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4/7/23 - By Charlotte B

Get the family outdoors to enjoy fun spring festivals happening in Orlando and Central Florida this season! From theme park festivals such as Universal's Mardi Gras and Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival, to delicious blueberry festivals in Eustis and Mount Dora, to Earth Day events in downtown Orlando, St. Cloud, Casselberry, and Oakland, there are options for everyone this spring.

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During the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot, families can enjoy beautiful gardens, elaborate topiary displays and more. Photo courtesy of Epcot
During the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot, families can enjoy beautiful gardens, elaborate topiary displays and more. Photo courtesy of Epcot

Spring Festivals at Theme Parks Near Orlando

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando - Daily through April 16, 2023
This annual springtime event at Universal Orlando is fun for the entire family. Enjoy street entertainment, parade, concerts, and themed flavors from all around the world. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - Select days through May 7, 2023
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival includes more than 180 culinary options, both international and domestic, as well as live performances ranging from country, Christian, Latin, rock, and more. READ MORE

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista - Daily through July 5, 2023
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE
Blueberry pie is the dish of the day at the Mount Dora Blueberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the spring festival
Blueberry pie is the dish of the day at the Mount Dora Blueberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the spring festival

Orlando Spring Festivals and Fairs, April 2023

Lake County Fair

Eustis - April 6-15, 2023
It's time for critters, corn dogs and carousels! Visit the 102nd Lake County Fair April 6-15 in Eustis. Check out all the exciting entertainment, fabulous fair food and rockin' rides. READ MORE

Absolutely Avalon

Orlando - Saturday, April 8, 2023
Enjoy an evening celebrating everything that makes Avalon Park amazing. This cultural festival includes food, music, pinwheel garden, cultural performances, bounce park, a laser light show, and more. READ MORE

Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival

Christmas - Saturday, April 15, 2023
The Bluegrass Festival returns to Fort Christmas Park, featuring music, performers, and food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the entertainment. READ MORE

Orlando Book Festival

Orlando - Saturday, April 15, 2023
A day-long celebration of books! Join the Orlando Public Library for panels and talks from bestselling authors from all over the state, including a keynote from R.L. Stine. READ MORE

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis - April 15-16 & 22-23, 2023
Join Amber Brooke Farms for the 2nd Annual Blueberry Festival. This is a three-weekend event full of blueberry-themed activities, photo ops, treats, live music, blueberry and sunflower picking, a blueberry mascot, face painting, food trucks, beer and wine, blueberry cobbler made-in-house, and blueberry stomping for wine production. READ MORE

International Food on Wheels Festival

Orlando - Sunday, April 16, 2023
Browse some of the best local gourmet food trucks all in one place, featuring dishes from around the world. There will be eating contests with prizes, live music, and entertainment. READ MORE

Apopka Spring Craft & Food Truck Fest

Apopka - Saturday, April 22, 2023
At the Apopka Spring Craft & Food Truck Fest, shop with local vendors, enjoy delicious food trucks, music, and kids activities. READ MORE

Central Florida Earth Day

Orlando - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Lake Eola's annual Earth Day event includes food preparation demonstrations, environmental education exhibits and activities, Earth kids zone, artist corner, animal haven, Mind Body Spirit classes, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival

Orlando - Saturday, April 22, 2023
This parade & festival celebrate Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and achievements throughout our community. Parade begins at 11am, followed by the festival which includes a kids play area, vendors, and food. READ MORE

Oakland Nature Preserve Earth Day Celebration

Oakland - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Spend Earth Day at Oakland Nature Preserve while partaking in a family GPS scavenger hunt. Start at the environmental center and use your smartphone to complete the scavenger hunt while exploring the preserve.  There will also be family activities at the cabin from 10am-2pm, including crafts and animal interactions. READ MORE

Springtoberfest

Casselberry - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Enjoy Oktoberfest in Spring with Springtoberfest, complete with German foods, live music, beer on tap, shows, and dancing. READ MORE

St. Cloud Earth Day Celebration

St. Cloud - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join the City of St. Cloud for an Earth Day celebration featuring environmental exhibits, eco-friendly classes, kids activities, face painting, recycling, paper shredding truck, and more. READ MORE

Casselberry Earth Fest & Arbor Day Celebration

Casselberry - Saturday, April 29, 2023
At Earth Fest, guests can enjoy free tree givewaways, workshops, Earth-friendly booths, recycled art show, butterfly releases, live entertainment, and kids activities. READ MORE

Windermere Spring Fling

Windermere - Saturday, April 29, 2023
Join the Windermere Police Department Foundation for a Spring Fling with food trucks, Bubble Bus, live music, face painting, bounce houses, and more. READ MORE

Apopka Art & Foliage Festival

Apopka - April 29& 30, 2023
This free community festival features locally grown foliage, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and more.  For the little ones there will be a Home Depot Kids Zone with a hay bale maze, face painting, make-and-take craft stations, and a butterfly tent. READ MORE

Mount Dora Blueberry Festival

Mount Dora - April 29 & 30, 2023
The annual Blueberry Festival promotes the growing Florida blueberry industry with vendors, music, a pie-eating contest and of course, blueberries. READ MORE

St. Johns River Festival of the Arts

Sanford - April 29 & 30, 2023
The annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts includes arts demos and workshops for all ages, live entertainment, chalk art, and a Culinary Arts Court with gourmet food. READ MORE
Thrill to the children's activities at the Kids Fringe Festival, part of the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival. Photo courtesy of Kids Fringe
Thrill to the children's activities at the Kids Fringe Festival, part of the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival. Photo courtesy of Kids Fringe

Orlando Spring Festivals and Fairs, May 2023

Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Ocoee - Friday, May 5, 2023
The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation, partnering with downtown businesses, hosts a Cinco de Mayo block party with live music, balloon artist, face painter, rock wall, and more. READ MORE

Apopkon

Apopka - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Located at Camp Wewa in Apopka, Apopkon is a pop culture, sci-fi, comic book, and toy collector festival. Event features vendors, food trucks, Cosplay competition, and more in a family-friendly environment. READ MORE

College Park Spring Fest

Orlando - Saturday, May 6, 2023
The theme of this year's College Park Spring Fest is "Anything Goes 90's Dance Party," so get your 90's nostalgia ready! Enjoy live music, art installations, and interactive activities like the Bubble Bus. READ MORE

Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm Smile Orlando

Orlando - Saturday, May 6, 2023
Make ‘m Smile is an annual event to celebrate kids with all types of disabilities (VIPs). The event features games, characters, animals, food, entertainment, community resources, a friendship stroll, and more. READ MORE

Uptown Altamonte Family Fest

Altamonte Springs - Saturday, May 13, 2023
Family Fest focuses on STEAM activities and demonstrations for kids. There is also a scavenger hunt and fishing derby. READ MORE

Arab Festival Orlando

Orlando - Sunday, May 14, 2023
The Arab American Community Center of Florida presents its annual Arab Festival, featuring food, culture, music, family fun, kids activities, live entertainment, and vendors. READ MORE

City of Ocoee Community Picnic

Ocoee - Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Ocoee Police Department hosts a day of fun for the entire family, with food, games, bounce house, music, face painting, and more. READ MORE

The Orlando Fringe: Kids Fringe

Orlando - May 20-21 & 27-28, 2023
The annual Kids Fringe Festival, part of the Orlando Fringe, features arts, crafts, shows, games, and more just for kids. Special children’s theater performances take place on the main stage. READ MORE

Hamlin Hoedown

Winter Garden - Saturday, May 27, 2023
Gallop over to Hamlin for a Hoedown, featuring pony rides, petting zoo, kids DJ, crafts, face painting, stilt walkers, and farm activities. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

German American Society of Central Florida
Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library
Windermere Town Square
Historic Downtown Sanford
College Park Main Street