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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa. Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …
For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …
The folks at Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, with free entry, free entertainment and free activities. It includes School of Rock performing kids zone Hip Hop Kids performing snow mountain Puppy kissing booth pets …
Favorite Sinatra tunes from the Swing Era are included at a free outdoor holiday performance at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Christmas Eve with Sinatra features Jeff Grainger and his band. The event in 2024 is 7 p.m. December 24, and entry is free for lawn seating. Feel free to bring your own blankets or chairs. …
Sledding. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2024, Christmas on Las Olas is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, on Las Olas Boulevard, a popular fashion and dining district. The event is from Southeast 6th …
For some folks on your holiday list, including yourself, handmade items are ideal gifts. Learn how to make them at the Broward County library Craftapalooza. Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering DIY workshops and demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024. Entry is free, and supplies are provided. There will …
Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …
With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, Friday Night Sound Waves offers free live entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale from November through May. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the Sound Waves events. At 5 p.m., you can play games on the lawn. Music …
Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries. Many branch libraries offer free parking. Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2024 at libraries include these. Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday events at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Winter Wonderland is 2 p.m. to …
Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward. The deal is valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses and other goods, except furniture. Participating stores offer other discounts, such as a discount 0f 50% on yellow items, except …
For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi holiday lights tours in 2024 are December 5 – January 4, with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated …
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