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Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Central Florida Fair, Touch a Truck

Indulge your inner trucker at Downtown Orlando Touch A Truck. Photo courtesy of the event
Indulge your inner trucker at Downtown Orlando Touch A Truck. Photo courtesy of the event
3/4/20 - By James Smith

There is good news for fans of sunshine this weekend. Daylight saving time brings an extra hour of afternoon sunlight to the Sunshine State, so why not get out and enjoy the outdoors. 

Hit the Central Florida Fair in Orlando this weekend before its annual run closes. Take in an arts festival in Lake Mary, or challenge yourself on the rides at the Apopka Fair.

Speaking of rides, there are theme park celebrations at Universal, SeaWorld and Epcot, and even a retro toy fest in Kissimmee. 

Whatever you do this weekend, know that your friends at Mommy Poppins Orlando will be with you throughout 2020 with updates on the best family happenings in the area. Check our events calendar for the most up-to-date events in Orlando and beyond, and remember to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.

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Who's the fastest pig? Find out at the Central Florida Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
Who's the fastest pig? Find out at the Central Florida Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair

Things to Do in Orlando All Weekend

Central Florida Fair

Orlando
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

Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts

Lake Mary
This annual arts festival features more than 150 arts and crafts exhibits, live entertainment, food trucks, and a Children's Creative Village with hands-on activities for kids. READ MORE

Apopka Fair

Apopka - FREE admission
The annual Apopka Fair returns with live entertainment, carnival food, rides, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Pete the Cat at Orlando REP

Orlando
The popular children's book character is coming to stage in the musical Pete the Cat,  a story about friendship and inspiration.  READ MORE

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Walt Disney World - Included with admission
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

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - Included with admission
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

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando
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
Go on an insect safari at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Photo courtesy of the preserve
Go on an insect safari at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Photo courtesy of the preserve

Things to Do in Orlando, Saturday, March 7

Youth Fishing Tournament, St. Cloud

St. Cloud
Kids can fish catch-and-release style in a pond stocked with catfish. Bring your own fishing pole and tackle; bait will be provided. READ MORE

Insect Safari at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland
During this program families can learn about native insects of Florida, with a different topic being featured each month. There will be a classroom presentation with a guided hike afterward. READ MORE

Downtown Orlando Touch-A-Truck

Orlando
Trucks and other vehicles used by workers and public servants every day throughout the community will be once again brought together in one place, straight to the eyes and hands of the children and families of Orlando. READ MORE

Daytona Supercross

Daytona
The annual Daytona Supercross dirt bike race takes place under the lights at the World Center of Racing. See world class pyrotechnics as the riders are introduced, and watch side-by-side action on the most demanding track on the Supercross circuit. READ MORE
Enjoy art, games, and more at Free Family Funday. Photo courtesy of the Mennello Museum of American Art
Enjoy art, games, and more at Free Family Funday. Photo courtesy of the Mennello Museum of American Art

Things to Do in Orlando, Sunday, March 8

Retro Toy-Con in Kissimmee

Kissimmee
This retro toy show features more than 50 vendors with vintage toys, video games, and comics. READ MORE

Sunday Funday at Orlando Metro Gymnastics - Lake Mary

Lake Mary
Orlando Metro Gymnastics' Lake Mary location is open for all ages to play on the bounce houses, obstacle courses, trampoline, rope swing, and more during its Sunday Funday event. READ MORE

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James Smith
James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.
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