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Free books, a fantasy forest and performances are featured at the Broward Library StoryBook festival in Pembroke Pines.  StoryBook Festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, with the theme of STEAM, science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Entry is free. Reserve a ticket online. The  event is at  Southwest Regional …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Fort Lauderdale, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2024   Fort Lauderdale Diwali festival of lights  is noon – 10 p.m. Saturday, …

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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 …

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating its annual North Miami Greek Food & Wine Festival, from Nov. 8-10, 2024. Admission to this event is free. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, guests can enjoy a menu of authentic Greek recipes, traditional live music, dancing, activities …

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Performances, activities for kids and international foods for purchase are featured at a free family festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Live music and dance are included. The Cultural Festival in 2024 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 9, with free entry. Entertainment includes 5:30 p.m. Cachi y Saoco Nuevo    Latin Salsa band …

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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 …

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St. Bonaventure Family Festival in Davie features rides for adults and kids, games and food vendors. Entry, parking and entertainment are free.  Pay for rides, food and games. Family Festival  in 2024 5  p.m. -11 p.m. November 8 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. November 9 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. November 10 The venue is …

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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 …

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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 …

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Displays featuring artwork from professional and student artists, live performances and interactive workshops are included at Art & Music Fest in the Pines in Pembroke Pines. The popular event  in 2024 is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 2 and 12 p.m. to  5 p.m. Sunday, November 3, with free entry. Feel free to supply …

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Riverwalk, the Puppet Network and Damn Good Hospitality will present the 15th anniversary Florida Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale. The free event will be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the official skeleton processional parade stroll starting at 6:30 p.m. at Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk.  Here …

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