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6 Things to Do: Feb. 7-8

From car shows to pet festivals to carnival fun and football excitement

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ORLANDO, FLa. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Central Florida? There’s a little bit of everything happening — cars, pets, culture, carnival rides and even a Super Bowl party.

🚗 NexGen Car Show – Saturday, Feb. 7 | 1–6 p.m.

Dezerland Park hosts the NexGen Car Show with custom cars, family-friendly fun, and competitions. Enjoy a low-car limbo contest, games, a dance competition, and more. There’s a $1,000 prize for Best Quality Team and Best of Show. Tickets start at $20.

🐶 Paws in the Park – Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Head to Lake Eola Park for Florida’s largest pet festival. This free event supports Pet Alliance and helps care for thousands of dogs and cats while they wait for their forever homes.

🌙 Tet Festival 2026 – Feb. 7–8 | Free

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Central Florida Fairgrounds with live music, traditional dances, cultural activities, games, and authentic Vietnamese food. Saturday: 10 a.m.–12:30 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

❄️ Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival – Feb. 4–8

Enjoy rides, games, and classic carnival food for all ages. Admission and parking are free. Saturday: Noon–11 p.m. Sunday: Noon–8 p.m. Ride tickets are sold online and on site.

🏈 Super Bowl Block Party – Sunday, Feb. 8 | Starts at 1 p.m.

Wall Street in downtown Orlando turns into one big Super Bowl party with three jumbo screens, eight venues, and food and drink specials all day.

🍊Big Orange Day – Saturday, Feb 7 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Celebrate the 9th Annual Big Orange Day at Sunsational Farms. Browse 90+ vendor booths, enjoy carnival games and bounce houses, grab food from the farm’s food truck, and enjoy live music. Free.


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