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9 things to do this weekend: St. Johns River Festival of the Arts, Crab & Seafood Festival and more

9 things to do this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you looking for something to do? Here are nine events happening in Central Florida this weekend.

1. St. Johns River Festival of the Arts

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is returning to historic downtown Sanford this weekend.

The festival will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More than 150 local, regional and national artists will gather in the heart of Sanford for a weekend of art appreciation and education, organizers said.

Admission to the event is free.

2. Sideline Wine & Dine

Some of Orlando’s most popular bars and eateries will take over Camping World Stadium on Friday.

Attendees will sample fine wines, craft beers and delectable dishes from dozens of local favorites.

The proceeds will benefit Florida Citrus Sports Foundation’s continued K-8 educational efforts in The Communities of West Lakes, organizers said.

There is a fee to get into the event.

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3. Crab & Seafood Festival

If you’re a fan of seafood, make sure you check out the Crab & Seafood Festival this weekend in Daytona Beach.

The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Charles Street.

The event is free to attend.

4. Art in the Park

Fine artists and crafters from the region will feature their work along the Halifax River in Rockefeller Gardens this weekend.

The event run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

5. Explore Outdoors

The city of Winter Springs is hosting its annual Explore Outdoors and Arbor Day at Central Winds Park on Saturday.

The event features a tree giveaway from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You can also check out live entertainment, free kids activities, rock climbing, food trucks, arts and crafts and more.

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6. Winter Park Paint Out

The Winter Park Paint Out is coming to a close this weekend.

The event runs until Saturday.

The gallery and sculpture gardens will be free to the public during the week long event.

Organizers said that art lovers are invited to watch the artists at work, view their recently completed paintings in the museum gallery, and attend free painting demonstrations.

7. O-Town Spring Fest

The O-Town Spring Fest is happening this Saturday.

The free community event will feature giveaways, health screenings, music and more.

It will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Lorna Doone Park.

8. Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC

The Orlando City Soccer Club has a match scheduled against Charlotte FC this weekend.

The match will be played at Exploria Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

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9. Orlando Pride vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

The Orlando Pride will also be playing this weekend.

They will take on NJ/NY Gotham FC at Exploria Stadium on Sunday at 7 p.m.

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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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