Welcome to a busy weekend of events here in Orlando!
This weekend is of course St Patrick's Day Weekend and we have a whole weekend of events and happenings to celebrate, and if you are looking to get lively this St. Patricks Day, then don your best green outfit, lace up your dancing shoes, grab a friend or two and check out our guide to all the crazy Irish happenings all weekend.
It's not all St Paddy's Day, we also have the Orlando Boat Show happening at the Orange County Convention Center, a massive Lego Brick Convention at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, plus much. much more.
Whatever you decide to do this weekend, have an amazing time!
Friday March 17 - Sunday March 19, 2023
Happy St. Patricks Day Weekend!
Friday March 17
2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023
The popular and fragrant, 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment.
The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2023, 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.
2023 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series
Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023
Get ready to rock with the Garden Rocks Concert Series, part of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Concerts are included with park admission, and a valid park reservation.
This Weekend's Concerts
March 17 & 18
Mike DelGuidice
March 19 & 20
Blue Oyster Cul
Universal's 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval
Now - Sunday April 16, 2023
Every spring, the fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando Resort for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party.
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs through April 16, 2023.
The parkwide celebrations will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and more.
The 2023 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival
Now - Sunday, May 7, 2023
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 and cocktail selections, including more than 75 craft brews.
Add a taste of rock, country, Latin, or throwback sounds at our live music shows, and enjoy even more diverse entertainment and surprises at special times like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo.
With so many exquisite flavors to top off exhilarating coasters and extraordinary animal encounters, the Seven Seas Food Festival is a voyage to fill the belly!
As part of the festival enjoy free big name concerts in the Bayside Stadium, check out this weekend's concerts:
March 19: Hanson
Festival and Concerts included with valid theme park admission
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival
Friday, March 10, 2023 - Sunday, May 21, 2023
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.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is available with valid theme park admission.
As part of the festival enjoy free big name concerts, check out this weekend's concert:
March 18: SWV
March 19: Dustin Lynch
Spongebob The Musical
Now - April 30, 2023
The hit Nickelodeon show Spongebob has become a big, splashy Broadway musical, and you can see it right here in Orlando, now through until April 30 at the Orlando Repertory Theatre on E Princeton Street, Orlando.
Tickets available now.
Dive into the undersea town of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob and his quirky circle of friends and neighbors – Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and even Plankton – in this dynamic stage musical with songs from music’s most legendary artists.
Chaos erupts when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation at the threat of Mt. Humongous. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Josephine at the Orlando Ren Theater
Now - Sunday, March 19, 2023
With new scenes, an amazing live band, and a legendary performance, Josephine is coming home to Orlando.
Local legend Tymisha Harris is bringing her critically-acclaimed Josephine musical to Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company from March 9 through until 19, and tickets are on sale now.
Josephine, performed by Tymisha Harris and created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro, is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century.
Sweet Charity at Osceola Arts
Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
Will Charity find love in the Big Apple? Find out as Osceola Arts presents Sweet Charity, a musical comedy about hopeless romantic Charity Valentine!
Sweet Charity takes to the main stage from March 10 through until March 26, 2023 at 2411 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee.
This Bob Fosse musical comedy tells the story of Charity Valentine. She is a hopeless romantic dance hall hostess who hasn’t been lucky in love since moving to the Big Apple. Enter Oscar, a mild-mannered accountant, who just might be the ONE!
Shout The Mod Musical
Friday, March 17 - Sunday April 22, 2023
With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and outrageous dance moves, SHOUT! The Mod Musical is getting ready to take Central Florida audiences back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s.
The Winter Park Playhouse will resemble the glorious 1960's London and the liberating days that made England swing!
This hit Off-Broadway musical features an irresistible score of popular music of the decade from favorite artists like Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu, Petula Clark, and more!
To purchase tickets for SHOUT! The Mod Musical at The Winter Park Playhouse call the box office at 407-645-0145 or visit online now.
Shen Yun 2023
Thursday, March 16 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Shen Yun at Dr Phillips Center takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country and it's back for it's 64th year.
The free to browse show features hundreds of national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and much more.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals attracting up to 250,000 visitors each year.
The Orlando Boat Show
Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023
Central Florida's premier boat show, The Orlando Boat Show is returning to the Orange County Convention Center, the show will feature 21 Of Central Florida's best boat dealers representing over 80 manufacturers, dealers attending the show includes Ultimate Marine, BMC Boats, Boaters Exchange, Boat Max, Regal & Natique, Tommy's Florida and many more, with over 400 boats on show!
8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival
Friday, March 17, 2023
The 8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival returns to The Orlando Science Center for an evening of whiskey galore, featuring fine single malt, blended scotch and American whiskeys including bourbon and rye, and favored whiskeys, plus there will even be beer and wine!
Once Upon A Spring Celebration
Now - Sunday, May 14, 2023
Spring is in bloom, and the Easter Bunny, and of course the return of the much loved Once Upon a Spring celebration at the luxurious Gaylord Palms here in Orlando.
This year's event features plenty of oversized pastel eggs, beautiful springtime flowers, activities in the new Adventure Kids’ Clubhouse, an Easter Day Buffet, a pirate escape room, themed scavenger hunt and everyone’s favorite holiday hares, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny!
Morse Museum – Spring Friday Nights
Friday, March 17, 2023
Enjoy various musicians and musical groups while exploring the Charles Hosmer Museum of American Art.
Admission for all visitors is free from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fridays.
This Friday enjoy Beautiful Music Woodwind Ensemble, featuring cello, clarinet, flugelhorn, flute, and oboe.
Art After Dark in Lake Nona
Friday, March 17, 2023
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm.
Perfectly nestled between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine of Lake Nona, Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family.
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 to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon.
Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road, Disney Springs
Thursday, March 16 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
At Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs, guests can celebrate the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, the most authentic Irish festival in America.
This year's festival is happening from Thursday, March 16 until Sunday, March 19.
Raglan Road will be flying in some of the top bands from Ireland including Elevation, Clare Sands, Strings & Things, and many, many more.
Plus, of course, the fan-favorite Raglan Road Irish Dancers will also be performing throughout the festival and are ready to teach you a few dance steps!
And the fun doesn’t stop there! There will also be a face painter, giveaways, merchandise and more.
Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road one March 16, 18, and 19, while on St Paddy's Day, March 17, guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a $20 cover charge.
Crooked Can Celtic Festival at Crooked Can Brewing Company
Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Join the Crooked Can Brewing Company in Winter Garden for three days of Live Celtic Music, Irish Dancers, Local Vendors, Delicious Eats and so much more...
This FREE for all ages Festival will kick off St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023 and end on March 19, 2023.
St Patrick's Day Breakfast at Game Room & Social
March 17, 2023
Kick off your St. Patrick's Day in style!
Head now to Game Room & Social Club for pre-sale tickets that include breakfast and one beer or mimosa.
Tickets are $20, and include the following:
Irish Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, corn beef hash, potatoes, and Guinness glazed sausages.
1 Beer or Mimosa
All-day wristband for access to all venues, and live music. (9am - 2 am)
You'll find Game Room Social Club at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32801.
House of Blues Shamrock Party
Friday, March 17, 2023
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with House of Blues Orlando at the restaurant for a Shamrock Party!
They open at 11am with delicious food & drink specials. PLUS enjoy live music in the courtyard all day long!
Celeb Karaoke With Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera
Friday, March 17, 2023
Join pop sensations Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera for a St Patrick's Day of good ol' fashion sing-a-long Karaoke at Guilt Orlando.
This will not be your average karaoke experience, you'll have the chance to jam out with Joey & Ryan up on stage, as well as performing with a full live band who’s got your back in making you feel like a true pop star.
It’ll be an evening of belting out and dancing to your favorite tunes, with your favorite people at a full blown St. Patrick’s Day party, sing-a-long Karaoke and celebrity pop stars, Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera.
General admission is $65, with VIP options available too. Get tickets now.
Orlando St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
Friday, March 17, 2023
Orlando Pub Crawl presents their big green St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl!
Pub Crawl Venue's
Stagger Inn, Eden Lounge, The Woods, Elixir, Neon Beach, 64 North, Chillers. High Tide, Cahoots and Wall St Plaza Street Party.
Admission to all participating venues is included with ticket price, plus 4 Complimentary Coors Lights, Tito’s Vodka cocktails, or Crown Apple shots.
$3 Coors Light, $5 Tito’s vodka cocktails, and $5 Crown Apple shots.
Tickets start at $25.
St. Patrick's Day Street Party at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Friday, March 17, 2023
Join in the St Patrick's Day fun at the Outdoor Street Party Celebration at The Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee.
Nonstop music beginning at 2 PM with DJ K1X, DJ Scotty B., and Def Lepprechaun live!
Highlights include, street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and green beverage specials, and more!
FREE admission and parking, rain or shine.
St Patricks Day at ICON Park
Friday, March 17, 2023
ICON Park is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17.
Guests will receive a complimentary lanyard and pass with all the participating venues and their drink specials.
At each location guests purchase a drink from, their pass will be stamped. After receiving stamps from all the participating venues, the pass can be turned in for a free ride on The Wheel.
Participating venues include a variety on fan favorites including Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, Brother Jimmy’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Max Action Arena and more.
Plus, The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights will be lit up in a festive green, making it the perfect backdrop for your St Paddy's Day photos!
ShamRock The Block Street Party in Thornton Park
Friday, March 17, 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Second Annual ShamRock the Block Street Party! Join The 808, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen and Burton's Thornton Park for Orlando's best St. Patrick's Day Block Party!
Street Games including Beer Pong, Flip Cup and Cornhole with great prizes. Complimentary Drink included with ticket - Tito’s, Tullamore Dew, Guinness, Miller Lite.
Exclusive Drink Specials and Amazing Local Food.
Pat O’Brien’s St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Friday, March 17 - 18 2023
Enjoy exclusive food and drink options, as well as incredible live entertainment, such as a DJ, band, stilt walkers, and a dueling piano set at Pat O'Brien's in Universal's CityWalk.
While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663.
Milk District St. Paddy's Day Bar + Bites Crawl
Friday, March 17, 2023
It's time to get Lucky in the streets as you search for the end of the rainbow.
Get your greenest attire and it is time to celebrate without the craziness of Downtown.
Join The Milk District's Bar + Bites Crawl, when the District turns green and we find those leprechauns together.
Grab your luckiest friends for the line up that will keep you looking for that four leaf clover all weekend long!
INCLUDED: Event Wristband and Exclusive Drink Specials
Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival
Friday, March 17, 2023
Taking place at the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a family friendly celebration of all things Irish.
Featuring live Irish entertainment by Fiddler & Crossroads, Paddy O Furniture, Bangers & Mash, The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more!
Finnegan's Irish Step Dancers will be performing, with stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting for the kids.
This is a free festival to attend, but beer punch cards must be purchased for Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp beer on tap. For ages 21 and over only.
St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Hamlin
Friday, March 17, 2023
Round up your clan, don your green attire, and head to Hamlin Green Space, for a family-friendly day of live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food trucks, Irish beverages, and shenanigans!
FREE Admission and Entertainment
St. Patrick's Day Hangout at Windermere Brewing Company
Friday, March 17, 2023
A fun, casual day of live music, good beer, and good times. Live Music from Layla Brisbois and the Wendy Tercier duo.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
at Publix GreenWise Market Lakeland
Friday, March 17, 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, drink specials, and Irish inspired cheese boards.
Plus, the hot bar will be $1 off per pound and include bangers & mash, corned beef, and cabbage for one day only.
The’ll also have a shamrock hunt if you want to try your luck. If you find a hidden shamrock in the aisles, bring it to an associate and you’ll win a gift card!
No tickets are needed for this event. So simply show up, have fun, at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing
St Patrick's Day Party at Howl At The Moon
Friday, March 17, 2023
Let the luck of the Irish shine down on you at Howl at the Moon this St. Paddy’s day.
We know this holiday is not only about green beer and shamrocks – it is about having a celebration.
Saturday March 18
5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
Saturday, March 18, 2023
The 5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival hosted by Historic Downtown Sanford takes place in the ‘Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co.
Get together with your tribe and form teams of 10 and pull a fire truck for some major bragging rights, and a fun day out!
Participants include the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department and many locally-owned businesses.
All proceeds will benefit Special Needs Advocacy Program, Inc.
Live music on multiple stages, lots of craft beer, food trucks, craft vendors and lots of Sanford Fun! (Photo Historic Downtown Sanford)
St Patrick's Day Party at Boxi Park Orlando
March 18, 2023
Get green at Boxi Park in Lake Nona with food specials, authentic dancers and the Mt. Dora Marching Band.
$5 Cover after 5pm.
St Cloud St. Patrick's Day Light Parade and Street Party
March 18, 2023
Let's LIGHT UP the town GREEN for St. Patrick's Day!
Paint the Cloud Green - LIGHT UP Parade and Downtown Celebration.
After the parade the City of St Cloud is going to Paint downtown Green with live musical entertainment, dance performances, Irish Step Dancing, festive activities, food trucks and more!
Parade starts at Lakeshore Boulevard, comes south on Pennsylvania to 11th, over to Massachusetts and ends back at Lakeshore.
Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts
Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 19, 2023
Downtown Mount Dora's streets will come alive on Saturday March 18, and Sunday March 19 with an eclectic display of Fine and Fun Arts and Crafts by more than 250 exhibitors.
Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts is a fun, FREE, two-day, open-air event, with historic Mount Dora as a backdrop. This event ranked in the TOP 25 BEST in America.
Saturday Nite Classic Car Show/Cruise
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Old Town celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show/Cruise on Saturday, March 18.
The anniversary show will feature show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. The all-day celebrations begins at 11 am and includes live entertainment, giveaways, and more, until 11 pm. Live Music will feature ,The Dukes from 1 pm – 5 pm, and Johnny Wild and The Delights from 7 pm – 11 pm.
The Orlando Brick Convention
Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 19, 2023
Professional LEGO artists from across the country will be taking part in The Orlando Brick Convention showcasing their amazing LEGO creations and meeting fans, with guests having the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with LEGO celebrities, including the cast from the hit LEGO Masters TV show.
Attendees will also be able to let their creativity flow in the Construction Zone where they can build their own LEGO set as well as take photos with life-sized LEGO models.
Hot Rods for Heroes Car, Truck & Bike Show
Saturday, March 18, 2023
The 5th annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car, Truck & Bike Show returns on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm in the northwest parking lot of The Oviedo Mall in Oviedo.
This is a fun-filled, family afternoon organized by the Honor Flight Central Florida with over 200 classic and modern show cars, trucks and motorcycles on display.
Corey Smith
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Corey Smith performing live at The House Of Blues Orlando, Get tickets now.
Orlando Area Farmers Markets
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Winter Garden Farmers Market
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Winter Park Farmers Market
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park.
Lake Mary Farmers Market
The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9am-1:30pm at Lake Mary City Hall.
City of Longwood Farmer's Market
Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am to 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.
Lake Nona Farmers Market
Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.
Sunday March 19
Orlando Area Farmers Markets
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park
One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebration Farmers Market
Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
East Orlando Farmer's Market
The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
Clermont Farmer's Market
Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Mount Dora Village Market
Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.
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