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Get out your green and visit the Promenade at Sunset Walk to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Photo courtesy of Sunset Walk
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3/15/23 - By James Smith

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend with family-friendly events taking place in Oviedo, Winter Garden, St. Cloud, and Sanford. Spring festivals are in full gear, including the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Kowtown Festival, and the Mount Dora Spring Festival. This Saturday, kids can make and fly their own kite at Avalon Park's Kite Day. Read on for all the details, and for more spring break ideas, check out our Spring Break 2023 Roundup!

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

Orlando - Last days! March 16 & 18
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Orlando - March 16-19
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Orlando - Friday, March 17
Bring the family to Lake Eola for a screening of Turning Red. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and snacks. READ MORE

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Kissimmee - Friday, March 17
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St. Patrick's Day Skate at Astro Skating Center

Orlando - Friday, March 17
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Oviedo St. Patrick's Day Festival in the Park

Oviedo - March 17-18
This two-day event at Center Lake Park includes live Irish entertainment, bangers and mash, Irish step dancers, face painting, jugglers, a photo booth, green beer, and more. READ MORE

Crooked Can Celtic Festival

Winter Garden - March 17-19
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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Winter Park - March 17-19
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Avalon Park Community Campout

Orlando - Saturday, March 18
Bring your camping gear for a community campout in the park, complete with a cookout dinner from 6-8pm and a family friendly movie starting at dusk. READ MORE

Avalon Park Kite Day

Orlando - Saturday, March 18
Bring the kids out to make their own kite and fly it with guidance from professional kite flyers. Free kite making begins at 10am, or families are welcome to bring their own kites. READ MORE

Curry Ford West's Little Entrepreneur Fair

Orlando - Saturday, March 18
This community carnival-themed event features live entertainment, food trucks, carnival games, and more. Bring cash to shop amongst the cutest "little" business owners as well! READ MORE

Hamlin St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Winter Garden - Saturday, March 18
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Kowtown Festival

Kissimmee - Saturday, March 18
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Paint the Cloud Green: St. Patrick's Day Light Parade & Street Party

St. Cloud - Saturday, March 18
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Sanford St. Paddy's Day Truck Pull and Street Festival

Sanford - Saturday, March 18
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

Brick Convention Orlando

Kissimmee - March 18-19
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Mount Dora Spring Festival

Mount Dora - March 18-19
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Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film

Maitland - Sunday, March 19
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