Posted by: For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don't require a wad of dough.
Festivals and other events in April 2026 in Broward
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Salsa Fest in Hollywood
The lively spicy sounds of Salsa are featured at Salsa Fest 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Entry is free and the event includes live entertainers. The featured performer is Melina Almodovar.
Davie Jazz Festival
Davie Jazz Festival is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Bergeron Rodeo. Entry is free. VIP tickets are $90.56 with tax and fee. Performers include Bop Shop Brass, Dominique Hammonds, JJ Sansaverino, Vivian Sessoms, and others. Food and drinks are offered for sale. Art and artisan vendors offer wares for purchase.
BBQ Street Party in Dania
The BBQ street party is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, with free entry, live bands and a kids' zone. The event is outside Dania Beach City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard. Pets are permitted and parking is free.
Touch A Truck in North Broward
Touch a Truck in Coral Springs is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 10150 NW 29th Street. Entry is free.
Junior Maker Fest
11 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at South Regional Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines 33024,
The event includes stations for building and tinkering for ages 5 and older. Among the activities are:
- Epic Marble Runs: Design gravity-defying tracks and twisting sculptures using Q-Ba-Maze interlocking cubes.
- Gravity-Busting Towers: Test your balance and precision with KEVA Planks—no glue, just pure engineering.
- Snap into Electronics: Power up your curiosity with Snap Circuits to see how gadgets really work.
- Cardboard Creations: If you can dream it, you can build it. Explore open-ended crafting with paper, cardboard, and recycled materials.
- Slime: practice basic chemistry by creating slime. Slime is a homemade toy typically created using a combination of water, glue, and borax.
- Other STEAM Stations include: robotics with Snapology, balloon powered cars, pinwheels and origami, 3D printing.
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Duck Fest Derby
Duck Fest Derby is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes entertainment and games, and the opportunities to participate in the Duck Derby with floating rubber ducks on the New River for the opportunity to earn prizes.
Pompano Beach Jazz Festival
The Pompano Beach Jazz Festival featuring a variety of local and internationally renowned artists is 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, at the Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach 33062.
Entry is free. Fees apply for parking.
World Art Day in Sunrise
World Art Day in Sunrise is p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18 with free entry and free activities.
The event includes:
- art exhibit
- Paint & Sip for adults
- Youth Art Zone with hands-on projects
- entertainment
The venue is Village Art Plaza, which is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313.
Earth Day events with free entry
- Earth Day festival in Sunrise is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and entry is free. The event includes a kids' area, performances and educational displays. The venue is Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard 33351. Parking and entry are free.
- Earth Day The Weston Way is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 33332.
- Dania Beach is offering a beach litter pick-up event 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, at Ocean Park Beach, Dania Beach Pier, 300 N. Beach Road, Dania. Volunteers receive free parking, T-shirts, and refreshments. Entertainment is included in the festivities.
- Earth Day festival in Plantation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Seminole Park, 6600 SW 16th Street, Plantation 33317.
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Doggy Fest in Fort Lauderdale
Doggy Fest is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. April 26 and entry is free at Tarpon River Brewing, 954-353-3193, 280 SW Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale
Free events with live entertainment
- Bands perform on beach at Hollywood Bandshell Wednesdays through Sundays.
- April 3 Untapped street festival in Pompano Beach.
- April 3 Rock The Park in Plantation.
- April 5 Jazz Brunch on Riverwalk .
- April 10 Tunes & Trucks in Sunrise.
- April 17 Backyard Jams in Pompano.
- dance, orchestra & jazz Performances at Bailey Hall in Davie.
- April 18 Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk.
- Free live entertainment at Plantation Walk.
Events with a fee
Taste of Oakland Park
Taste of Oakland Park is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.
Tickets prior to the event are $20 and $25 at the event. The fee includes food, wine and beer tastings.
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