ORLANDO, FLa. – Sunshine is finally making a comeback, just in time for a packed weekend full of color, culture, and community fun across Central Florida.
Whether you’re into art, film, festivals, or family-friendly outings, there’s something happening everywhere you turn.
🌸 Art in Bloom
📍 Orlando Museum of Art | 📅 April 10–12 | Tickets sold online
Step into spring at this stunning annual event where art quite literally blossoms. Wander through gorgeous floral installations inspired by museum masterpieces, browse artisan markets, enjoy fashion showcases, and sip your way through the 101 Bistro.
It’s a full sensory experience—and all for a great cause supporting arts and education.
🎬 Florida Film Festival
📍 Enzian Theater, Maitland | 📅 April 10–19 | Tickets sold online
Lights, camera, action! Celebrate the festival’s 35th year with over 160 films from around the world. From indie premieres to quirky midnight movies, plus filmmaker meet-and-greets and cocktail nights—this is a must for movie lovers.
Patriots Weekend
📍 Epiphany Pickleball, Mount Dora | 📅 April 11–12| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free
Support women veterans while enjoying a lively weekend featuring a pickleball tournament, vendor market, and delicious food trucks. Stick around Sunday for a patio party with live music and craft brews to close things out.
🪁 Orlando Kite Festival
📍 OCPS Academic Center for Excellence | 📅 April 11| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Free
Look up! Spend the day flying kites, enjoying live entertainment, and joining in on family-friendly activities. It’s colorful, it’s fun, and best of all—it’s free!
🐣 Autism awareness & Easter egg hunt
📍 Mascotte Civic Center | 📅 April 11| 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free
Celebrate community and inclusion at this heartwarming event. Enjoy a festive afternoon with an Easter egg hunt kicking off at 3 p.m., plus activities for all ages.
German festival
📍 Krush Brau Park, Kissimmee 📅 April 11 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Presale tickets $15 (until April 10) | At the door $20
Raise a stein and celebrate German culture with traditional food, music, and festivities marking this special milestone for the United German American Society of Florida.