Only on Orlando’s Morning News with Joe Kelley
You don’t usually have to look too far to find fun things to do around Central Florida, and we’ve got you covered by selecting the best of the best each week.
Laurel Lee talked through our top weekend picks early Friday morning on Orlando’s Morning News with Joe Kelley.
The icFlorida Fun 3:
The 29th Spring Daytona Turkey Run takes place all weekend at the Daytona International Speedway. Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the chance to see thousands of beautiful classic and custom cars, take part in a massive swap meet for hard-to-find parts, visit the Artisan Alley with arts and crafts from around the world, try great food and drink, with fun for the entire family, and more.
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Orlando Watersports Complex with a live DJ, free food, drinks, and giveaways. The Aquapark is inspired by LEGO blocks featuring a modular series of interlocking climbing obstacles, pathways, slides, and trampolines, allowing for endless fun for all ages.
The Great LEGO Race, the first Virtual Reality coaster designed with kid’s imagination and play in mind, opens at LEGOLAND Florida today! Riders will wear optional VR headset to experience the animated action taking place on the ground and in the air alongside of some of their favorite LEGO minifigure characters.
icFlorida Weekend Events Forecast:
This weekend might call for shorts and tee shirt or jeans and a sweatshirt, depending on the time of day that you’re heading out. Be sure the check the Weekend Events Weather Forecast from WFTV meteorologist Brian Shields.
3 More Fun Things:
- This weekend is the last week of concerts at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras with Jessi J performing Saturday, March 24, and BUSH on Sunday, March 25.
- At Osceola Heritage Park the Runaway Country Music Fest has three days of performances from Award-winning country music artists led by Brantley Gilbert, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Kane Brown, Brett Young, Cassadee Pope, and more. And one of the American Idol contestants from Florida, Mackenzie Carey, will also be performing.
- Craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 24 at the 7th Annual Pints n' Paws Craft Beer Festival in historic downtown Sanford to benefit Dolly's Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy.
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