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The Best Events in Orlando this Weekend, March 8 - 10, 2024

There is 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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Check Out This Weekend's Events In Orlando!

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.

And with so much happening, you just have to decide what to do, and whatever you decide to do this weekend in Orlando, have a great time, and remember to to keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Events and Things To Do in Orlando This Weekend

Friday, March 8, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 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, 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.

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.

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! Theatre for the Very Young at Orlando Family Stage is created specifically for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory, developmentally accessible experience that encourages caregiver interaction and creative play.

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!

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.

Theatre UCF Presents "The Cherry Orchard"

February 29 - March 10

A bittersweet tale of the Russian aristocracy facing love, loss, monetary struggle and major societal changes—all on the brink of revolution. Get details now.

Ride The Cyclone

February 29 - March 10

A group of teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir take one last ride on a rollercoaster that changes the course of each of their lives forever. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, "Ride the Cyclone" ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit, live at Theater South Playhouse.

Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard

March 4 - 10

The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard is Central Florida's signature sporting event held annually in March. A highlight of the PGA TOUR, the tournament attracts some of the greatest names in golf.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

March 7 - 10

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 celebration will transform the park into the Emerald Isle on select dates with unforgettable offerings included with park admission.

Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy

March 7 - 10

Ebony Carlson comes to Orlando Shakes. Get your tickets now!

Rusalka

March 8 - 10

Opera Orlando’s All for Art season goes On the Town in 2023-24 with Dvorák’s Rusalka on the grounds of the Art and History Museums of Maitland.

The Color Purple

March 8 - 10

SparKyL Entertainment, Inc. presents The Color Purple, a landmark musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker at Dr Phillips Center.

Guy Torry

March 8 - 9

See funny man, Guy Torry live at Funny Bone Comedy Cub on I-Drive at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Get tickets now.

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.

In-Person Meet & Greet With Phil & Lily Rosenthal

March 8

Come and join us as we host Netflix star Phil Rosenthal alongside his daughter Lily Rosenthal at Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park for an in-person meet & greet on their new release, Just Try It!

Free Spring Movie in the Park

March 8

Bring the family to St Cloud for a free movie in the park, Watch Over The Hedge, movie starts around 6:30 pm, don't forget to bring something to sit on.

Movie Under The Stars

March 8

The Clermont Parks and Recreation Department is bringing you great movies and awesome family fun. Join us for this free event come rain or shine at Waterfront Park for movies on a large projector under the Highlander pavilion. Seating will not be provided, please remember to bring chairs or a blanket.

HARIAH With PIAO

March 8

Montgomery Drive Presents: JHARIAH with PIAO at Will's Pub. Get your tickets now.

Gene Farris x Offaiah

March 8

Gene Farris x Offaiah comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+

Will Patrick

March 8

Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room.

Dave Mason: Dave Mason's Traffic Jam

March 8

Dave Mason is coming to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now!

Noizu

March 8

Noizu comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+

Soprano Keri Lee Pierson with musicians of Musiva

March 8

Contemporary Classical / Live at Timucua: Keri Lee Pierson is a classically trained soprano, contemporary musician, and music educator.

Enjoy

March 8

Enjoy with guest Cowgirl Clue comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+

Ryan Thorne (Sundown Sessions)

March 8

Sundown Sessions; a free early live-music series inside Lil Indies, giving you the chance to ease into your evening with a cocktail or mocktail, and laid back rock, pop, folk or blues music.

Extreme with special guest Living Colour

March 8

See Extreme live at Hard Rock Live Orlando, March 8. Tickets.

Bryan Adams with Eurythmics Songbook feat. Dave Stewart

March 8

Catch Bryan Adams live at Kia Center, Orlando, March 8. Tickets.

YOI TOKI: A Future Funk / Vaporwave Party

March 8

Future Funk is a Vaporwave subgenre that emerged around 2010 (championed by artists such as Yung Bae, Night Tempo and Macross 82-99) it uses elements of Funk and Disco combined with Japanese City Pop influences, resulting in a sound that is upbeat, insanely danceable and very funky. Future Funk's aesthetic is a mix of nostalgic influences such as 90s anime and '80s consumer culture. Live at The Beacham.

Aaron Lewis

March 8

See Aaron Lewis live at Dr Phillips Center. Get your tickets now.

ACP Pro, Pressure Kitten, Syn Nine & DJ Geoffrey Skull

March 8

ACP Pro, Pressure Kitten, Syn Nine and DJ Geoffrey Skull are coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now!

1K Phew

March 8

EG Presents 1K Phew at The Abbey with Aha Gazelle, Jon Keith and 1K Pson!

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

February 28 - May 27

Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando

February 2 - May 19

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 right here in Florida as you indulge in mouth-watering Mardi Gras flavors. Snap your best moments at our themed Foto Spots, and don't miss the Children’s Parade taking place every Saturday in Orlando & Kissimmee at 4 pm. Don’t miss all the fun, food and festivity.

Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion

March 4 - 31

Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!

March 3 - 24

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. FUNBOX is 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, with lots of photos ops!

All Shook Up

February 16 - March 10

Ren Theater presents Milk

February 22 - March 10

Central Florida Fair

February 29 - March 10

Florida Strawberry Festival

February 29 - March 10

Theatre UCF Presents "The Cherry Orchard"

February 29 - March 10

A bittersweet tale of the Russian aristocracy facing love, loss, monetary struggle and major societal changes—all on the brink of revolution. Get details now.

Ride The Cyclone

February 29 - March 10

Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard

March 4 - 10

St. Patrick's Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

March 7 - 10

Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy

March 7 - 10

Ebony Carlson comes to Orlando Shakes. Get your tickets now!

Rusalka

March 8 - 10

Opera Orlando’s All for Art season goes On the Town in 2023-24 with Dvorák’s Rusalka on the grounds of the Art and History Museums of Maitland.

The Color Purple

March 8 - 10

SparKyL Entertainment, Inc. presents The Color Purple, a landmark musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker at Dr Phillips Center.

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour

March 9 - 10

Widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, the legendary Bob Dylan comes to Orlando for two unforgettable nights of performances at the Dr. Phillips Center.

Leu Gardens Plant Sale

March 9 - 10

The Leu Garden’s Annual Plant Sale returns this weekend, where you can purchase directly from the growers. Best of all admission is free all weekend! Explore the Gardens and pick up some treasures to take home. Growers will be selling a variety of plants including: annuals, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, camellias, ferns, fruit trees, gingers, heliconias, herbs, native plants, orchids, palms, plumerias, roses, vines and more!

Sumter County Fair

March 1 - 9

11th Annual Touch a Truck