{"id":188940,"date":"2026-03-12T17:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/188940\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:18:07","slug":"6-things-to-do-march-13-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/188940\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things To Do: March 13-15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf40<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shamrockinfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shamrockinfest.com\/\">Shamrockin\u2019 Fest \u2013 BBQ &amp; Beer Festival <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">ORLANDO, FLa. \u2013 \ud83d\udccd201 N. Eustis Street, Eustis | March 13\u201314<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day weekend with a huge lineup of FREE street concerts, great food, and family fun. Irish bands like Scuttered the Bruce and Jig To A Milestone take the stage starting at 1 PM Saturday. The night wraps up with Def Lepprechaun by SWITCH LIVE! on the Guinness Stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Saturday also features Lake County\u2019s largest sanctioned BBQ competition, where YOU can taste and help judge. Enjoy vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, live music, a beer garden, whiskey tasting, a chili cook-off, and a cornhole tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Proceeds support the Firefighter Charity of Central Florida, which helps the community through programs like cancer awareness, holiday toy drives for families, and emergency support for firefighters.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf38<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FTLOSFL\/photos\/-4th-annual-health-wellness-womens-day-expo-join-us-for-a-day-dedicated-to-you-y\/1774063907329143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FTLOSFL\/photos\/-4th-annual-health-wellness-womens-day-expo-join-us-for-a-day-dedicated-to-you-y\/1774063907329143\/\">Health, Wellness &amp; Women\u2019s Day Expo<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd Brannon Center, New Smyrna Beach | March 15 | 11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Spend the day focused on wellness. This event features vendors specializing in women\u2019s health, skincare, massage, wellness services, and more. It\u2019s a great chance to shop, discover new services, and treat yourself.<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandocitysc.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2026\/matches\/orlvsmtl-03-14-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.orlandocitysc.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2026\/matches\/orlvsmtl-03-14-2026\/\">Orlando soccer weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It\u2019s a big weekend for soccer fans:<\/p>\n<p>Orlando City SC vs. Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign (home opener) \u2013 4 p.m. Sunday <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Both matches are at Inter&amp;Co Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf53<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmbayfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.palmbayfest.com\/\">Palm Bay Strawberry Fest <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd Fred Poppe Regional Park, Palm Bay | March 14\u201315 | 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Admission: $7 cash (Kids 2 &amp; under FREE)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Enjoy a sweet weekend with farm-fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, live entertainment, and tons of family fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Activities include monster truck rides, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting farm, games, contests, and vendors. Bring a canned good or a coupon for $1 off admission while supporting The Children\u2019s Hunger Project.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/mealsetc.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/mealsetc.org\/events\">March for Meals Walk &amp; Brunch <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd Cranes Roost Park | March 14 | 8\u201310:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Admission: $20\u2013$35<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Turn your steps into support for seniors in our community. Participants can join an optional 3.1-mile walk\/run around Cranes Roost Park, followed by a complimentary tasting brunch from Top Hat Catering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The event also features music, a 50\/50 raffle, and event T-shirts available for purchase. Every donation helps provide five meals for a local senior through Meals on Wheels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you want, I can also turn this into a 1-minute social media reel script (the way you usually present weekend events on air) with a fun intro and transitions. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf8c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/anime-pokemont-party-mini-con-tickets-1981253583803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/anime-pokemont-party-mini-con-tickets-1981253583803\">Anime &amp; PokeMONT Party- mini-con<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd Victory Pointe Park, 1050 Victory Way, Downtown Clermont | March 14 | 5 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Free event with free parking<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Anime fans won\u2019t want to miss this! Meet characters like Dragonite, Eevee, Snorlax, Pikachu, and My Melody, plus enjoy photo ops, anime artists, vendors, food trucks, and two live DJs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There will also be a local K-pop performance, award-winning cosplayers, Itasha cars, and art installations from IMMERSE Orlando. Cosplay is highly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf40Shamrockin\u2019 Fest \u2013 BBQ &amp; Beer Festival ORLANDO, FLa. \u2013 \ud83d\udccd201 N. 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