Festival

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King  holiday. The federal holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2025 in Broward include …

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

Street artists working live and food trucks are featured at an outdoor event that’s part of the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest 3D, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Events in 2025 include: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 24  art exhibit and sale at Plunge …

For family friendly outdoor excursion, a fair in Southwest Ranches offers rides, games and food vendors. Southwest Ranches Country Fair in 2025 is Thursday – Monday, January 16-January 20 at 16290 Griffin Road 33331.  Entry is free. You pay for rides, snacks from food trucks,  and other items you want to purchase. Parking is free. …

The public is invited to help celebrate the gentle sea cows that call Florida home. Live entertainment, art displays, with activities and lots of fun for kids – plus manatees – are all part of ManateeFest 2026 in West Palm Beach. This free outdoor event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. …

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 …

Films and filmmakers from different parts of the world are featured at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, also referred to as FLIFF. The film festival in 2024 is  November 8 through November 17 at participating venues in Broward. Venues include: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Davie Lauderhill Prices Prices for film festival films are usually $13 for …

Where can you find performances of Afro-Cuban dance, samba percussion, taiko drumming, merengue music, rumba dance and Polynesian hula? At HistoryMiami’s annual Culture Fest 305 on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. This is truly a folklife festival that celebrates human enthusiasm and …

If you’re a fan of fried ravioli, pizza and other Italian fare, save your appetite for Feast of Little Italy Italian Festival in Jupiter.  Entry is free for the event, which includes food for purchase, live music, bocce, art, food demonstrations and wine seminars. There will be lots of authentic Italian food for sale. Feast …

Diwali, Festival of Lights: There will be music and dancing, books and stories, flowers and crafts, plus cultural attire and cuisine on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. It is free to attend; you can RSVP on Eventbrite.. Enjoy story time, explore rotating art stations led by local community organizations, savor Indian …

Train rides, trick or treating, and a petting zoo are just a few of the things featured at this Fall Festival.  The Miramar Fall Festival includes:  police K9 officers  pony rides spin art face painting pumpkin patch farmers market The event in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 26, entry is free. …