Festivals

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, …

Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  In  2024  Vegan Block Party event is rescheduled for 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Saturday, November 16, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Put on your favorite flannel shirt, or dress up in Halloween garb. Margate Fall Festival includes Fall and Halloween festivities.  Fall Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at the sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Entry is free. Parking is free. The event  includes pony rides, petting zoo, …

The Family Fall Festival in Plantation will offer all kinds of family fun and a Halloween vibe. The festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free. The event includes games inflatables Halloween treats food and …

The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district featuring fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs  in 2024 include: Saturday and Sunday, October …

Flamingo Gardens in Davie, a popular botanical and wildlife attraction, is offering Harvest Festival events. The events in 2024 are weekends in October included with regular entry fees. Harvest Festival Weekend events include themes, hayrides, farm animals, photo ops, pony rides and entertainment. October 5-6 Pirates weekend. October 12-13 Pirates weekend. October 26-27 Halloween weekend. …

Deerfield Beach is presenting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment & activities for kids.  Festivities in 2024 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Entry and activities are free. Parking is free. Deerfield Beach Fall Festival includes: pumpkin patch with photo …

The Fall Festival at historic Stranahan House is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 27,  with a $5 entry fee for adults that includes a beverage ticket. Kids’ tickets are free.  The event includes  food trucks, wine and beer vendors and entertainment.  Games are featured for all ages. Stranahan House is is at 335 …