Before the Sunshine State\u2019s sweltering summer weather takes hold, a slew of springtime events land in Central Florida this weekend.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here are 21 ideas for things to do the weekend of April 10-12.<\/p>\n
All weekend<\/p>\n
Art In Bloom at Orlando Museum of Art:\u00a0The 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<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival:\u00a0The 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<\/a><\/p>\n Florida Film Festival:\u00a0The 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<\/a><\/p>\n Spring Fever in the Garden:\u00a0Hosted by the Bloom & Grow Garden Society, this event transforms Winter Garden\u2019s Plant Street into a \u201cdelightful celebration of spring and all things gardening.\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando Kite Festival brings tons of family fun and STEM concepts for kids<\/a><\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n Friday Nights at the Morse:\u00a0Free 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<\/a><\/p>\n Steeln\u2019 Peaches: Allman Brothers Revue:\u00a0Celebrating five years as a band, this Allman Brothers tribute band will perform two sets at Tuffy\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Gopher Tortoise Day at Split Oak Forest:\u00a0Join 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<\/a><\/p>\n Bluegrass in the Park:\u00a0Bluegrass 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<\/a><\/p>\n German Festival 2026 at Krush Brau Park:\u00a0Enjoy 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<\/a><\/p>\n The 43rd Annual Spring Fling:\u00a0Hosted 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<\/a><\/p>\n Sanford Mini Masters:\u00a0A \u201cteeny tiny golf tournament\u201d takes visitors around downtown Sanford for a day of mini golf, drinks, music and \u201clegendary downtown antics.\u201d 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 11 starting at 114 S. Palmetto Ave. in Sanford; free; facebook.com\/CeleryCityCraft<\/a><\/p>\n Kids Night Out at Central Florida Zoo:\u00a0This 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<\/a><\/p>\n Leu Gardens Jazz & Blues Spring Concert:\u00a0Celebrate the \u201cmagic of spring\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n Blue Angels fly over Cocoa Beach during this weekend\u2019s air show<\/a><\/p>\n Rockin\u2019 at the Roost 2026:\u00a0Enjoy 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<\/a><\/p>\n The Smoking Jackets Present a Tribute to Johnny Cash:\u00a0Central 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<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday<\/p>\n Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll and Pup Walk:\u00a0A major expansion marks the event\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n Just Call Moe Mini-Masters:\u00a0This 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<\/a><\/p>\n Sanford Food Truck Fiesta:\u00a0The 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<\/a><\/p>\n Central Florida Jazz Society presents Palm Beach Society Orchestra:\u00a0An 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<\/a><\/p>\n Month of Jazz presents Tuesday Again:\u00a0Hosted 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<\/a><\/p>\n Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. 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