor and fun are waiting at SeaWorld. From foodies to families, everyone will find tasty delights among more than 200 distinct offerings. Explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine choices to pair with over 75 refreshing wine, cocktails, and craft brews. Plus, add a taste of rock, country, Latin, or throwback sounds at live music shows! every weekend.

Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens

February 3 – May 5

Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens with the exhibit weaving together the beauty of art with the science of nature. Included with general admission.

Sesame Street Land's 5th Birthday

January 27 - April 28

Sesame Street Land is turning 5 and Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando is all decked out with colorful birthday décor. Enjoy fun birthday events including the ALL-NEW Sesame Street Birthday Parade, Birthday Storytime, Birthday-themed crafts and festive Birthday photo ops with everyone’s favorite furry friends, and special visiting Sesame Street friends.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval!

February 3 - April 7

It's the beads and fun of Mardi Gras and beyond at Universal Orlando Resort! Enjoy Universal Mardi Gras, an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Catch the spectacular parade, beads by the handful, live concerts on select nights, and amazing international cuisine along with sizzling New Orleans favorites

All Shook Up

February 16 - March 10

The Gardens Theater presents All Shook Up. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who shakes up everything and everyone he meets. While the mayor of the town has imposed a law that prohibits loud music, public necking, and tight pants, the townspeople begin to step out of their humdrum lives to dare to experience something more. A jukebox musical loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and other works, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

Ren Theater presents Milk

February 22 - March 10

A new (wild) play. Sorry, grandma. For Enrique - sorry, Ricky - everything is perfect about Dairy Frontier, the giant dairy corporation he works for that controls every aspect of his life. Only now he's being told that if he wants to be promoted to Executive Manager, he's going to have to jump through some pretty crazy hoops (we'd tell you more about that but we're trying to avoid spoilers). Egged on by his capitalistic and blood-lusting boyfriend, Ricky struggles to kill off his past while remaining loyal to the company he loves in this dark, campy comedy. Get details here.

Central Florida Fair

February 29 - March 10

The Central Florida Fair is returning for its 112th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!!

Florida Strawberry Festival

February 29 - March 10

Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration.

Sumter County Fair

March 1 - 9

The Sumter County Fair in Bushnell is an action-packed event including a carnival midway featuring rides for all ages as well as midway games and delicious food. There is a wide variety of entertainment, including strolling entertainers and concerts. There are also a variety of competitions and exhibitions. This is a must-attend event of spring!

Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa

Friday - Sunday, January 13 - March 3

Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade). Feast like kings and queens on New classic Cajun cuisine as Busch Gardens brings the “Big Easy” to Tampa Bay.

Orlando Shakes presents Venus in Fur

February 7 - March 3

Sexy. Provocative. Hilarious. Hailed as “seriously smart and very funny” by The New York Times, Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics of sex and power that’s guaranteed to charm and mesmerize. When Vanda arrives several hours late to her audition for a play based on a nineteenth-century erotic novel, the director is less than impressed. But Vanda’s masterful performance flips the script, and the audition turns into a tango for dominance between actress and director. Get more details and tickets here.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

February 20 - March 3

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is coming to Dr Phillips Center. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.

FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera

February 23 - March 3

Live at Orlando Fringe ArtSpace, a neurodiversity-affirming story of two strangers learning to connect using more than words. The live band acts as narrator with a 1970’s rock flare.

Alone in her apartment, Allie is eagerly awaiting a guest she’s never met. When she finally arrives, Allie is stunned that the person she’s been expecting is nothing like Allie imagined. Together, two strangers learn to connect through more than words. With a live band acting as narrator, inner voice, spirit guide & kid’s TV show…yes, you read that last part right; FIND ME explores our most vulnerable relationship, the one we have with ourselves.

Casos y Cachos Llaneros

March 1 - 3

Taking place at Orlando Science Center, using mischievous, humorous, and fictitious oral stories this unique production features shadow play, live sound effects, and live llanera music. Performed in Spanish with English supertitles and simultaneous translation by Dicapta, it ensures full accessibility for individuals with disabilities in both languages. Attendees are encouraged to select ticket prices that suit their economic situation, with options available for those unable to afford tickets or wishing to donate. The event includes a Q&A session with Colombian author Jhon Moreno Riaño and may contain adult material.

Chris Porter

March 1 - 2

Your favorite finalist from season 4 of NBC’S LAST COMIC STANDING, Chris Porter will be performing live at Funny Bone!

Lauren Daigle

March 1

See Lauren Daigle live at Amalie Arena, Tampa. Get tickets now.

Pardi Gras at The Pointe

March 1

Forget bedtime stories, y'all – Pointe Orlando's throwing a Pardi Gras bash that'll rewrite the definition of "playtime for adults!" Mark your calendars because this ain't your kid's finger-painting fiesta. We're talkin' beads flyin' faster than confetti on Bourbon Street, live music hotter than a Tabasco habanero, and a DJ droppin' beats to make your inner flamingo strut its stuff.

Movie Night in the Gardens

March 1

Leu Gardens invites everyone to experience an outdoor movie in Orlando’s most beautiful garden. Pack a picnic and seating, alcohol is permitted. This month's movie is Arachnophobia. rated PG13.

Winter Springs Movie in the Park

March 1

Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a family movie in the park! This month's movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Rated PG. Enjoy tasty food and dessert options from local food trucks. Admission is FREE! Location: Torcaso Park

Spring Pops with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

March 1

It’s a night at the opera! The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to an evening of music at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church featuring overtures and arias from classic operas with vocalists from Opera Orlando’s Studio Artist Program. This indoor event is free and open to the public.

City of Maitland’s Get Downtown Street Party

March 1

Maitland's big Getdown Downtown street party will feature fun for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1, on Independence Lane. Orlando-based band The Rundown will perform with a high energy mix of classic rock music from the 80s and 90s. Bring your own chairs for seating in front of the stage. Enjoy great food, vendors and kids fun with inflatables and games. Admission is free.

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen

March 1

Watch the Orlando Solar Bears go head to head with the Jacksonville Icemen at the Kia Center.

Orlando Valkyries vs. Grand Rapids Rise

March 1

The Pro Volleyball Federation's Orlando Valkyries take on the Grand Rapids Rise. Get your tickets now!

The Nook presents Movie Trash - Jade, Directors Cut on VHS

March 1

The Nook presents Movie Trash - Jade, Directors Cut on VHS. Bring a chair if you have one (they have seating, but it is limited). As with all Movie Trash at The Nook screenings, it is free and open to the public. However, if you’d like to throw Orlando Pop-Up Movie Services a few bucks in the tip jar, that would be amazing.

OMG! It's 90s Throwback Trivia with Curtis Earth

March 1

OMG! Hard Rock is throwing it back to the 90’s for a FREE night of Curtis Earth Trivia that is sure to be PHAT. Roll with your homies to play for a chance at fly prizes and evening to get jiggy with!

United We Dance

March 1

Immerse yourself in the Ultimate EDM Rave Party – featuring a high-octane blend of EDM hits, euphoric melodies, and heavy bass drops. 18+ Expect to hear The Beacham's signature United sound, cultivated by our in-house DJs/Producers, as they spin original edits & remixes of the biggest past and present EDM tracks infused with lyrics of your favorite radio hits.

Trap Karaoke

March 1

Trap Karaoke comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now!

The Nocturnal Nemesis Tour w/ Trash Panda, Frog Mallet, Demonfuck, and Playground Drug Dealer

March 1

The Nocturnal Nemesis Tour w/ Trash Panda, Frog Mallet, Demonfuck, and Playground Drug Dealer are coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now!

"Blame It On The Boogie" A Disco Dance Party

March 1

"Blame It On The Boogie" A Disco Dance Party presented by Le Petite Fete. Doors at 8 pm.

21. $15 tickets. Live at Will's Pub.

Ekkstacy

March 1

Ekkstacy comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+

Orlando Ballet Neon Club

March 1

For more than 35 years, the city of Orlando has hosted Neon Club. Orlando Ballet is proud to continue the tradition! Participants and their families, friends, and/or caregivers are welcome to join us each month for an evening of dancing, socializing, food, and fun.

Ari Hoenig Trio With Brad Miller and Nick Hetko

March 1

Ari Hoenig Trio With Brad Miller and Nick Hetko perform live at Timucua Arts Foundation.

Dirt Monkey

March 1

Dirt Monkey comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+

Dadi Freyr

March 1

Dadi Freyr is coming to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now!

Cumbiatron: The Cumbia Rave (21+)

March 1

Cumbiatron: The Cumbia Rave (21+) comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!

Bach's Mass in B Minor

March 1

Experience the Magnificence: Bach's Mass in B Minor

Indulge your senses and immerse yourself in the ethereal realm of classical music as the Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus, under the expert baton of conductor Andrew Minear, presents Johann Sebastian Bach's timeless masterpiece: the Mass in B minor. Live at Dr Phillips Center.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Viewing Party

Every Friday

Join Southern Nights every Fridays for their RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Viewing Party! Cara Cavalli Andrews and Tashae Royale Sherrington are your hosts!

TPD Night Market

Every Friday

TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.

Art After Dark at Lake Nona

Every Friday

Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon.

Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza

Every Friday

Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo.

Dining with the Divas Variety Show

Every Friday

A night of fun with Angel Sheridan, Mimi Lierre, Chyna Cravens and the Divas Dance Crew at Hamburger Mary's Orlando. Enjoy a taste of drag, comedy, and Broadway production numbers too!

Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise

Every Friday

Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate.

Dockside Dueling Pianos

Every Friday

Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.

Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights

Every Friday and Saturday

Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step.

Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday

This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm.

King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday

In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill!

Wall Street Plaza Block Party

Every Friday and Saturday

Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend.