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Argh, ye landlubbers! March brings the Pirate Seafood Festival to Longwood. Photo courtesy of the festival
Argh, ye landlubbers! March brings the Pirate Seafood Festival to Longwood. Photo courtesy of the festival
2/26/23 - By Charlotte B

From St. Patrick's Day and Purim to spring break, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Orlando!

March kicks off fair season in Central Florida, with both the Central Florida Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival in early March, and the Seminole County Fair at the end of the month. Mark your calendars for some outdoor festivals, including the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Mount Dora Spring Festival, and the Longwood Pirate Seafood Festival. And the theme parks are hopping with fun events, like Universal's Mardi Gras, Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival.

Find more March fun with our Orlando Outdoor Activities Guide, day trip ideas for spring break, and more.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

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The youngest family members enjoy the Kiddie Korral at the Florida Strawberry Festival! Photo courtesy of the festival
The youngest family members enjoy the Kiddie Korral at the Florida Strawberry Festival! Photo courtesy of the festival

Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this March

A Big Day for Baseball: A Magic Tree House Adventure at Orlando Shakes

Orlando - Through March 18, 2023
Join Jack and Annie on a musical journey based on the popular Magic Tree House book "A Big Day for Baseball." The Magic Tree House transports the audience back in time to a baseball game in 1947 in Brooklyn, with baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson. READ MORE

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Orlando - 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

FunHundred at Mead Botanical Gardens

Winter Park - Through April 30, 2023
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its centennial anniversary with an immersive art experience at Mead Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through a variety of art and garden exhibits that tell a visual story of Winter Park's history. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

Orlando - 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 - March 1-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

Central Florida Fair

Orlando - March 2-12, 2023
The annual Central Florida Fair features carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment, animals, STEM events and competitions, and more. READ MORE

Florida Strawberry Festival

Plant City - March 2-12, 2023
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

Spring It On at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee - March 3-May 14, 2023
Enjoy a variety of spring festivities at Gaylord Palms resort, including pastel blooms throughout the garden atrium, a brand-new "Luminosity" light show, dive-in movie nights, oversized Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny making appearances on select days.   READ MORE

Daytona Supercross

Daytona - Saturday, March 4, 2023
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

Touch a Truck at Addition Financial Arena (UCF)

Orlando - Saturday, March 4, 2023
The 10th annual Touch-a-Truck presented by Duke Energy will roll back onto Knights Plaza at Addition Financial Arena on Saturday, March 4th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Addition Financial Arena is hosting this free, interactive experience for families and kids of all ages. READ MORE

Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts

Lake Mary - March 4-5, 2023
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

Purim Palooza

Orlando - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Celebrate the holiday of Purim at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Activities include inflatables, photo booth, temporary tattoos, barbecue, and tasty hamantaschen. READ MORE

Apopka Fair

Apopka - March 9-12, 2023
The annual Apopka Fair returns with live entertainment, carnival food, rides, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Winter Park - March 17-19, 2023
The annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival includes over 200 artists on display plus a children's village, art workshops, school exhibits, live entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Avalon Park Community Campout

Orlando - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Bring camping gear for a community campout in the park, complete with a cookout dinner and family-friendly activities READ MORE

Paint the Cloud Green: St. Patrick's Day Light Parade & Street Party

St. Cloud - Saturday, March 18, 2023
The Paint the Cloud Green event features a light up night parade. Afterwards, enjoy live Irish music, dance performances, and food trucks. READ MORE

Sanford St. Paddy's Day Truck Pull and Street Festival

Sanford - Saturday, March 18, 2023
The annual St. Paddy's day truck pull and street festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, and a truck pull featuring the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department, and many locally-owned businesses. READ MORE

Mount Dora Spring Festival

Mount Dora - March 18-19, 2023
This arts and crafts festival held in historic Mount Dora features more than 250 exhibitors. READ MORE

Seminole County Fair

Sanford - March 24 - April 1, 2023
The annual Seminole County Fair is a traditional celebration for the whole family. This family-friendly event features state-of-the-art thrill rides, a Kiddieland designed especially for children, delicious fair food, and challenging games of skill. READ MORE

The Great Duck Derby

Winter Park - Saturday, March 25, 2023
Bring the kids to Mead Botanical Gardens for the annual Duck Derby. Adopt a rubber duck and watch it race, enjoy live music, and stroll the beautiful gardens. READ MORE

Taste of Oviedo

Oviedo - Saturday, March 25, 2023
This annual event features food and drinks from local eateries, live entertainment, a farmers' market, and a kids zone with STEM and art activities, escape room, bounce houses, and more. READ MORE

Longwood Pirate Festival

Longwood - March 25-26, 2023
Bring the family out to this two-day event featuring a free kids zone and live entertainment, including music and aerial performers. Other activities include a pirate encampment village with pirates and a ship for kids to climb, mermaids, a mechanical shark. Food options include ocean delights and food for landlubbers, too. READ MORE

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