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The best festivals happening in Orlando this spring 2019 that are absolutely free

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 2:14 pm

You don't have to spend money to have fun in Orlando. There are plenty of things to do this spring 2019 that don't cost a thing, including festivals, art shows and cultural celebrations around town. These festivals happening in Central Florida are absolutely free, and you know what they say: "The best things in life are free."

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March 9

Spring Fest at Deadly Sins Brewing A day of family fun, food, arts and crafts, music and more. Noon-6 pm; Deadly Sins Brewing, 750 Jackson Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-900-8726; deadlysinsbrewing.com

Photo via Facebook/Deadly Sins Brewing

March 9-10

Leu Gardens Plant Sale Plant and outdoor accessories sale featuring more than 50 local growers and vendors. 9 am-5 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; free; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org

Photo via Facebook/Harry P. Leu Gardens

March 10

Oviedo Birthday Bash Community party in the park with a chili cook-off, cupcake wars, kids activities, entertainment and local vendors. 11 am-4 pm; Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo; free-$15; oviedobirthdaybash.com

Photo via Adobe Stock

March 10

It's Just Yoga Health & Fitness Festival Free yoga classes for newbies, pros and everyone in between. 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; free; facebook.com/It's Just Yoga Health & Fitness Festival

Photo via Facebook/It's Just Yoga

March 15-17

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Art festival featuring fine arts and crafts in an array of mediums from artists across the country. 9 am-6 pm; Central Park, Winter Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; wpsaf.org

Photo via Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

March 16-17

Mount Dora Spring Festival More than 200 artists, craft exhibitors and musicians fill the historic streets of downtown Mount Dora. 9 am-5 pm; Downtown Mount Dora, East Fifth Avenue and North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora; free; 352-217-8390; mountdoraspringshow.com

Photo via Adobe Stock

March 16-17

Lake Mary St. Patrick's Block Party Tribute artists, beer, bag pipers and more. Liam Fitzpatrick's Restaurant & Irish Pub, 951 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; free; 407-936-3782; lakemaryblockparty.com

Photo via Yelp/Mark P.

March 17

St. Patrick's Day at Lizzy's Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at downtown Orlando's favorite traditional Irish bar. 11 am; Lizzy McCormack's, 55 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-426-8007; lizzymccormacks.com

Photo via Yelp/Lizzy McCormack's owner

March 17

St. Patrick's Day Party St. Patrick's Day block party with Guinness, Irish food and live music. 10 am; The Harp & Celt, 25 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 407-481-2928; harpandcelt.com

Photo via Facebook/Harp and Celt Irish Pub and Restaurant

March 23

Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival A forum promoting environmentally friendly, sustainable gardening practices featuring speakers, demonstrations, and plant and gardening supplies. 9 am-3 pm; Downtown DeLand, Indiana Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand; free; mainstreetdeland.org

Photo via Facebook/Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival

March 23

Orlando Holi Festival Indian Holi celebration with live music, cultural dances, food and lots of colored powder. 11 am-7 pm; Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road; free; 321-662-1887;facebook.com/orlandoholifestival

Photo via Facebook/ Indian Horizon of Florida .A 501-C-3

March 23

Uptown Art Expo Exhibitions from fine artists and chalk street artists, as well as live music, food and other vendors. 10 am-7:30 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; uptownartexpo.com

Photo via Facebook/Uptown Art Expo

March 23-24

Caribbean Food & Music Festival Featuring live performances by Jah Movement, LIPS International, and headliner Rupee. Fun Spot, 5700 Fun Spot Way; free; fun-spot.com

Photo via Adobe Stock

March 24

Will's a Faire Outdoor vintage and handmade art market with live music, drinks, food and more. 1 pm; Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org

Photo via Facebook/Will's A Faire

March 27

UCF Vegfest A festival celebrating and promoting a vegan lifestyle. Includes guest speakers, vegan food, yoga, vendors, raffles and more. 4-10 pm; University of Central Florida, Memory Mall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 954-778-5775;facebook.com/UCF VegFest

Photo via Facebook/Valkyrie Doughnuts

March 30

Longwood Pirate Seafood Festival Festival filled with vendors, mermaids, a pirate village, great music, a pirate ship for kids to climb and a shark ride. An assortment of ocean delights are available, along with beer and wine. 11 am-7 pm; Reiter Park, 301 W. Warren Ave., Longwood; free; 352-217-8390; longwoodfestival.com

Photo via Adobe Stock

March 30

Community Chalk Art Festival Live chalk painting dedicated to the local community's diversity. 10 am-5 pm; Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5475 Gateway Village Circle; free; artatgateway.com.

Photo via Facebook/Community Chalk Art Festival

March 30

World Food Festival Culinary delights from around the world, cultural performances, vendors and more. Noon-7 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; altamonte.org

Photo via Yelp/Mark D.

March 30

Fort Christmas Bluegrass & Backyard BBQ Fest Barbecue contest for best chicken and St. Louis pork-style ribs. 10 am-5 pm; Fort Christmas Historical Park and Museum, 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas; free; 407-254-9310; orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks

Photo via Facebook/Orange County, Florida Government

March 31

Arab Fest Cultural heritage festival celebrating Arabic art, food and traditions. 11 am-7 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; free; aaccflorida.org/festival

Photo via Yelp/Anthony C.