Orlando Events
No matter the season, there are plenty of exciting
Orlando events taking place throughout the year. From January to December, Orlando features a number of unique annual events many of which take place at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld
and many other attractions.
Enjoy the numerous festivals, parades, art shows, sporting events, and holiday celebrations. In Orlando you will find something to do all year long!
Visit Orlando today with endless events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Orlando Events for 2012
- Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Enjoy the Mardi Gras spectacular celebration in Universal Studios Orlando. Outstanding music, authentic Cajun food, and family fun. Included with your Universal Studios theme park admission. Saturday nights from February 11 - April 14.
- SeaWorld Bands, Brew & BBQ
- SeaWorld Orlando is firing up the grill and turning up the music
for two weekends of mouthwatering fun during this BBQ Fest. This
year performers include: Feb. 11 - Foreigner, Feb. 12 - Gary Allan,
Feb. 18 - Trace Adkins, Feb. 19 - Kenny Rogers, Feb. 25 - Doobie Brothers, Feb. 26 - Ronnie Dunn, Mar. 3 - Sarah Evans, Mar. 4 - Scotty McCreery. Saturdays: February 11 - March 4. - Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend - Epcot - Assemble your fellow princesses for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The royal affair will bring women of all ages together for a half marathon, a 5K, kids' races, and a health & fitness expo. February 24 - February 26.
- Discovery Cove Offers and Specials - Looking for the perfect place to spend that special occasion? At Discovery Cove you will find excellent deals and packages starting at $129.00 per person.
- Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival - Spend your winter break outdoors at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival will be filled with great soccer competition and great fun for the whole family at the Walt Disney World® Resort. February 18-20.
- Atlanta Braves Spring Training - Come out and see the Braves veterans play alongside the stars of tomorrow at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. March 3 - April 4.
- Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival View the extraordinary garden displays representing the international themes of Epcot's World Showcase Disney's style. For more information contact (407) 824-2222. - March 7 - May 20, 2012.
- Universal Studios Mardi Gras: Through April 14.
- Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort: Featuring music, comedy and much more! Nightly performances at the state-of-the-art Sharp AQUOS Theatre.
- Jack Hanna Weekend - March 24 and March
25, 2012
SeaWorld welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna featuring some of his furry and feathered exotic animal friends from all parts of the world. Show times are at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. each day in Nautilus Theater. March 24 - March 25, 2012. - St. Patrick’s Day Party - Get your green on and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Raglan Road at Downtown Disney, where the fun starts early – doors open at 11 a.m., with a minimum cover charge to get you in the door for the entire day (with free party favors, and a wristband that lets you come and go). Kids under 18 are free. (Date to be advise)
- Celebrate Easter at Disney World. Celebrate Easter with live performances and Disney characters at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park. For more information call (407) 824-2222. - Dates: TBA
- Fiesta Medina (Brighthouse Networks) - Orlando's biggest Latin American heritage celebration! Live music, food and entertainment for everyone. Performances include: Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Grupomanía, Frankie Negrón among other great singers. Location: Festival Park (400 Festival Way, Orlando 32803) Cost: $15.00 adults / Free - children under 10. For more information contact (407) 381-5310. April 8, 2012 - From 11:00am - 7:00pm.
- SeaWorld Viva la Musica A Celebration of Hispanic Music, Food & Culture. Samba, Rumba, Salsa and Bachata for everyone. For more information call 407-363-2259. April 14 - May 5,2012
- Central Florida Home & Garden Show is back in the Orange County Convention Center’s North/South complex off Universal Boulevard. The Central Florida’s premier home improvement event serving residents since 2003 boasts the area’s largest selection of the latest products and services for virtually every area of the home, indoors and out, all under one roof. May 25 - 27, 2012.
- 2012 Fiesta in the Park. Regional arts and crafts, live entertainment and more. Located at Lake Eola, Rosalind Avenue (between Central Boulevard and Robinson Street, downtown Orlando. For more information call (407) 246-2827. Early April 2012
- Marshmallow Drop. Saturday before Easter. Kids 4-12 are invited to fill their baskets with marshmallows. Located at Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive. For more information call (407) 836-6200.
- Universal Orlando Grad Bash - Find a universe of entertainment, excitement, and outrageous parties at BOTH amazing theme parks, featuring: Orlando's most pulse-pounding rides and attractions in BOTH Universal's Islands of Adventure® and Universal Studios®, Live concerts by Jason Derulo, Pitbull, and B.o.B, plus DJ Khaled, Multiple Dance Parties, Live DJs, Street performers including Street Breakz (breakdancers), LIVE Karaoke and much more! For Information call: 1-800-YOUTH-15. April 20,21, 27, 28 and May 4, 2012
- Mother's Day Specials in Orlando - Looking for ways to spend Mother's Day in Orlando? Here are our Top best specials to make mom happy on Mother's Day. May 13, 2012.
- Universal's Middle School Gradventure - Orlando's Best Middle School Grad Party! - Featuring TWO amazing theme parks, Orlando's hottest rides and attractions, and non-stop entertainment. Enjoy a one of a kind experience that is fun and safe at Universal Studios® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® For Information call: 1-800-YOUTH-15. May 11 & 18, 2012.
- Star Wars Weekends 2012 - At Disney's Hollywood Studios with more than 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga, including the evil Sith Darth Vader and Darth Maul, Greedo, Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, R2-D2 and more! Select nights May 18 – June 10, 2012. For more information call 407-W-DISNEY (934-7639)
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