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9 things to do this weekend: Bike Week begins, MORE THAN PINK Walk and more

9 things to do this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for something to do this weekend?

Here are nine things that are happening around Central Florida.

1. Bike Week

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are set to roll into Volusia County for Bike Week 2022 this weekend.

The 81st annual Bike Week begins in Daytona Beach on Friday and continues through Sunday, March 13.

READ: Bike Week 2022 coming to Daytona Beach: 9 things you need to know

Click here to learn nine things you need to know about the event.

To learn more about the event, click here.

2. MORE THAN PINK Walk

The Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk returns to Orlando on Saturday.

The event will be held at Cranes Roost Park at 274 Cranes Roost Boulevard.

The walk starts at 9:30 a.m.

People can sign up on-site at 7 a.m. or do so online by clicking here.

3. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

This is the first weekend to check out the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

The festival runs until July 4. It features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment.

Photos: Take a look at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

4. Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is back this weekend with live concerts, parades and great food from around the world.

Musical legends, global superstars and Grammy-nominated DJs are some of the acts you’ll be able to see as part of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration.

READ: Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration 2022 underway

Also returning are Mardi Gras parades, with six detailed floats that fuse Mardi Gras with cosmic-inspired elements such as comets, rockets and Martians.

Click here to learn more.

5. SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival

SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival will return this weekend.

Families can enjoy over 200 chef-and mixologist-curated tastes inspired by cultures from across the Seven Seas.

The festival will happen every Thursday through Sunday through May 8.

The festival will also feature 26 live concerts.

READ: Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld Orlando

Learn more about the event here.

6. Best Damn Race Orlando

On your mark, get set, go! The Best Damn Race Orlando is happening this weekend in downtown Orlando.

The race begins Saturday and will feature a 5K, 10K and a half marathon.

If you would like to register or want to learn more about the race, visit here.

7. AEW Weekend Spectacular

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is coming to Addition Financial Arena this weekend.

The event will feature AEW Rampage, AEW Fan Fest and AEW Revolution.

To learn more, click here.

8. Kids Night at the Museum

The Orlando Science Center is again offering parents and caregivers a child-free evening on the town while their kids enjoy a full schedule of supervised activities.

The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m.

Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to explore exhibits, experience enhanced programming, and enjoy a pizza dinner in age-appropriate small groups to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Kids will also participate in hands-on activities, and watch an interactive live science show or film.

To learn more about the event, click here.

9. Clermont police host Honoring the Fallen 5K

The Clermont Police Department will host a 5K run/walk honoring families of fallen officers at 5 p.m. Saturday.

The pre-race ceremony begins at 5 p.m. and the race starts at 5:30 p.m.

All participants will be awarded a medal by a Clermont police officer when they cross the finish line.

Organizers said the medals are a special thank you to those who come out to show their support for fallen officers around the world in 2021.

Click here to learn more.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.

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