No weekend plans? Here are the best events happening near Orlando

Orlando, Fla. — There is no shortage of events to take the family or friends this weekend.

Orlando Date Night Guide has narrowed down this list of the best festivals and functions happening near Orlando:

Anastasia
May 14 – 19
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Various ticket prices

28th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
May 14 – 27
14-day art festival featuring hundreds of shows throughout multiple venues in Orlando's Loch Haven Park. Shows range from comedy to burlesque, music to drama, and everything in between.
Orlando Loch Haven Park
Fringe button $10/person; most shows $10/person

MegaCon Orlando 2019
May 16-19
Orange County Convention Center
The South East's largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days.
Tickets start at $20

Mess Fest
May 18-19
Orlando Science Center
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to make a mess with Orlando Science Center during Mess Fest! Children and adults alike will get elbows-deep in the gooiest, slimiest, most colorful activities to splatter the Science Center.
$15.95 or free for members

Orlando Book Festival
Saturday, May 18, 10am-5pm
Orlando Public Library
The Orlando Book Festival is a day-long celebration of books at the Orlando Public Library. Join us for panels, writing workshops, book signings, and more from bestselling authors from all over the country. Enjoy opening and closing keynotes from New York Times bestselling authors Daniel José Older and Delilah S. Dawson.
FREE Admission

Beer 'Merica Craft Beer Festival 2019
Saturday, May 18, 3-6pm
Gaston Edwards Park
Beer 'Merica will bring together over 100 American craft brews in celebration of American Craft Beer Week on Saturday, May 18. Enjoy an afternoon with live music, delicious food, and complimentary craft brew samplings. Beer 'Merica is dog friendly as long as they are on a leash.
$35-70

Docs Rock for NF
Saturday, May 18, 5:30pm
Mad Cow Theatre
Join the NF Network and AdventHealth at Docs Rock for NF, a benefit concert for neurofibromatosis. Enjoy music and dancing with Stone Lotus, as well as entertainment for the kids in the new children's theater. Come early before the show to enjoy food catered by 4Rivers Smokehouse and Jason's Deli. Food will be available at 5:30, followed by the concert beginning at 6:30.
$35

Full Moon Flower Paddle
Saturday, May 18, 7:30-9:30pm
The Waterfront Orlando
Paddleboard instructors will be in the water to lead the tour or you can explore on your own. Instruction will also be included for beginners.
$30