Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival offers Picnic in the Park with free entry

Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale.

Picnic in the Park in 2026 is 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Sunday January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event.

Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival, which offers several other events that require purchased tickets.

At the free event, the first 500 children receive a free cookbook.

Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees are usually about $4 an hour.

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