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MARCH 2026
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Spring Arrives in Downtown Avalon Park Orlando with a Celebration of Culture, Connection, and Community Spring brings new energy to Downtown Avalon Park Orlando, with exciting business openings, signature community events, and major celebrations on the horizon. From new dining destinations to family-friendly festivals and nonprofit fundraisers, Avalon Park continues to thrive as a place built on connection, culture, and community.
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One of Avalon Park Orlando’s signature events, Absolutely Avalon, returns on Saturday, April 11, from 5–9 PM in Downtown Avalon Park.
This year’s celebration will include a Holi-inspired colorful celebration, cultural performances, food trucks, a kids area, artisan and business vendors, and a laser light show to close the evening. Vendors New Businesses Now Open and community performers are encouraged to sign Downtown Avalon Park recently welcomed several up now to be part of this vibrant multicultural new businesses that add to the district’s growing event online here. mix of dining, entertainment, and educational offerings. The Blackhawk Social Club located at 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Suite F, is now open, offering a modern neighborhood social club experience focused on exceptional food, craft drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Right next door at 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Suite H, Chabuca Peruvian Restaurant has officially opened, bringing authentic Peruvian cuisine and cultural flavors to the heart of Downtown Avalon Park. Coming this Spring to 3885 Avalon Park East Blvd., For the Plot Bookstore & Café will offer a thoughtfully curated bookstore and café designed as a community gathering space for readers and creatives. Additional details can be found in a feature article on page 45 in this month’s Sun.
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Avalon Park Foundation Spring Events The Avalon Park Foundation has two major spring events that support local schools and community organizations. Pickleball Bash Tournament Saturday, March 7th International Home Education is now open in Tanja King Park Pickleball Courts Downtown Avalon Park at 12001 Avalon Lake Register Here Drive, Ste. E1 and will celebrate its grand opening on March 14. The program provides a flexible, Spring Fun Run 5K student-centered approach to education for families Saturday, April 11th, 7 am Registration, 8 am Start seeking personalized learning options, learn more Register Here about their services on page 15 of this month’s Sun. A Downtown on the Move With new businesses opening, beloved events Food Truck Rally Returns March 7 Community favorites return on Friday, March 7, returning, and community-driven celebrations as the Avalon Park Food Truck Rally takes over ahead, Downtown Avalon Park Orlando continues Town Park Downtown Avalon Park. The event to grow as a place where people come together to will feature more than 30 food trucks, live music, live, learn, work, and play. and family-friendly activities, making it one of the most anticipated evenings of the season. For a full For updates, event details, vendor applications, and performance sign-ups, residents are encouraged to list of participating trucks, visit here. visit avalonparkorlando.com and follow Avalon Looking Ahead: Absolutely Avalon on April 11th Park Orlando on social media.