Bring on spring with gorgeous weather, theme park festivals, can’t-miss events and more.
Updated March 7, 2025
Winter blues got you down? Stop dreaming of a spring getaway and put the cold on hold in Orlando, where fun in the sun, accommodations for every budget, and one-of-a-kind events are blooming all over.
Between gorgeous weather, immersive cultural festivals, hard-hitting sports action and seasonal theme park celebrations, it’s no wonder that we’re consistently one of the country’s top spring break and Easter destinations. Swap your snow shovel for sunblock and experience the best spring ever in Orlando!
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Cultural Celebrations
Sunny skies and temperate weather provide picture-perfect backgrounds for cultural events throughout Orlando this spring.
Outdoor Art Festivals (Through April 26, 2025)
In addition to ZORA! Festival, the Orlando area hosts a dazzling array of nationally recognized art festivals during late winter and spring. None are older or larger than the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (March 21 – 23). Launched in 1960, the juried show features hundreds of national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and much more.
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Other local outdoor art festivals taking place this season include the UpTown Art Expo in Altamonte Springs (March 28 – 30), Spring Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park District (April 5 – 6), and the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Art Festival in Winter Park (April 26). All offer free admission.
Florida Film Festival (April 11 – 20, 2025)
Hosted by the Enzian Theater in Maitland, about 25 minutes north of our main tourism districts, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying event that premieres the best in current, independent and international cinema. During the 10-day gala, you can enjoy more than 170 films and events, including appearances by filmmakers and celebrities, as well as handcrafted cocktails and a delicious menu from the on-site Eden Bar. (Pro tip: All food and beverages can be enjoyed inside the Enzian, too.)
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Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival (April 26, 2025)
Part of a statewide initiative that promotes simultaneous parades in cities across Florida, Orlando’s Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival traditionally starts with a vibrant parade through downtown Orlando that culminates at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ outdoor Seneff Arts Plaza. This year’s theme is “Renewable Energy and the Environment,” and all activities are dedicated to the Municipality of Aguadilla, aka the City of Enchantments.
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After the parade, enjoy Puerto Rican music, arts and crafts, and authentic dishes. Admission to this event is free, with food and beverages being available for purchase.
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival (May 13 – 26, 2025)
Running two full weeks, the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival — aka Orlando Fringe — is an immersive cultural experience featuring hundreds of ticketed theatrical performances from local, national and international artists, plus a free outdoor music festival. Ivanhoe Village Main Street’s Loch Haven Park close to downtown Orlando serves as the event’s main campus, and select programming is also held at venues in nearby neighborhoods.
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Although many events are intended for mature audiences, the festival’s Kids Fringe series serves up family-friendly fun. And if you’ll be here in January, you can also check out FESTN4 (Jan. 9 – 12), a curated cousin to the May event.
Live Sports
Late winter and spring provide perfect weather for enjoying live sports in Orlando — including Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride home games.
Orlando City Soccer Club & Orlando Pride 2025 Spring Home Games (Select Dates Through May 16, 2025)
Major League Soccer’s Orlando City Soccer Club and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride play at Inter&Co Stadium. You can always expect an amped-up crowd and a wild time. Plus, the Pride are back to defend their 2024 league championship! Their main superstar is Marta Silva, aka Marta, a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year and the first person to score in five World Cups.
Orlando City Soccer Club Spring Home Games
- March 22: vs. D.C. United
- April 12: vs. New York Red Bulls
- April 26: vs. Atlanta United FC
- May 10: vs. New England Revolution
- May 14: vs. Charlotte FC
Orlando Pride Spring Home Games
- March 7: 2025 NSWL Challenge Cup — vs. Washington Spirit
- March 14: vs. Chicago Stars FC
- March 29: vs. San Diego Wave FC
- April 19: vs. Washington Spirit
- April 25: vs. Angel City FC
- May 16: vs. Kansas City Current
Theme Park Festivals
Spring is in the air at Orlando’s theme parks, all of which have springtime events included with admission. Make plans now to join the fun.
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Universal Orlando Resort
What’s even more exciting than Mardi Gras? Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, exclusively available at Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval (Through March 30, 2025)
It’s the beads and fun of Mardi Gras and beyond! Enjoy Universal Mardi Gras, an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Catch the spectacular parade, beads by the handful, live concerts on select nights, and amazing international cuisine along with sizzling New Orleans favorites*.
Please note: Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. *Food available for purchase.
SeaWorld® Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is serving up a bounty of fresh flavors, ice-cold beverages and electric live entertainment as part of its Seven Seas Food Festival.
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Seven Seas Food Festival (Select Dates Through May 4, 2025)
Explore fresh global cuisine choices to pair with refreshing wine and cocktail selections, including craft beers. Revitalize your taste buds as you share this welcoming, open-air experience on select days throughout the week. Add a taste of rock, country, Latin or throwback sounds at live music shows, and enjoy even more diverse entertainment and surprises at special times like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and Brazilian Carnaval.
With exquisite flavors to top off exhilarating coasters and extraordinary animal encounters, SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival is a voyage to stir the soul — and warm the belly.
Walt Disney World® Resort
At Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT® is going green this spring with one of its most popular festivals.
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EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival (March 5 – June 2, 2025)
The horticulture team at Walt Disney World Resort is busy producing topiaries, hanging baskets, flower towers and more in preparation for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Once this popular and fragrant festival springs to life, you can enjoy fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment.
The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2025, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights.
Map of 2025 Spring Events
Use this interactive map to track down the spring events featured in this blog.
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