Events

The 114th Central Florida Fair features creative arts demonstrations, farm animals, rides and live music. Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando (February 26 - Mar 8)

Panda Fest brings more than 80 Asian food vendors, live cultural performances and interactive activities to Festival Park. The festival runs Feb 27 - Mar 1; Friday's hours are 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 10am - 10pm and Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Festival Park, Orlando mycentralfloridafamily.com

(Feb 26 - Mar 8, Central Florida Fairgrounds) - Live music, midway rides and agricultural exhibits mark the 114th year of the fair.

Running March 4 - June 1, this festival features elaborate topiaries, themed gardens, outdoor kitchens and garden Rocks concert in EPCOT's World Showcase.

Leu Gardens 65th Anniversary Celebration (9 am - 5 pm) - Free admission all day with the grand opening of the Edible Garden.

Celebrate women's achievements and double-check your work; these are among several March 8 observances.