Patti Roth

The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists from different regions with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district with fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2025 include: Saturday …

Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

Weston is offering an event that allows the public to draw on the sidewalk at Library Park.  Chalk in the Park Day is free for participants and spectators.  Chalk in the Park Day  Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 33332 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 18. Registration opens at 10:15 a.m.  Participation is …

The German American Society of Greater Hollywood features Oktoberfest events with entertainment, food & beer. Oktoberfest events in 2025 are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on these dates: September 20 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music by Bob Houston and Randy October 4 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music …

Hollywood is displaying its eclectic epicurean delights with a Dine Out Hollywood promotion.  Dine Out Hollywood in 2025 is October 15 – November 15 at an array of participating  restaurants.  The Dine Out menus at about two dozen venues usually feature an appetizer, entree and dessert for lunch and dinner at prices primarily in the …

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18. Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22. …

The Fountains shopping and dining plaza in Plantation is featuring a Fall Festival. The event offers pumpkin painting, photo op, face painting, DJ entertainment, vendors, and trick or treat stations at participating vendors.  Pets are permitted. The event includes a costume contest for furry friends.  The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

Nab a free game at Puttshack, which is opening at Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach.  Puttshack is an indoor venue that features a nightclub vibe with high-tech mini golf, where the golf balls keep track of your points.  Earn free games, including a free game for your birthday, if you register for the rewards …

Play games. Paint pumpkins.  Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food vendors, pumpkin bowling and adult beverages.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees apply for various activities. The fees for activities like pumpkin painting and …

With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The schedule includes: Oct. 24: Life in Technicolor – A Tribute to Coldplay Oct. …