Before the Sunshine State’s sweltering summer weather takes hold, a slew of springtime events land in Central Florida this weekend.
Featuring everything from ice cream to art-inspired floral decor and mini golf to bluegrass, a full slate of happenings in the greater Orlando area provides something for people of all ages and interests to explore.
Here are 21 ideas for things to do the weekend of April 10-12.
All weekend
Art In Bloom at Orlando Museum of Art: The annual spring fundraiser presented by the Council of 101 brings floral art, fashion, design and special events to the museum. Events throughout the weekend of April 10-12 and general admission from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; $20 adults, $12 children (3-12), seniors, active-duty military and first responders; omart.org
The Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival: 12 big bands on two stages, plus food trucks, craft beer, vendors and a $5 kid zone. 6-10 p.m. April 10 and 2-10 p.m. April 11 at 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free with VIP upgrade available; maitlandjazzandblues.com
Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival: The Central Florida Fairgrounds plays host to jam bands, DJs, cannabis vendors, tattoo artists and visual art. Doors open at 1 p.m. April 11-12 at 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando; $89.98-$159.98 (all ages, kids 6 and under enter for free); floridagroves.com
Florida Film Festival: The annual event, now in its 35th year, opens on Friday night and runs through April 19 with a slate of more than 160 films to explore. The festival is at Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park Village; $13 for individual screenings; floridafilmfestival.com
Spring Fever in the Garden: Hosted by the Bloom & Grow Garden Society, this event transforms Winter Garden’s Plant Street into a “delightful celebration of spring and all things gardening.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12 in downtown Winter Garden; free admission; springfeverinthegarden.org
Orlando Kite Festival brings tons of family fun and STEM concepts for kids
Friday
Friday Nights at the Morse: Free admission for all visitors at the Winter Park museum, plus live music from the Beautiful Music Romance Duo. 4-8 p.m. April 10 at 445 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park; free; morsemuseum.org
Steeln’ Peaches: Allman Brothers Revue: Celebrating five years as a band, this Allman Brothers tribute band will perform two sets at Tuffy’s Music Box. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. April 10 at 200 S. Myrtle Ave. in Sanford; $32.98 (21+ only); tuffysmusicbox.com
Saturday
Gopher Tortoise Day at Split Oak Forest: Join Friends of Split Oak Forest and FWC to learn about gopher tortoises, Florida reptiles and native plants. 8:30 a.m. hike, activities until 2 p.m. April 11 at 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road in Orlando; free; facebook.com/FriendsofSplitOak
Bluegrass in the Park: Bluegrass musicians bring a day of music to attendees gathered at the picturesque Fort Christmas Historical Park, with concessions available. Bring your own chairs and blanket. 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11 at 1300 N. Fort Christmas Road in Christmas; free; fchsinfo.com
German Festival 2026 at Krush Brau Park: Enjoy a day full of German food, drinks and merriment. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 11 at 2198 Four Winds Blvd. in Kissimmee; $15 (adults ages 14+, 13 and under are free) or $20 at the door; krushbraupark.com
The 43rd Annual Spring Fling: Hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, this event takes over Lakefront Park with a bass fishing tournament, food trucks, craft vendors, live entertainment and a kids zone. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11 at 1104 E. Lakeshore Blvd. in St. Cloud; free admission; rotaryclubofstcloudfl.org
Sanford Mini Masters: A “teeny tiny golf tournament” takes visitors around downtown Sanford for a day of mini golf, drinks, music and “legendary downtown antics.” 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 11 starting at 114 S. Palmetto Ave. in Sanford; free; facebook.com/CeleryCityCraft
Kids Night Out at Central Florida Zoo: This kids-only (ages 5-12) event celebrates Earth Day after dark. 6:30 p.m. April 11 at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford; $32-$37 per child; centralfloridazoo.org
Leu Gardens Jazz & Blues Spring Concert: Celebrate the “magic of spring” with jazz and blues music outdoors from the Robert Harris Group, Daniel Heitz Band and Cigano Swing Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. April 11; $27.41-$35.93; leugardens.org
Blue Angels fly over Cocoa Beach during this weekend’s air show
Rockin’ at the Roost 2026: Enjoy the music of the Eagles featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. The show is at 8 p.m. April 11 at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs; $43 general admission; orlandophil.org
The Smoking Jackets Present a Tribute to Johnny Cash: Central Florida musicians cover the music of the blues legend at The Ritz Theater. 7:30 p.m. April 11 at 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; $22.50-$37.50; ritztheatersanford.com
Sunday
Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll and Pup Walk: A major expansion marks the event’s biggest year yet, with 25 flavors distributed at 25 businesses, plus the first-ever pup walk. 3-5 p.m. April 12 in downtown Mount Dora; $15 for adults and $8 for children younger than 12; mountdora.com
Just Call Moe Mini-Masters: This charity mini-golf event hosted by Rauce Padgett presents a friendly competition to benefit The Faine House, a Central Florida non-profit helping young adults who have aged out of foster care. Check-in at 2:30, golf time from 3-5 p.m. April 12 at Congo River Golf (5901 International Drive in Orlando); $20 per spectator and $50 per participant; justcallmoe.com
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta: The monthly event brings 60+ food trucks and tents to downtown Sanford. 1-6 p.m. April 12 on East 2nd Street in Sanford; free attendance; sanfordfoodtruckfiesta.com
Central Florida Jazz Society presents Palm Beach Society Orchestra: An afternoon of American classics, Disney magic and big band jazz at the Blue Bamboo. 3-5 p.m. April 12 at 460 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park; $30-$35; bluebambooartcenter.com
Month of Jazz presents Tuesday Again: Hosted by Timucua Arts Foundation at the white house, this trio plays jazz fusion mixed with tradition. 7:30 p.m. April 12 at 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando; $30; timucua.com
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