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Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  In  2024  the Vegan Block Party events include  2 p.m. – 8 p.m. April 27 at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block Party events …

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Information about sustainable gardening, speakers and live entertainment are featured at the Earth Day festival at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. Heal The  Planet Day is 2024 is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. The event includes a vendors,  food trucks and activities for …

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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food is offered for purchase. The BBQ dishes represent a variety of styles and flavors from Southern to International fusion, according to organizers. Vendors are asked to provide at …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

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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 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include singer-songwriter Alexander Star West …

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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.   Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

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Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free.  Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2024 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

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Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show, DJ entertainment and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 11 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free. Bow Wow VIP entry …

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Decorate pumpkins. Play games. Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food vendors, fun for kids, and a beer garden.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. October 21, 2023, and entry is free. Fees of $1 to $5 apply for various features, including  pumpkin decorating. Entertainment is provided by a DJ.  …

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Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale is hosting an event that showcases selections of beer, wine and and other adult libations.  Libations by The River is noon to 4 p.m. September 23, 2023, at Esplanade Park. The event includes food trucks and entertainment. Entry for Libations by the River is free.  Drinks and food are available for …

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