Festival

Royal Palm Beach will once again host the annual free, family-friendly West Fest in 2026. West Fest When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026 Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. Cost: Free entry; vendor and activity prices vary. Features: Fun zone, Carnival rides, Pony rides, Stage entertainment, Line dancing and more Website Times: Friday, Feb. …

Interactive projects for kids and live performances by students from local schools are featured at Celebrate the Arts Day in Weston. The free festival will include performances by school bands, choruses and drama troupes, interactive booths for craft activities and a 28-foot graffiti wall. There will also be tattoo and balloon art, plus lawn games. …

Tamarac is proudly representing its diversity with a festival that features performances and exhibits reflecting people from different nations and backgrounds. The event includes a laser show.  One Tamarac Multicultural Festival offers food trucks, exhibits and kids’ zone, plus cultural performances from many of the city’s diverse groups. Headline performer is Kevin Lyttle, a Vincentian …

Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at ArtsPark in Young Circle. Entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment The event emphasizes Hollywood’s pride and respect for LGBTQ residents and other residents …

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The 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 2026 in Broward include …

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River event in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, games and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include these and others  Luigi Arredondo Sextet The Swayzees    …

Behold! The 75th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is happening Jan. 17-18, 2026. Held on the lawn of the University of Miami Campus  in Coral Gables on Stanford Dr. in front of the Lowe Art Museum, this free festival features more than 200 juried artists. Displayed artwork includes wood, watercolor, photography, oil and acrylics, …

Tours, hands-on art activities and artists painting live are featured at the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Watch artists painting murals live. Events are free.  Events January 21-25 in 2026 include: Free mural tours, reservations recommended, information is online. 6 …

Inflatables, DJ entertainment and a wide array of public safety vehicles are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment, including boats, trucks, and a helicopter. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The …

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. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event, which also includes …