What a beauty!😍

Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.

I definitely have a love-hate relationship with the time change right now. Love that it gets darker later, but holy moly I do not like driving to work in dark in the morning! It really feels like it takes me forever to feel like I am officially awake.

It’s a doozy.

But that leaves more time in the afternoon/evenings for some fun!

Also shoutout to PinIt! user Rita Fullerton for sharing this BEAUTIFUL sunset photo at the top of this newsletter! We all love seeing and sharing your photos.

Here’s what’s happening this weekend ⤵️

The popular, springtime Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is back!

The festival brings an estimated 350,000 visitors with art categories like digital art, jewelry, glass, painting, metal, photography, sculpture and more.

This weekend will be a little hot, but you can still get out and enjoy the festivities!

Click here to learn more.

Get ready to eat fair food, ride too many rides and enjoy some fun shows!

The Space Coast State Fair is back for its springtime return, starting this weekend.

There will be shows at the fair offered various nights, including The Wolves of The World Show, The FARMily Feud Show and Comedy Magic Show by Bob Bohme. One of the exhibits even includes an old-time creamery where visitors can milk a cow and pasteurize the milk for a finished product.

Click here to learn more about ticketing and what rides to expect.

Other happenings:

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day! This weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, and there is a lot of fun planned in the Orlando area. From festivals to deals, here are the things you don’t want to miss. Did you know the first St. Patrick’s Day parade happened in Florida? Click here for the history of St. Patrick’s Day.

🌈 More St. Patrick’s Day fun: We all know that when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, our social media feeds light up like a Christmas tree with images of leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold at the end of rainbows, right? But have you ever stopped to wonder why? Here’s the deeper meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day traditions.

🤤 International Food & Drink Festival: Dozens of vendors are taking over downtown Orlando this Sunday at the International Food and Drink Festival. Click here for more info.

🐾 31st Bark Brew Fest: Have some fun and bring your dog to the 31st Bark Brew Fest in Historic Cocoa Village. Here’s what to know.

That’s all from me!

I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I’ll catch you all next week.

- Brenda