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Your guide to a busy weekend in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’ll be a busy weekend in Orlando and the rest of Central Florida.

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Here are the top 9 events happening.

St. Patrick’s Day

Friday is St. Patrick’s Day, and there will be plenty of weekend-long events across Central Florida. See our complete guide to St. Patrick’s Day here.

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March Madness

March Madness has arrived in Orlando. Games are set for Thursday and Saturday. Limited tickets are still available. Click here to purchase.

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They Might Be Giants

Spend and evening with the band They Might be Giants Friday at The Beacham. Click here for tickets.

Hourglass District Parking Lot Party

Hourglass District Brewing on Curry Ford Road will host a St. Patrick’s Day parking lot party beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m.

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Brick Convention

LEGO fans of all ages will want to build a path to the Brick Convention Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. at Osceola Heritage Park. Click here for tickets and information.

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The SpongeBob Musical

Dive under the sea with Orlando Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Spongebob Musical,” taking place through next month. Click here for details.

Orlando City Soccer

Orlando City takes on Charlotte Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Click here for tickets.

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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

The ever-popular Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival returns this weekend. Expect big crowds in the area. Click here for details.

Shen Yun 2023

Shen Yun 2023 is at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts through Sunday. The production features classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Click here for details and tickets.



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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.