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9 things to do this weekend: Easter egg hunts, Poocharella, Taco & Margarita Festival and more

Things to do this weekend (WFTV Staff)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you looking for something to do this weekend?

Here’s a list of nine events happening across Central Florida.

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1. Easter events throughout Central Florida

There are several Easter egg hunts and events happening across Central Florida this weekend.

Here’s a list of a few events worth checking out.

READ: Here are 9 ways to celebrate Easter in Central Florida

2. Taco & Margarita Festival

The first Orlando Taco and Margarita Festival will be held this weekend.

The event is happening Saturday at Camping World Stadium.

You do need a ticket to attend. Tickets start at $12.

READ: Easter 2022: When is it; what is it; why isn’t it on the same day every year?

3. International Food On Wheels Festival

If you’re a fan of food trucks, you can bring your family and friends to the International Food On Wheels Festival in Orlando.

The event will showcase the best gourmet international food trucks from Central Florida. The food trucks will serve authentic dishes and exotic drinks.

The festival is happening Sunday at Lake Eola Park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

4. Poocharella

Brevard County’s first pet-focused, family-friendly, music and food festival is happening this weekend.

Poocharella celebrates dogs and the humans who love them.

It’s happening at Saturday at Wickham Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5. Pride Prom

Come Out With Pride Orlando is hosting its Pride Prom this weekend at the Orlando Museum of Art.

The event is 21+ and geared toward “our LGBTQIA+ community, and especially those of us who identify as trans and non-binary,” the organization said.

READ: Come Out With Pride Orlando announces adults-only prom for LGBTQIA+

The fun-filled night will include all the prom staples including dancing, throwback hits, entertainment, a photo booth and more.

Tickets are $30 for general admission and $100 for the VIP lounge. Click here to purchase.

6. Brownwood Paddock Square Art & Craft Festival

This weekend, you can check out the Brownwood Paddock Square Art & Craft Festival in The Villages.

The event is happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

It will feature more than 150 fine crafters.

Admission to the event is free.

7. Fins up Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run and Walk

You can hop on over to the Margaritaville Resort Orlando this weekend for the Fins up Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run and Walk.

Registration is between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday.

The race begins at 9 a.m.

It costs $10 to join and half of the proceeds will go to Give Kids the World Village.

8. 31st Florida Film Festival

It’s time to grab the popcorn and get ready.

The 31st annual Florida Film Festival is showcasing dozens of films from around the globe at the Enzian Theater.

READ: Florida Film Festival starts this week. Here are 9 things to know

This is the last weekend to check out the festival.

9. Stars on Ice

You can catch the Stars on Ice tour at the Amway Center this weekend.

The event puts fans front and center to experience the best of the U.S. figure skating team that competed in Beijing, China.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

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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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