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January ~ Las Olas Art Fair: Music and food combine with a weekend
outdoor art festival featuring national and international exhibitors, along Las Olas Boulevard. The fair has grown to a point where “Part II” encores occur, typically
in February, sometimes in March. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.
Orchid
Show: The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society
blooms anew at the annual Orchid Show at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium at Holiday Park.
Call (954) 828-5380 for more information.
Gulfstream
Park Thoroughbred Racing: From January
through April, Gulfstream Park stages thoroughbred racing,
concerts, dining and more. Call (954) 454-7000 for more information.
SunTrust
Sunday Jazz Brunch: Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s
Riverwalk becomes a jazz domain on the first Sunday each
month with multiple stages along historic New River. Picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, dogs and children add to festivities.
Call (954) 828-5363 for more information.
February ~ Florida Renaissance Festival and Crafts Village. Quiet Waters Park hosts
this month-long celebration sometimes extending into March featuring olden times with crafts, jousting knights, games of chance,
food fit for royalty, and more. Call (954) 776-1642 for more information.
Collectible
Glassware Show and Sale: The South Florida
Depression Glass Club’s three-decade old extravaganza unfolds at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium, attracting dealers from across the nation to display vintage glass, pottery and
china celebrating America’s heritage. Call (305) 884-0335 for more information.
Decorate,
Dine, & Donate Auction: The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsors this spirited event at the Design Center of the Americas featuring plane tickets,
cruises, and land-based getaways along with artwork and other collectibles in the ongoing battle against blood cancers. Call
(954) 961-3234 for more information.
Chili
Cookoff: Chili-making fanatics from all
over make competition sizzle to go along with musical acts that are just as hot at Broward County’s C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. Call (954) 437-2650 for more information.
Fat
Tuesday on Hollywood Beach: Hollywood Beach at the Hollywood Beach Theatre and Harrison
Street takes on
Mardi Gras air with live music, parade, gumbo contest and more. Call (954) 926-3377 for more information.
Orange
Blossom Festival Parade & Rodeo: In
Davie, this country festival focuses on the community’s rural agricultural roots, with a parade, livestock fair, a cook-off
and crafts, strawberry festival, live country entertainment and a professional rodeo. Call (954) 797-1166 for more information.
Pembroke
Lakes Arts Festival: Pembroke Pines
City halll on Pines Boulevard is the scene for this annual arts festival. Call (954)
for more information.
Seminole
Tribal Fair: The Seminole Indians of Hollywood
showcase cultural heritage and more at this annual celebration. 6300 Stirling Road. Call (954) 966-6300 for more information.
Walk
for the Animals: Sometimes held in March,
the Humane Society of broward County's Annual walk for the Animals
begins at Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park near
the Museum of Discovery & Science. More
than 3,000 animal lovers and dogs take to the 1.25-mile route to raise money for the shelter. Individuals are welcome,
or friends can form packs for special perks. Call (954) 266-6827 for more information.
Deerfield
Beach Founders Day: Celebrated for more
than a half century, Deerfield Beach civic pride comes to the forefront with a parade, international foods, arts and crafts,
and entertainment. Call (954) 480-4433 for more information.
March ~
Las Olas Art Festival: Enjoy the Museum of Art's
Las Olas Art Festival on near Andrews Avenue.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.
Las
Olas Wine & Food Festival: Between
Southeast Sixth and 11th avenues, wine lovers stroll Las Olas Boulevard , sampling fine wines and great food, with live cooking demonstrations and other
fun to benefit the American Lung Association of Florida. Call (954) 524-4657 for more information.
Fort
Lauderdale Spring Home Show: The Greater
Fort Lauderdale - Broward Convention Center becomes
the site for the latest in embellishing the home. Call (954) 765-5900 for more information.
Hollywood St. Patrick’s
Day Parade & Festival: Downtown Hollywood celebrates the St. Patrick’s Day wearing of the green with Irish bands, floats,
and food. Call (954) 921-3404 for more information.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Craft Fair: Handcrafted items, gourmet
foods, plants and more are part of the fun at Commercial Boulevard at A1A. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.
April ~ Major League Baseball: Florida
Marlins. Nothing signals advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture
with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected
curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major
League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.
Pompano
Beach Seafood Festival: Tantalizing seafood,
music and more stars at this tasty a popular event. Call (954) 941-2940 for more information.
Broward
Urban River Trails Blueway Bash: Arriving
by vehicle, boat, canoe, or kayak, friends of Broward Urban River Trails (BURT) gather at this fundraiser attracting county
and city commissioners and other VIPs, along with folks who just plain care about protecting and enhancing New River and other
waterways. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, waterside dining, hot music, and silent auction sizzlers are part of the
Blueway Bash, where the nautical dress code leans toward cutoffs and flipflops. Call (954) 565-6141 for more information.
Bank
of America Wine and Culinary Celebration: Fort
Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science is
the scene for this food fest featuring more than 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs in a progressive sequence
of wine and food pairings to delight, educate and entertain. Call (954) 467-MODS for more information.
Ocean
Fest: Ocean Fest features dive-related
exhibits, food, fun and more than $20,000 in prizes at the edge of the Atlantic where Greater Fort Lauderdale has one of the
only living reefs in the continental U.S. accessible from shore. Call (954) 839-8516 for more information.
HispanicFest:
Featuring Latin food and live music, this long-running
festival on Hollywood’s Tyler Street also features Hispanic pop music on two stages, plus dance lessons, kid’s
entertainment and more. Call (954) 214-2457 for more information.
Spring
Garden Event: Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife
Sanctuary in Davie hosts the Spring Garden Event showcasing fabulous flowers, plants, trees, garden supplies and accessories.
Fun includes food, face painting, and a fundraising auction for wildlife care. Admission fee includes free parking.
Call (954) 473-2955 for more information.
May ~
Air & Sea Show: This air and sea spectacular along Fort lauderdale's Beach - among the nation’s largest spectator events - draws enthusiastic crowds for the no-admission
visual treats. Call (954) 527-5600 for more information.
Antique
and Collector Fair: War Memorial Auditorium
at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park draws antique
lovers and collectors. Call (954) 828-5380 for more information.
Market
Pro Computer Show and Sale: Computer buffs
from far and wide gather for this event at Holiday Park War Memorial
Auditorium. Call (954) 828-5380 for
more information.
Fort
Lauderdale Home Design Show: Indoor and
outdoor home improvement projects are showcased at the Greater Fort lauderdale - Broward County Convention Center. Call (888) 353-3976 for more information.
America’s
Red Clay Tennis Championship: Fort Lauderdale’s Jimmy
Evert tennis Center at Holiday Park, where Chris Evert and Jennifer Capriati learned to play on clay, hosts this annual
competition. Call (954) 828-5378 for more information.
Cajun
/ Zydeco Festival: Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach comes alive with celebration of Louisiana bayou culture with live music,
authentic Cajun / Creole food, dance, and more. Call (954) 776-1642 for more information.
June ~ Gun and Knife Show: War Memorial Auditorium hosts an extensive display of guns and knives. Call (954) 828-5380 for more information.
Broward
Beautiful Annual Reef Sweep & Beach Cleanup: Staged
at various sites throughout Broward County and sponsored by the Ocean Watch Foundation, the Broward Beautiful Reef Sweep &
Beach Cleanup focuses on preserving and protecting coral reefs and educating on ocean environmental issues. Call (954)
467-1366 for more information.
July ~ Starlight
Musicals: On Fridays throughout July,
Bank of America stages open-air concerts at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park
with classic rock, show tunes and more. Concert-goers bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and beverages. Parking is free.
Call (954) 828-5363 for more information.
July 4th Family Celebration:
Fort Lauderdale Beach becomes a magnet for July 4th
revelry with free entertainment and spectacular fireworks. Call (954) 828-5363 for more information.
August ~ Hollywood
Beach Latin Festival: International and
top local entertainers take to the stages for this festival with Latin food, arts and crafts displays, along the Hollywood
Broadwalk. Call (954) 921-3404 for more information.
Hollywood Beach Clambake:
A New England-style clambake, treasure hunt,
swimsuit contest, best chowder contest, kid fun and more takes place on the Hollywood Broadwalk between Johnson and Michigan streets. Call (954) 924-2980 for more information.
September ~ Miami Dolphins: If
it’s fall and you’re ready for some football, count on the National Football League to deliver non-stop grid action,
leading to playoffs, and the incomparable Super Bowl. The NFL has come a long way since its 1920 founding in Canton, Ohio
at Ralph Hay’s Hupmobile dealership. NFL action was first televised in 1939 when NBC broadcast within New York City.
The NFL’s Longest Day was on Christmas, 1971, in a playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Miami’s
17-0 Perfect Season unfolded the following year. But that’s history, and prospects for new milestones start in September.
Annual Hortt Memorial Exhibition:
Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Art showcases this annual competition featuring South Florida’s finest artists.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.
Las Olas Art Festival: This prestigious festival across from the Museum of Art at Andrews Avenue on Las Olas Boulevard features more than 250 top-run artists
with oils and acrylics, jewelry, sculpture and more. Call (954) 525-5500.
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October ~ Hockey League & Florida Panthers: The
National Hockey League’s rough and tumble world packs a motherlode of milestones, from 1917’s NHL opener, to when
Maurice Richard was first to score 50 goals in one season in 1944-45, to when Clint Benedict was the first goalie to put on
a mask after a shot knocked him unconscious, to when Manon Rheaume made headlines in 1992 as the first woman playing in one
of the four major sports leagues, goaltending for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the St. Louis Blues. From October on, it’s
non-stop action in the world of hat tricks -- three goals in a game by a player -- and sudden death overtime.
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Air Fair: At Pompano Beach Air Park, the Air Fair honors veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam,
and Desert Storm. More than 20 War Birds along with several historic aircraft from Wings Over Miami are part of the celebration.
Call (954) 786-4600 for more information.
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Fort Lauderdale International
Film Festival: Ever-growing and gaining increasing
prestige with celebrity appearances, seminars, and parties, FLIFF presents independent film features from around the world.
Call (954) 760-9898 for more information.
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Fort Lauderdale International
Boat Show: As the world’s largest boat extravaganza,
the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show spreads out over six sites with more than 1,600 vessels including super yachts
and accessories. Call (954) 764-7642 for more information.
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Art in the Park: More than 130 artists in 11 fine arts categories compete in this juried show in
Plantation, with free parking and entertainment along with children’s activities. Call (954) 797-9762 for more information.
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Hollywood Beach Oktoberfest:
This lively three-day festival along the Hollywood
Broadwalk features German beer, music, strolling bands,
food and more. Call (954) 926-3377 for more information.
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MOD Gourmet Feast &
Auction: To help prevent birth defects, the March
of Dimes Gourmet Feast & Auction features fine food, wine, entertainment, prizes, and a silent auction, at The Weston
Diplomat Resort and Spa. Call (877) 877-7677 for more
information.
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!Viva Broward! Stranahan
Park in front of the Broward County Main
Library hosts this Latin-flavored festival celebrating
Hispanic heritage and culture. Call (954) 527-0627 for more information.
November ~ Broward County Fair: Nearly 100 carnival rides and exhibits, live concerts, food and more are part of the fun at
pampano Race Track. Call (954) 922-2224 for more information.
Riverwalk Blues & Music
Festival: Downtown Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk hosts local and nationally known blues artists at a multicultural celebration
of the arts.
Hollywood Jazz Festival: For nearly 25 years, the ever-expanding Hollywood Jazz Festival has attracted throngs
of music lovers. Festivities at various venues such as the Hollywood Beach Theatre at the Broadwalk include
VIP packages. Call (877) 877-7677 for more information.
International Investment
Convention & World Business Summit: Staged
at Hollywood’s Weston Diplomat, the Samuel Financial
Group touts this as “the right event” for investors searching for a worthy project, and an “even better
event” for companies looking for start-up or operating capital. Call (305) 948-6006 for more information.
Promenade in the Park: After decades at Holiday Park,
Promenade in the Park in 2005 moved to Huizenga Plaza at Andrews Avenue and Las Olas. The Winterfest event, benefiting the Museum
of Art since 1959, includes food, shopping, rides and more.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.
Hollywood Jazz Festival:
Some of the nation’s top jazz musicians
perform live at this purely jazz event in Downtown Hollywood
at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. Call
(954) 201-6884 for more information.
December ~ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Jeb Bush Florida Classic: With Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida as honorary chair, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation sponsors
this golf, fishing and gala destination weekend at the Coral Ridge Country Club and the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. Also
included is a private cocktail reception aboard Gallant Lady, and a charity auction with vacation packages, winemaker dinners,
and more. Call (954) 739-5006 for more information.
Ocean Dance: Patrons bring lawn chairs to enjoy renowned dance companies on stage under the stars at
the Hollywood Arts & Culture Center. Call
(954) 921-3274 for more information.
Candy Cane Parade: A Holiday themed parade on the Hollywood Broadwalk features floats, marching bands and popular children’s characters. Call (954) 921-3404
for more information.
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest
Boat Parade: As part of the month-long Winterfest holiday
celebration, spectators line shorelines as the grand marshal boat leads more than 100 spectacularly lighted vessels from near
Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades north on the Intracoastal Waterway. Call (954) 767-0686 for more information.
Christmas on Las Olas: Fort Lauderdale’s fashionable las Olas Boulevard lights up for the season with special displays as shops stay open late to show off holiday fare.
Call (954) 288-7208 for more information.
Holiday Fantasy of Lights: Tradewinds Park illuminates
for the holidays with drive-through displays for all to enjoy. Call (954) 968-3880 for more information.
Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade:
Billing itself as the nation’s oldest boat parade,
the Pompano Beach holiday extravaganza begins on Lake Santa Barbara and moves north to Deerfield Beach. Call (954) 941-2940
for more information.
Woodstock Arts & Crafts
Festival: In Sunrise at Welleby Park, this quarter-century-old event features handcrafted arts, international foods, kid’s
rides, Santa Claus, entertainment, and more. Canned food donations can substitute for admission fee. Call (954) 747-4600
for more information.
Weston Art Festival: For more than a decade, the city of Weston has showcased artists at Weston Town Center with free admission. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.
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