Discover fun things to do and family friendly events from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach including music festivals, food and wine festivals, comedy shows, rock, jazz and classical concerts, as well as many free outdoor events.

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Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade

New Year's Eve Celebrations in and around Fort Lauderdale
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More Events This Weekend
- Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival $100+ (Dec. 7-10)
- Boca Holiday Festival at Mizner Park in Boca Raton $15 (Dec. 9-10)
- Miramar International Art & Fashion Weekend at Miramar City Hall Plaza (Dec. 9-10)
- Fine Art Show at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton (December 9-10 10am – 5pm)
- Tunnel Top Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale (Dec. 10)
Upcoming Holiday Happenings
- Menorah Lighting Celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park (Thur. Dec. 7)
- Yuletide on Atlantic Parade in Pompano Beach (Thur. Dec. 7)
- Grand Delray Beach Chanukah Festival at Old School Square (Thur. Dec 7)
- Tree Lighting & Music Under the Stars in Pompano Beach (Fri. Dec. 8)
- Winterfest at Wellington Amphitheater (Fri. Dec. 8)
- Light Up Carter Park (Sat. Dec. 9)
- City of Delray Beach Holiday Parade (Sat. Dec. 9)
- Boca Holiday Festival at Mizner Park $15+ (Sat. Dec. 9 and Sun. Dec. 10)
- City of Margate Winter Festival at State Rd. 7 & Margate Blvd. (Dec. 15)
- Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale (Dec. 16)
- Symphony in Lights at Gulfstream Park Villages (Nov. 12 – Dec. 31)
- The Wonderland RINK at Las Olas Oceanside Park (Nov. 13 – Jan. 1)
- Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek $26/car (Nov. 22 – Jan. 1)
- Zoo Lights at The Palm Beach Zoo $20+ (Nov. 17 – Jan. 7)
- Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens in Davie $20 (Dec. 15-30)
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Looking for places to Ring in 2024?
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations in and around Fort Lauderdale
- Ring in the New Year with live music throughout the Palm Beaches
Planning Ahead
- An Evening of Elegance at Coconut Creek Community Center (Dec. 16)
- SFPC Toys in the Sun Poker Run from Alligator Alley Harley Davidson to Rick Case Honda in Davie (Dec. 10)
- Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade stages at New River & The Loop Fort Lauderdale (Dec. 16)
- Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival in Fort Lauderdale (Jan 8-14, 2024)
- A Sip of Wine, A taste of Heaven in Miramar $65+ (March 16, 2024)
Art Shows, Art Walks and Art Festivals
- Fine Art Show at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton (December 9-10 10am – 5pm)
- Art & Antique Walk at Art Park in Oakland Park (December 16, 10am – 2pm)
- Art Walk in downtown Delray Beach (First Friday of Each Month)
- MASS District Art Walk (last Saturday of each month)
- Downtown Hollywood Art Walk (3rd Saturday of Each Month)
- Ignite Broward – Art and Light Festival (Jan. 24-28, 2024)
- Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week Events (Jan. 20-28, 2024)
Old Town Untapped in Pompano Beach
On the first Friday of every month, “Old Town” becomes the epicenter for art, food and music! Each event features live bands, a DJ, craft beer, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Old Town Untapped is free and open to the public. [Read more…]
- January 5, 2024: TBA
Weekly Block Party on 33rd Street in Fort Lauderdale
Outdoor stage located between Fishtales Restaurant & Nightclub and 33rd Street Wine Bar. Showtime 5:30pm. Optional table reservations with outdoor seating available by calling Fishtales.
- Sunday, December 10, 2023: The Reaxtion Band
- Sunday, December 17, 2023: Christmas Diva Party
Rock the Park in Plantation
The City of Plantation presents Rock the Park, a free concert series beginning Friday, November 3, 2023 and continuing monthly until Friday, May 3, 2024 at Pine Island Park. All bands begin at 7pm and end around 10pm. [Read more..]
- Friday, January 5, 2024: Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute)
- Saturday, February 3, 2024: The Brass Evolution (Horn Bands Tribute)
- Friday, March 1, 2024: GDR (Greatest Decades of Rock tribute)
- Saturday, April 6, 2024: The Valerie Tyson Band (Dance, Classic Rock & Motown)
- Friday, May 3, 2024: Smokin’ & Renegade (Tributes to Boston and Styx)
Free Concerts at Old School Square in Delray Beach
Free concerts presented by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority and the City of Delray Beach. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes and your takeout from a local restaurant. Food and alcohol vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol permitted.
- Thursday, December 28th: FM Band (6-9pm)
Clematis by Night weekly at West Palm Beach Waterfront
Every Thursday at West Palm Beach Waterfront from 6-9 pm. Bring your own lawn chair or beach blanket.
- Dec. 7: The Original Studio 54 Band
- Dec. 14: Resonance Band
- Dec. 21: The Bobby Rodriguez Orchestra
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- Sunday on the Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach
- Free Concerts with Food Trucks at Wellington Amphitheater
- Tribute Bands every weekend at Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach
Downtown Hollywood Art Walk (3rd Saturday of Each Month)
MASS District Art Walk (last Saturday of each month)
The MASS (Music & Arts South of Sunrise) District FTL Artwalk is a FREE event on every last Saturday from 6pm-11pm. Join a budding array of art lovers and enthusiasts and explore the unique art community located in and around downtown Fort Lauderdale. With free parking at the corner of NE 9th St and NE 5th Ave, your evening can commence worry-free. Independent, one-of-a-kind, local galleries dot the streets of 4th Avenue and surrounding areas. Visit participating venues to experience an awesome night of art, music, food trucks, and entertainment. [Read more…]
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