In Central Florida, it’s going to be a beautiful first weekend of April so I hope you can go out and enjoy it! There’s certainly something for all walks of life! From the Fun ‘N Sun International Fly-in Expo in Lakeland to the Exotic Car Fest in Celebration. From Walt Disney World’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot to Bok Tower Gardens’ Spring Bloom Festival in Lake Wales.
There may also be a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon Heavy rocket could go up on Sunday, the 7th, but it’s more than likely going to be between the 8th-11th. If interested, keep an eye out on Kennedy Space Center’s website. Click Here for Info
Below are some more details of the events and of the other things you can do this weekend.
Sun ‘N Fun International Fly-In Expo
If a combination of aircraft and excitement pushed to the extreme is your thing, then head over to Lakeland for 6 days and a night of displays to take your breath away. Both old and new aircraft will perform to the edge of their limits to keep you on your toes as you whoop and holler in amazement.
You definitely don’t want to miss the breathtaking U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels! The Florida Air Museum and a car show are also on show. Ticket prices vary but there’s so much on offer, you really need to check it out for yourself on the website below. Over 200,000 people are expected to attend.
Entrance charges:
Adult daily $39, weekly $150.
Youth (7 – 17 yrs) daily $18, weekly $60.
6 and under are free.
When: April 2nd – 7th, 2019
Where: Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland
Website: FlySNF
Celebration Exotic Car Festival
The Celebration Exotic Car Festival is part of a four-day event WHICH starts over in Daytona then finishing in Celebration. The cars take to the tracks at Daytona for two days before moving to the waterfront at Celebration on April 6th. This beautiful location plays host to what is described as “One of the 5 Best Exotic Car Shows in the World.”
Take your camera and feast your eyes on stunning beauty on four wheels. On Sunday, April 7th, the cars go out onto the streets for a rally to end all rallies. The event is 100% volunteer and 100% non-profit with proceeds going to children’s charities, including Make-a-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics and Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital. Admission is free.
When: Daytona, April 4th – 5th, 2019
Celebration, April 6th with Car Rally on April, 7th, 2019
Where: Celebration, Florida and Daytona International Speedway
Website: Celebration Exotic Car Festival
Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side
From April 4th through April 7th, Epcot hosts a galactic extravaganza of fun races for the whole family – from babies under 12 months to as old as you want to be.
Star Wars Dark Side 5K – April 5th.
runDisney Kids Races: Diaper Dash for those under 12 months – April 6th
1 – 4 year olds: 100m
5 – 8 year olds: 200m
13 years and under: 1 mile
Star Wars Dark Side 10K (6.2 miles) – April 6th
Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (13.1 miles) – April 7th
The Star Wars Rival Run Challenge is to complete both courses (19.3 miles) over both days.
You must register for the Star Wars Rival Run Challenge, which includes both Half Marathon and 10K, in order to receive the Star Wars Rival Run Challenge Medal for $335.
When: April 4th – 7th, 2019
Where: WDW Epcot
Website: Star Wars Half Marathon
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2019
If you’re in Orlando in April and planning on a trip to Tampa, make sure you make time for Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. The event is held every Saturday and Sunday from March 16th – April 28th, 2019.
Food Cabins will tantalize your taste buds with food items. Plus there’s over 100 fine wines, craft brews and featured cocktails.
Live Concerts each weekend are also included, all included with your entry ticket.
This Weekend’s Concert Line Up:
- Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Stone Temple Pilots
- Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. – Josh Turner
When: Weekends from March 16th to April 28th, 2019
Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Website: Busch Gardens
Spring Bloom Festival at Bok Tower Gardens
Ring in the spring blooming season with a visit to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Their annual Spring Bloom Festival is dedicated to highlighting the cultural and horticultural arts. Spring Bloom Festival celebrates Mother Nature with a full calendar of events and beautiful floral displays in each room of Pinewood Estate.
During Spring Bloom Festival, visitors can observe more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises, coral bean, Mexican flame vine, and other flowering plants as they create an explosion of color throughout the Gardens. Guests are encouraged to return throughout the bloom season to experience Mother Nature’s ever-changing palette of colors— and to take plenty of pictures.
Take a spring bloom tour as volunteer garden guides lead visitors on a walking tour, sharing information about the flora and fauna, with tours leading from the Visitor Center to the Singing Tower. Check Bok Tower’s website for tour times.
Pinewood Estate will blossom with specially designed floral displays located throughout the 20-room, Mediterranean-style 1930s winter retreat. The estate is open for historical tours daily for an additional fee. Mondays – Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., January 4 – April 14.
More than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises, and other flowering plants provide an immersion of color at the Gardens from late fall until late spring.
This Weekend Schedule of Events
- Tai Chi in the Gardens: Saturday mornings through April 6, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Walking tours of the Gardens, starting at the Visitor Center. Included with general admission or membership. Tour times: Monday-Saturday at 12pm & 2pm, Sunday at 2pm.
- Daily Carillon Concerts, enjoy the Melody of the Singing Tower every hour and half hour with live songs at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
When: Feb. 1st through April 15, 2019
Where: Bok Tower Gardens
Website: Bok Tower Gardens
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Orlando in April is the time of year when Epcot at Walt Disney World bursts into a whole new colorful world. Floating gardens, incredible topiaries, horticultural displays and demos, taste bud temptations and live music. The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is pretty awesome! It runs from March 6th to June 3, 2019.
The Garden Rocks Concert Line Up for this week:
- The Spinners April 5th through 7th
- Dennis DeYoung, an original member of the group Styx April 8th through 9th
- John Michael Montgomery – NEW! April 10th through 11th
See Epcot spring to life. This is one of my favorite events in Orlando in March to celebrate springtime, don’t miss out!
When: March 6th through June 3rd, 2019
Where: Epcot, Walt Disney World
Website: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival
The SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival is on weekend from February 9th to May 5th.
Take your taste buds on a culinary world tour. Food booths will be offering Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes as well as craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails.
There’s live entertainment every weekend with music from country, pop, rock, and Latin artists at Bayside Stadium.
So what’s the cost for the Festival? Zero extra! The event is included in the regular SeaWorld admittance ticket. Click on the website link for all the details, including the concert lineup and all the delectable foods available.
This weekend’s Food Festival Concerts
- April 6th – Olga Tanon
- April 7th – Roots and Boots feat. Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw
When: Friday, Saturday, Sundays from February 9th to May 5th, 2019
Where: SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Website: SeaWorld SevenSeas Festival
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