Tallahassee – Florida's capital celebrates the beauty of the season during the 40th annual Springtime Tallahassee on March 28-30. One of the largest festivals in the Southeast, it typically attracts more than 200,000 visitors to the area.

Springtime Tallahassee includes Jubilee in the Park featuring handcrafted items, a Children's Park, four local entertainment stages, and national entertainment acts; a 10K run, and golf tournament. Among the festival's many highlights is the Parade with more than 70,000 participants at 10:30 a.m. on March 29 (starting point is Monroe Street and Thomasville Road) and the Downtown GetDown, a street party with live music for dancing and entertainment on March 28 (in the Adams Street Commons).

Many events are free; some are ticketed. For information and a complete list of events, visit www.springtimetallahassee.com or call 850-224-5012.

Maitland – The 17th annual Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater from March 28 to April 6 may be the ticket for movie buffs. The 10-day event offers the chance to check out 150 film premieres (chosen from more than 1,500 submissions from more than 30 countries) plus experiences in food and wine, parties and special happenings.

Among the celebrities attending the festival this year is "No Reservations" (The Travel Channel) host Anthony Bourdain. The Enzian Theater, surrounded by oaks, a fountains and courtyard, is located at 1300 South Orlando Avenue in Maitland. A variety of ticket packages are available including a "Cinematic Sampler 4 Pack" for $40 at the box office. For information about the films and other festival events, visit www.floridafilmfestival.com or call 407-629-1088.

St. Augustine – The Old City puts on its annual Spring Art & Craft Festival on St. Francis Field on Castillo Drive on March 29-30. This juried show presents the work of 125 artists working in a variety of media. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $1. For details, call 800-653-2489 or go to www.visitoldcity.com.

Dade City – Downtown Dade City sets the scene for the Spring Antique Fair March 29-30. Dealers from all over Florida showcase their wares on the Eighth Street Parking Lot (behind Centennial Building and Agnes Lamb Park).

Folk musicians will entertain throughout the event. Admission is free. For details, call Gayle Hogan of Grapevine Antiques at 352-518-9299 or visit www.dcantiquefaire.com.

Englewood – The Annual Rotary Fine Arts Festival puts the spotlight on the work of more than 100 artists from around the country on March 29-30. Live entertainment will be featured at the event that is held on Dearborn Street at Olde Englewood. A $1 donation is appreciated.

For information, call 941-474-5511 or visit www.oldeenglewood.com.

White Springs – The Florida Trail Association invites one and all to get outdoors this March during the Florida Hiking Festival. The event, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture State Park on March 28-30, offers guided hikes along the Suwannee River and the Florida Trail, seminars, workshops and traditional crafts.

Registration is $36 for adults, $18 for teenagers (12 and under are free). The Stephen Foster Folk Culture State Park is on U.S. 41 and Stare Road 130. For details, call 877-445-3352 or visit www.floridatrail.org.