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The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Photo courtesy FSF
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2/26/25 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

This Orlando weekend is packed with fairs full of exciting carnival rides and delicious fair food! Head to the Apopka Fair at Kit Land Nelson Park, experience the Central Florida Fair at the fairgrounds, or take a day trip to Plant City for the Florida Strawberry Festival. This Saturday, cheer on your favorite monster truck during Monster Jam at Camping World Stadium. And for free fun, don’t miss the drone show at Fun Spot Orlando, Horizon West Fest in Winter Garden, and the Longwood Strawberry Fest—all happening on Saturday—plus the Orlando Gaming Expo on Sunday. Check out all the details below!

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Apopka Fair

Apopka
February 27 - March 2
The annual Apopka Fair returns with live entertainment, carnival food, rides, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Central Florida Fair

Orlando
February 27 - March 9
At the annual Central Florida Fair, enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more. READ MORE

Florida Strawberry Festival

Plant City
February 27 - March 9
This annual large community festival features 11 days of headline entertainment, livestock shows, exhibits, rides, attractions, and a huge variety of strawberry food items. READ MORE

SeaWorld Mardi Gras

Orlando
February 27 - March 9
Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment, and live music - Mardi Gras style as part of SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. READ MORE

Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical

Orlando
Weekends through March 9
In this deliciously funny new musical, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, you will learn that dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So, if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos! READ MORE

City of Ocoee's Spring into Conservation

Ocoee - FREE
Saturday, March 1
The City of Ocoee, FL is holding its annual Spring Into Conservation event. Enjoy a day of exciting activities and discover how you can help conserve water and use our resources more sustainably.  READ MORE

Fun Spot Orlando Drone Show

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Fun Spot America Theme Parks hosts an exclusive, one night only, drone show at its Orlando location. The Americana-themed Fun Spot America Drone Show lights up the night sky with vibrant images that seamlessly move from scene to shining scene. 300 drones will soar more than 300 feet in the air during the exclusive evening show. READ MORE

History Alive: Famous Floridians

Orlando
Saturday, March 1
What do Zora Neale Hurston, Bob Ross, and John Young have in common? They all called Central Florida home! Learn about these famous Floridians and the impact they had not only on Central Florida but on the world. The event features family-friendly activities and guided tours. READ MORE

Horizon West Fest

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Horizon West Fest is an annual celebration where residents, businesses, and organizations join together to showcase all things Horizon West. Enjoy music, stage performances, local eats, kids games and activities, a scavenger hunt, and loads of microlocal vendors. READ MORE

Longwood Strawberry Fest

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Visitors of the Longwood Strawberry Fest can enjoy strawberry treats, from fresh-picked berries to decadent desserts, as well as live music and kids activities such as face painting, bouncy castles, and games. Local artisans will also showcase their unique creations. READ MORE

Monster Jam at Camping World Stadium

Orlando
Saturday, March 1
Monster Jam returns to Camping World Stadium featuring world-class athletes and their monster trucks as they push the limits in competitions of speed and skill.  READ MORE

Winter Park St. Patrick's Day Parade

Winter Park - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Wear your green and head to Winter Park for a St. Patrick's Day parade down Park Avenue. READ MORE

Orlando Gaming Expo

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, March 2
Visit the Melrose Center to play and vote on games made during the Orlando Game Jam. Meet with local video game studios, educators, and developers to learn about things being developed right here in Orlando. READ MORE

Sensory Day at WonderWorks Orlando

Orlando
Sunday, March 2
At WonderWorks' Sensory Days, exhibits are modified for limited stimulation for kids with special needs. Music is lowered and the inversion tunnel does not operate so kids can enjoy themselves without feeling overwhelmed. READ MORE

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese

Multiple Locations
Sunday, March 2
Chuck E. Cheese has partnered with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders to provide a sensory-friendly event specifically for children with autism and other special needs. READ MORE

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