Events in Central Florida

Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival® rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors from throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. The fabric of American life is woven into the Festival through social events, contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, and parades with glorious floats and high-stepping marching bands.

The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry.

For more information, visit HERE.

Join us at the log cabin for a delightful evening of food, beer, and wine. Enjoy the company of fellow nature enthusiasts while listening to music and engaging in great conversations.

After grabbing dessert, take a leisurely stroll down the Healthy West Orange Boardwalk, guided by luminaries. Listen to the owls, the frogs, maybe the whippoorwill, and keep your eyes open for fireflies as they might be starting to emerge.

Tickets are $50 per person.

For more information, visit HERE.

Page 15’s 5th annual Pop-Up Poetry event in Parramore will feature a power hour of poetry from our community’s young artists and community leaders.

Local students and celebrated community leaders (names coming soon in 2026) will perform, giving youth a chance to express themselves, build confidence, and connect with their neighbors. Studies show that creative writing can help young people process emotions, strengthen communication skills, and feel a sense of belonging.

This free lunchtime event is open to the public, with light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Donations are welcome to support Page 15’s year-round programs, which serve more than 600 children across Central Florida, helping them develop literacy, storytelling, and critical thinking skills.

RSVP: Locals can reserve seats at Page15.org once tickets are live in January.

We are excited to announce the fourth annual Dogtoberfest 2026 at Krush Brau Park, an exceptional celebration that harmoniously blends our love for dogs, great beer, and the enduring spirit of our community.

Dogtoberfest will feature Vendors, Music, the Florida Wiener Dog Derby Races, a face painter, pups, K9 demonstrations & much more.

Enjoy delectable German food, refreshing German beer, and a host of other exciting activities! Come out with the family and your fur baby and

Enjoy the event!

Set within the scenic beauty of Krush Brau Park, this event is more than a day out – it’s an experience meant to build enduring memories and enrich the bond with your beloved furry friends.

Starting at noon, you’ll be greeted with a smorgasbord of fun and interactive activities tailored for both you and your dog.

What to Expect:

• K-9 unit Demonstration (Osceola Police Department)
• Florida Weiner Dog Derby Race
• CFL Cutest Pet Contest!
• Food and Drinks
• Pet-friendly Vendors

For more information, visit HERE.

If you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You’ll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Find your fandom family at MEGACON Orlando. All 180,000 of them.

Show Hours:
Thursday 4 PM – 9 PM^
Friday 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

^ Special Preview on Thursday at 2 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 4-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

Special After-Hours event at Universal Orlando Resort

Get ready for one of the biggest parties MEGACON Orlando has ever thrown reserved exclusive areas within Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida just for you. All night long you’ll have unlimited access to the incredible rides and attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™, along with Jurassic World VelociCoaster, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® and more.

For more information, click HERE.

You’re invited to join NextStep Orlando at our 16th Annual Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon happening Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.

NextStep Orlando, a non-profit organization, helps those paralyzed from a spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury or other neurological disorders. We provide access to activity-based therapies that promote functional recovery and improve the health and quality of life for people living with paralysis.

This heartwarming event is the highlight of our year where we can showcase the hard work of our clients as they “walk” down the Red Carpet. It is truly breathtaking to see! Our clients come from Orlando and surrounding communities, as well as out-of-state and even internationally. Imagine hearing a client’s story of being injured (and told they were never going to walk again) as they are progressing down a Red Carpet in front of hundreds of cheering fans. This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss!!

For more information, visit HERE.

Firefighters from across the country will converge on Seminole County, Florida April 1-4 at Seminole State in Sanford for the inaugural All American Challenge and Training Camp, a preseason event in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series. Deemed by ESPN as “the toughest two minutes in sports,” the Firefighter Challenge tests the strength, endurance and technical skills required in real-life emergency response.

The course simulates real-world firefighting demands, including:
• climbing a five-story tower
• hose hoists
• forcible entry
• hose drags
• rescuing a 165-pound mannequin

Seminole County is hosting and the Seminole County Fire Department has nearly 30 personnel participating in the events. One of the teams is made of our Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Shift Commander, Assistant Chief of Special Ops and Assistant Chief of EMS. If you’d like any other information or angles, I’ll be happy to provide.

Event is free for all spectators.

For more information, visit HERE.

Bring a flashlight and a basket to this adults-only party. Have fun hunting for more than 5,000 eggs hidden around the venue grounds after dark, each holding a special prize such as gift certificates, coupons, adult beverages, lotto tickets, treats, and cash. This is a competitive event; the harder you hunt, the more you find. Activations such as photo ops, food trucks, live DJ, cash bar & more.

It’s not just a hunt… IT’S A PARTY.

Proceeds from the Adult Easter Egg Hunt are donated to the wedding charity WeddingWish.org

This is a 21 and up event, no exceptions, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or Shine, no refunds.

For more information/tickets, visit HERE.