Events-Broward

Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  Vegan Block Party in  2025 is 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Saturday, July 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block Party events typically …

South Florida offers plenty of activities for savoring the fresh air — including outdoor happy hours.  Whether you’re in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties, we’ve got your one-stop shop for finding the perfect outdoor venue to enjoy a drink — or two. Outdoor Happy Hours in Miami-Dade County Mayami Mexicantina & Bar, 127 NW …

Deerfield Beach is featuring outdoor films at public parks.  Entry is free. The movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Friday, October 18: “Hocus Pocus”  at Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth Street, Deerfield Beach,  Other Halloween events in Broward 7 p.m. Friday, November 15: at Sullivan Park, 1700 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach 7 p.m. …

If you like to be out and about with family and friends, November offers plenty of festive things to do in Broward. Weston features ‘Wonka’ For frugal entertainment, Weston Regional Park  offers occasional outdoor movies that are free. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 the film is “Wonka” Weston  Regional Park, which  is at 20200 Saddle …

Treat yourself to live concerts at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, November 2. Festival Singers of Florida concert. 4 p.m. Sunday, December 15. First Presbyterian Church Christmas Concert, free entry with premium tickets for $40. Venue …

Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the park on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered for purchase. Other amenities and interesting features …

Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s’mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park.  The price is $4  with registration and payment is required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in …

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. In addition to art exhibits on display, Free Arts! Family Day often includes family-friendly activities like art workshops. Regular prices other days are $7 for adults and $4 for kids, students and seniors. Entry …

Broward County has many fall festivals, from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Pembroke Pines, and everywhere in between, including Tamarac, Plantation, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. At Broward’s fall festivals, you can buy pumpkins for carving, listen to live music, play games, go on hayrides and celebrate the change of seasons, as …