Ft. Lauderdale

Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke …

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 …

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. …

Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events in 2025, including Fall Festivals. With pumpkin patches, it’s wise to phone to ensure pumpkins are available when you want …

Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz concerts featuring a live band and food vendors.  Events in 2025 include: May 16: Full Circle: Top 40 & others September 19: Larry Dogg Band October 17: Miami Brown and Friends Venue: Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 Bring …

Free Halloween events for kids and families are offered at several parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2025 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event includes trick-or-treating, games and bounce …

In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2025, which is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with entertainment, pumpkin-themed photo opps, crafts, a market, games and trick or treating. Feel free to dress …

South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Broward, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2025 in Broward Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale Entry is free for Diwali …

Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you’re a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children 12 and younger also can attend free. The Nova Singers will welcome in the holiday season with a concert series called “Golden Jubilee Holiday.” The …

Florida Grand Opera opens its 2025-2026 season with a traditional First Sing; tickets are free with RSVP.  The rising stars and newest members of Florida Grand Opera will perform the First Sing — a special free concert where they will perform arias and new repertoire.  When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.: First Miami …

For parents interested in swapping out toys, gently used toys are offered at free events in Fort Lauderdale.  The event is intended to provide fresh homes for toys that are no longer used, which is great for the environment and for family wallets.  ToyTrader of South Florida Toy Swap Events are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 …