Spring Fest takes place on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ranch (5452 Jones Road). This family-friendly event features bounce houses, crafts, games, egg hunts for children (ages 2 to 12) and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the event. Advance registration closes Friday – bring a copy of your receipt. Register at bit.ly/471Eqne. For more information, call 407-957-7243.
The Water Lantern Festival is an experience where family, friends and strangers celebrate life together. This festival brings together all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to join in one emotional and memorable night – whether your writing down your hopes and dreams or sharing a message to a loved one. The Water Lantern Festival also takes place Saturday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront. For tickets, go to https://www.waterlanternfestival.com.
Saturday is also the one-year Anniversary Party for the Rusty Anchor Concession Stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1000 Lakeshore Blvd. Come dressed as a pirate or mermaid and get a free treasure from their treasure box. Enjoy live music from Pirate Mike, games, prizes and pirate fun.
And if you're up for a drive into the country, the 12th Annual Kenansville Swamp Cabbage Festival takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1180 S. Canoe Creek Rd. (the old schoolhouse). The country day of fun includes craft vendors, entertainment, raffles and bounce house. For vendor information, contact Venita Crawford at 407-873-2432.
The AMVETS Post 33 Monthly Market takes place on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. at 4310 Deer Run Dr. Enjoy crafts, art, yard sales and farmers market. This market is held on the last Saturday of every month.
If your travels will take you to the St. Cloud Veterans Library on Saturday, Pioneer Women of St. Cloud is presented 11 a.m. to 12 noon by the Women’s Club of St. Cloud. Uncover the grit and resilience of St. Cloud’s pioneer women who defied expectations on Florida’s frontier.
The 5th Annual Easter in the Park takes place on Saturday, Apr. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1402 Lakeshore Blvd. This event is presented by HPR EXP Realty. There will be Easter Egg Hunts for children up to age 12 (look for the golden eggs and special prizes), as well as a special needs Egg Hunt. There will also be inflatables, games, music and a petting zoo.
Local vendors and food trucks will also be onsite. Sponsorship opportunities are available, go to sponsor.hprgrowthevents.com.
To attend this event, go to easter2026.hprgrowthevents.com.
That evening, St. Cloud and Kissimmee Main Street presents a Taste of Main Street on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall. This is an evening of sampling food from local St. Cloud and Kissimmee restaurants all in one place. Tickets are $40 at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-taste-of-main-street.
The 43rd Annual Spring Fling will be taking at the St. Cloud Lakefront on Saturday, Apr. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with crafts, food, music, games and a bass tournament. Sponsorships and vendor spots are still available.
DM Rotary Club of St. Cloud’s Facebook page for more information.
Osceola Arts Summer Camp 2026 registration is officially open. The camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 7 to 14. One of the sites is at Ross E. Jefferies Elementary School, 1200 Vermont Ave. Each session of camp is $225 and concludes with a showcase on Friday at 3 p.m. where families can celebrate what campers have created. Every session is a different theme.
DreamWorks & Pixar: “Broadway in Animation!” Step into a world where imagination sings inspired by your favorite DreamWorks and Pixar hits. Campers sing, dance and act their way through scenes and songs that celebrate friendship, courage and creativity. This camp runs from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 19.
Imagineering Art Camp. This camp is inspired by Disney’s creative process. Young artist dream, design and build like real-life Imagineers. Campers will create concept art, character designs and 3-D models inspired by their favorite Disney films and park attractions. This camp runs from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26.
DreamWorks Art Studio brings your favorite animated worlds to life through art. Campers will experiment with drawing, painting and mixed media projects inspired by the magic of story-telling and character designs runs from Monday, July 6 to Friday, June 10.
Roald Dahi Musical celebrates the imaginative world of Roald Dahl. Campers will bring these timeless stories to life through acting, movement and song and runs from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 24.
Mystery at Center Stage – campers become both detectives and performers as they work together to solve a theater themed mystery musical. This camp runs from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31.
Spots fill quickly. Register at https://www.Osceolaarts.org/campus. For more information, contact Jennifer at jennifer@osceolaarts.org. or call 407-846-4257.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
