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Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, March 15 - 17, 2024

Updated: Mar 14

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

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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 & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend

Friday, March 15, 2024

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Sunday, March 17, 2024

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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 features favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors are 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. 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 and is 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.

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.

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey

March 13 - 30

Interspersed with verses from Othello and dynamic song and speeches, Byrd bares her soul in this vulnerable, personal, and resonant story of perseverance, discovery, and unconditional love. Directed by Shakespeare & Company founder Tina Packer and written by and starring the Founding Artistic Director of the Harlem Shakespeare Festival Debra Ann Byrd. Get your tickets now for this production at Orlando Shakes.

Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion

March 4 - 31

A brand-new commission, Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion is a brand-new original musical at Orlando Family Stage. Five are called but only one can win – let the mystery unravel and the magic begin! Get details now.

42nd Street

March 15 - 31

Osceola Arts presents 42nd Street. This classic musical take on a fairy tale is set on Broadway in 1930s New York and is filled with love, laughter and of course, dance! Not to mention some show-stoppin’ tunes sure to get your feet tappin’.

Easter Bunny Photos at The Florida Mall

March 1 - 30

Hop on over to The Florida Mall to meet the Easter Bunny in Center Court. RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED. WALK-UP GUESTS WELCOME. 

Bunny Photos at The Mall At Millennia

March 15 - 30

Enjoy photos with the Bunny at The Mall at Millenia’s colorful garden party in the Orangerie Cafés. A variety of professional photo packages are offered including candid and instant photos.

Pictures with the Bunny at Altamonte Mall

March 8 - 30

Get your little ones and furry friends together and hop over to Altamonte Mall to capture hoppy pics with The Bunny!

Oviedo Mall Easter Bunny Photos

March 8 - 30

Looking to capture some egg-cellent memories with the family this Easter season? Hop on over to Oviedo Mall and strike a pose with the Easter Bunny!

Easter Bunny Garden Experience

March 8 - 30

The Easter Bunny Garden Experience returns to ICON Park with its award-winning Easter Bunny and candid spring photo packages. As guests dress in their Easter best, they can take beautiful photos, meet the Easter Bunny and then spend the day exploring the 20-acre entertainment destination. Click here to view photo packages and reserve a spot now.

Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!

March 3 - 24

Theatre for the Very Young continues with Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go! A 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map. Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! The show at Orlando Family Stage is created for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.

Five Guys Named Moe

March 15 - 24

Jump into this swinging, high-energy Boradway musical set to Louis Jordan's iconic rhythm and blues/jazz score! Nomax's world has been turned upside down and all he needs is the right music - and the right guys - to get him through. Enter five guys named Moe, stepping out through his radio to cajole and comfort him with dozens of whimsical hit songs from the extraordinary Louis Jordan. An international sensation, Five Guys Named Moe is a musical fantasy that delivers sheer joy and exuberant entertainment at Winter Park Playhouse.

Spring Break Bash at Island H20

March 14 - 23

Island H2O Water Park is THE place to be for Spring Break! NEW for the 2024 Season, live it up at Spring Break Bash! Every Thursday-Saturday from March 14th through the 23rd, the island comes alive with Spring Break Vibes! This new event has something for everyone in your family to enjoy making Island H2O Water Park your ultimate Spring Break destination!

Choo-Choo to the Zoo for Spring Break Fun

March 15 - 22

On Friday, March 15 and again March 18 – March 22, visitors can ride SunRail to the Sanford station, then get on the free “Choo-Choo to the Zoo” trolley and go to the Central Florida Zoo. Choo-Choo to the Zoo will operate weekdays only, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors can show their SunRail ticket at the Zoo’s ticket counter for 20% off admission (offer not available online). Children 6 and under ride SunRail free with a paying adult.

MAC Boys Entertainment’s Belladonna: The Musical

March 7 - 17

Belladonna: The Musical is an original work set to make its world debut at Orlando Family Stage. It is an innovative piece with an all-female cast that tells the true story of Giulia Tofana, an infamous peddler of an undetectable poison to abused wives in order to kill their husbands in 17th-century Italy.

The Firefighters’ Fair Indian River County

March 8 - 17

The Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair, in Vero Beach features fun for the whole family with a wide variety of entertainment. Be sure to see concerts, the demolition derby, midway rides and firefighter training show.

Orlando RV Show

March 14 - 17

Orlando RV Show at Osceola Heritage Center is a free event with free parking at Osceola Heritage Park. Participating dealers at the show include Blue Compass RV, Camping World of Orlando, General RV Center, and Giant Recreation World.

Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road

March 14 - 17

At Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs, guests can celebrate at the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, the most authentic Irish festival in America, and one of the biggest too! And the party doesn’t stop there. Take it to the streets with open-air entertainment, five outdoor bars, specialty merchandise, and more ways for the whole family to celebrate. Don’t miss your chance to experience this authentic taste of Ireland.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

March 14 - 17

The luck of the Irish comes to Orlando as SeaWorld invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the Seven Seas Food Festival with all the sights, sounds and flavors of Ireland’s favorite tradition. The celebrations are included with park admission.

St Patrick's Day Weekend at Boxi Park

March 15 - 17

Get your green on with live entertainment and more family-friendly fun during St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Boxi Park in Lake Nona.. The three-day celebration will feature traditional Irish dancers, a Celtic rock band, a pipe band, face painters, a DJ and more throughout the weekend.

Scalia/Ginsburg

March 15 - 17

Scalia/Ginsburg is a one-act operatic comedy by composer-librettist Derrick Wang about the unlikely friendship between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia — and the pivotal moment that would change the Supreme Court for years to come. Get tickets now for this production at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.

Orlando Brick Convention - LEGO Fan Expo

March 15 - 17

LEGO fans get ready! The Orlando Brick Convention returns to Osceola Heritage Park on March 16 and 17! The 2024 convention will be twice as big as last year's event with twice the amount of epic LEGO displays. It will be ONE OF THE LARGEST LEGO FAN EVENTS IN THE WORLD! The event features meet-and-greets with LEGO Masters, incredible LEGO creations, vendors, building zones, and so much more!

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

March 15 - 17

One of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival draws up to 250,000 visitors each year. Hosted north of downtown Orlando in the heart of historic Winter Park, the juried fine art festival features sculpture, paintings, digital art and more from hundreds of artists, along with contemporary live music, hands-on easel painting and children’s art workshops.

Christian McBride

March 14 - 16

Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate venue. Inspired by the world’s legendary listening rooms, Judson’s Live includes a 90-minute experience with a 50-minute performance.

B. SIMONE at Funny Bone Comedy Club

March 15 - 16

B. Simone is a long-standing cast member of MTV’s hit series Wild N’ Out with over six seasons to her name. Her other acting credits include multiple feature films as well as dozens of appearances on BET, MTV, and VH1. See here live at Funny Bone.

Movie in the Park at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park

March 15

Come out and enjoy a FREE Movie in the Park at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park. We encourage you to bring out a lawn chair, blanket and even food if you like. Join prior to the movie time for some family friendly fun yard games. Movie starts at 8pm.

Fall Out Boy with Jimmy Eat World, The Maine & Games We Play

March 15

Catch Fall Out Boy at Kia Center, Orlando, March 15. Tickets.

Megalodon & LAXX

March 15

Megalodon & LAXX comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+

The "I'm Perfectly Fine, Why Do You Ask?" Art Show by Canada Walkinshaw

March 15

The "I'm Perfectly Fine, Why Do You Ask?" Art Show by Canada Walkinshaw at Lil' Indie's. No cover.

Sub-Radio 'Past Selves' Tour

March 15

Sub-Radio "Past Selves" Tour comes to The Conduit. Get your tickets now!

Malone

March 15

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

Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride Tour

March 15

Mike Birbiglia comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now!

Emo Night Brooklyn

March 15

For Your Friends Booking presents Emo Night Brooklyn at The Abbey – a late night DJ based dance party blasting all of your favorite Emo and Pop Punk Jams!

Joe Bonamassa

March 15

Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide.. See him live at Dr Phillips Center.

John Daversa & Tal Cohen Recording Session

March 15

Step into the world of musical mastery as Timucua Arts Foundation invites you to an exclusive recording session featuring the electrifying collaboration between multi-Grammy award winner, trumpeter John Daversa, and virtuoso pianist Tal Cohen.

Jimbo's Drag Circus World Tour

March 15

Jimbo's Drag Circus World Tour is coming to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now! Ages 18+

Jantsen & Friends

March 15

Jantsen & Friends come to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! 18+

Feels So Close Party

March 15

Feels So Close Party comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!

Butterbrain, Fuàkata, Control This, and Inity (Rebel Music)

March 15

Florida Ska Events Presents... Butterbrain, Fuàkata, Control This, and Inity (Rebel Music) Live at Will’s Pub. $10/15. +21

An Evening with Noah Gundersen

March 15

An Evening with Noah Gundersen comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+

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 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 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 drag, comedy, and Broadway production numbers.

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 begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024

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.

Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando

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.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival

March 9 - May 19

A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes.

Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens

February 3 – May 5

Sesame Street Land's 5th Birthday

January 27 - April 28

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval!

February 3 - April 7

Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras Event

Saturdays, February 17 - March 30

Fun Spot is all jazzed up for a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration in Orlando and Kissimmee! Experience the spirit of New Orleans as you indulge in mouth-watering Mardi Gras flavors. Snap your best moments at themed Foto Spots, and don't miss the Children’s Parade taking place every Saturday in Orlando & Kissimmee at 4 pm.

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey

March 13 - 30

Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion

March 4 - 31

42nd Street

March 15 - 31

Easter Bunny Photos at The Florida Mall

March 1 - 30

Hop on over to The Florida Mall to meet the Easter Bunny in Center Court. RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED. WALK-UP GUESTS WELCOME. 

Bunny Photos at The Mall At Millennia

March 15 - 30

Enjoy photos with the Bunny at The Mall at Millenia’s colorful garden party in the Orangerie Cafés. A variety of professional photo packages are offered including candid and instant photos.

Pictures with the Bunny at Altamonte Mall

March 8 - 30

Get your little ones and furry friends together and hop over to Altamonte Mall to capture hoppy pics with The Bunny!

Oviedo Mall Easter Bunny Photos

March 8 - 30

Looking to capture some egg-cellent memories with the family this Easter season? Hop on over to Oviedo Mall and strike a pose with the Easter Bunny!

Easter Bunny Garden Experience

March 8 - 30

Seminole Towne Center Easter Fun Days

March 15, 16, 23, 24, 30

Seminole Marketplace Presents: Easter Fun Days! Paint wooden eggs, paint wooden peeps, bounce house, and so much more. All free of charge. Lower level across from JC Penny.

Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!

March 3 - 24

Theatre for the Very Young continues with Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go! A 30-minute adventure with a pirate on the high seas following a treasure map. Parrots, crabs, mermaids, and more join the fun! The show at Orlando Family Stage is for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.

Five Guys Named Moe

March 15 - 24

Spring Break Bash at Island H20

March 14 - 23

Fun Box at The Florida Mall

Saturday - Sunday, February 10 - March 17

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out FUNBOX at The Florida Mall, 25,000 square feet of inflatable fun containing 10 play zones and an obstacle course. The play area was designed for kids, but of course it's tons of fun for adults too.

MAC Boys Entertainment’s Belladonna: The Musical

March 7 - 17

The Firefighters’ Fair Indian River County

March 8 - 17

Orlando RV Show

March 14 - 17

Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road

March 14 - 17

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

March 14 - 17

Orlando RV Show

March 14 - 17

Orlando Brick Convention - LEGO Fan Expo

March 15 - 17

St Patrick's Day Weekend at Boxi Park

March 15 - 17

Scalia/Ginsburg

March 15 - 17

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

March 15 - 17

Classics Series: Rimma, Sibelius & the 'Organ Symphony'

March 16 - 17

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Rimma, Sibelius & the “Organ Symphony” at Steinmetz Hall in Dr Phillips Center.

Electrify Expo - Orlando

March 16 - 17

Electrify Expo is North America’s largest electric vehicle festival filled with over 1 million square feet of the world’s top electric brands! At the Orange County Convention Center you can experience Tesla’s Cybertruck, Rivian, Ford, BMW & more at the Nation's # 1 EV Festival! Ride, Drive + Demo electric cars, trucks, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards + more on multiple demo courses. Great for all ages and includes huge Kids Zone, food & fun!

Lakeland VW Classic

March 16 - 17

All things Volkswagen will celebrated at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland this March during Lakeland VW Classic. Sciroccos, Things and Karmann Ghias will all call the RP Funding Center’s south side parking lot home as one of the largest Volkswagen shows comes to town. And yes, you’ll find Bugs and Busses, too.

Willie & Family Live

March 16 - 17

Michael Moore’s tribute to Willie Nelson live at Garden Theater. Get your tickets now.

Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts

March 16 - 17

Amazing talent ; Amazing finds. It’s what you’ll see at the Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts . Stroll through and SUPPORT more than 250 hand craft exhibitors and original artists that set up to sell their unique offerings to the public on the streets of the historic downtown walking district of Mount Dora.

Christian McBride

March 14 - 16

B. SIMONE at Funny Bone Comedy Club

March 15 - 16