59TH ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

10/31 – 11/4 – FORT LAUDERDALE  Enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s waterways and sunshine while browsing an amazing array of boats, marine products and accessories at the 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water boat show with more than 1,500 boats on display. The show offers something for everyone, from astonishing super-yachts to boats for every budget, boating electronics and equipment, fishing gear, marine art, nautical-themed home goods, clothing, jewelry and more. Bahia Mar Yachting Center (801 Seabreeze Blvd.Fort Lauderdale) Price: $33.00 to $300.00 $15 (Children ages 6-15); Free for Children Under 6

 

9TH ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL 

11/2 – FORT LAUDERDALE  4:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. This FREE Fort Lauderdale based event, named one of the “Top 10 Day of the Dead
Events” in North America by The USA Today, attracts legions of talented skull inspired artists, mariachi musicians, dancers and painted performers. Event Founder and Master Puppeteer, Jim Hammond stated, “Our mission is to produce asignature event for all ages that maintains and respects the cultural integrity of international Dia de los Muertos traditions. The Florida Day of the Dead Celebration provides a memory for the dead and a party for the living.”. Starts at Huzienga Plaza on Las Olas Blvd. For more info please see here.

 

FREE FOOD TRUCKS AT ARTSPARK 

MONDAYS – HOLLYWOOD  Stop by the ArtsPark at Young Circle on Monday night 5:30 – 9:30. Bring the family. Enjoy the fresh air and have a picnic. Pick and choose from 20+ different trucks. Visit here for list of trucks.

 

FREE FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS & MOVIES

FRIDAYS – HOLLYWOOD  FREE family films at 8 p.m. at the ArtsPark in Young Circle. November 2nd: Queen of Katwe (PG). November 9th: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13). November 16th: Frozen (PG). November 30th: Fred Claus (PG). The films are preceded by family fun from 5 – 8 p.m. with face painters, a bounce house, and more! Visit Hollywood Events for more information!

 

FARMERS MARKET 

11/2 – 11/4 – PEMBROKE PINES Fresh fruit, locally grown vegetables and honey, freshly made juices, Indian food, artisan goods and other varieties at Fountain Plaza at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens (527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines)

 

PARADE OF COLOR FESTIVAL

11/2 – 11/4 – DAVIE  8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m at Flamingo Road Nursery (1655 S Flamingo Road Davie, FL)Enjoy a fall paradise that more resembles New England ! Cornstalks, hay bales, mums, pumpkins, scarecrows and fall colors are everywhere you look! The “Biggest and Best” Pumpkin Patch and Grandma’s Garden provides the backdrop for treasured family photos. Antique tractor-pulled hayrides to “The Davie Moonshine and Fish Camp” are offered every weekend, along with kids crafts, live music and lots of delicious food!

 

FIRST FRIDAY FOOD TRUCKS

11/2 – DAVIE 5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m DJ Anarchy spins tunes in the parking lot at Flamingo Gardens (3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie) to accompany a lineup of local food trucks.

 

JAZZ IN THE PARK – T.Y. PARK

11/2 – HOLLYWOOD  FREE 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Friends of T.Y. Park invite you to being your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free concert featuring the Broward College Big Band. The band will perform an exciting mix of Swing and Latin rhythms in Pavilion 12 at T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Road in Hollywood. Food Trucks will be on-site.

 

FREE GUIDED TOUR OF FIU WOLFSONIAN

FRIDAYS – MIAMI FIU CAMPUS 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Learn more about The Wolfsonian (1001 Washington Ave., Miami, FL) and related art and design themes during a 45-minute free guided tour of the building, collection, or exhibitions. New guides bring different perspectives each week!

 

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP 

11/3 – ALL SOUTH FLORIDA  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Recommended Ages: 5-12. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

 

5TH ANNUAL LOCAL LAGOON FEST

11/3 – WEST PALM BEACH  FREE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. Listen to live music, see wildlife presentations, stop by exhibitor booths, and bring the kids for the children’s activities. And happening right next door is the West Palm Beach Green Market, featuring delicious foods, locally-grown seasonal fruits, and veggies. What a delightful way to spend a Saturday. Learning, living, and loving Lake Worth Lagoon.

 

MAGIC SHOW

11/3 – WESTON 1:30 and  3:00 p.m. at Weston Community Center (20200 Saddle Club Road, inside Weston Regional Park) Magician Gary Midnight leaves audiences spellbound with his amazing gifts of illusion and sleight-of-hand. Out of his magical mind come the most amazing feats all put together perfectly in his amazing show.

 

MOONLIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK

11/3 – WESTON 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Regional Park – Event Stage (20200 Saddle Club Road Weston) Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax… the movie is on us!  The full-length feature film COCO (PG)  is projected onto a giant inflatable screen. Bring your own food and beverages; however, alcohol is not permitted in the Park.

 

BE KIND TO ANIMALS – ALL CRITTERS MATTER

11/4 – CORAL SPRINGS 11:00 a.m. Each Sunday guests are introduced to a featured animal. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, FL)

 

TAMARAC FARMER’S MARKET

11/4-  TAMARAC 9 a.m to 2 p.m.Veterans Memorial Park (7825 Southgate Blvd. Tamarac, FL) Fresh local and organic produce, local honey, fresh herbs, plants, orchids and flowers of various varieties.

 

DREAM CAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW

11/4 – HOLLYWOOD  The first Sunday of every month. Features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles. Car registration, $20. Downtown Hollywood (2000 Hollywood Blvd.,Hollywood, FL)

 

STORY TIME IN THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN

11/4 – DAVIE 12:30-1:30 Enjoy an outdoor reading of a children’s story book followed by a craft project! This month’s story is “The Bear Ate Your Sandwhich” by Julia Sarcone-Roach. Story Time is free with paid admission (or membership) to Flamingo Gardens (3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie)

 

DANIA AFTER DARK

11/9 – DANIA  FREE Street festival that will take place between 1st Street and Dania Beach Blvd. Art, music, food vintage, culture. All ages. Pet-friendly.

 

FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS UNDER THE STARS

11/9 – PLANTATION 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening playing in round robin mixed doubles Veltri Tennis Center (9101 NW. 2nd Street, Plantation) This tennis event is open to all players 3.5 & above. It’s competitive tennis – sorry no beginners. You do not need a partner, balls are included. Price: $10/player. You may show up at 6:30pm to warm up. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportsmatestennis

 

ART IN THE PARK

11/10 – 11/11 – PLANTATION FREE 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Tree Park (7421 NW 5th St, Plantation, FL) The 52nd annual Art in the Park is a two day Arts and Crafts festival hosted by the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club in Plantation. Over 100 vendors showcasing their work. Along with a main stage with free live music. A large kids zone with actives and shows. Food vendors, Beer and wine tent.

 

HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEAN-UP

11/10 – HOLLYWOOD BEACH  Help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful by volunteering for the Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut Street and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Volunteers meet to collect litter and cigarette butts from the sandy beach. Volunteers are asked complete the registration form found on the City’s website under Beach Sweep. Children, ages 8 and older, are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Gloves and garbage bags are provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions. Remember to dress appropriately, wear sunscreen and bring a completed registration form with you.

 

CAMELOT DAYS – MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL T.Y PARK

11/10 – HOLLYWOOD   9:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Camelot Days is bringing the days of yore back to TY Park. Centrally located off of I-95 and Sheridan in Hollywood, Florida, Camelot Days allows you to relive the magic of the past. Explore our kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters. Cheer for your favorite side at the living chess game and joust! Feast like a King on hearty food and drink. Shop for fine handcrafted treasures in the Artists’ Market. Enjoy challenging games and entertaining shows for all ages! For more information call 786.332.0047 or visit www.camelotdays.com

 

BE KIND TO ANIMALS – ALL CRITTERS MATTER

11/11 – CORAL SPRINGS 11:00 a.m. Each Sunday guests are introduced to a featured animal. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs)

 

TAMARAC FARMER’S MARKET

11/11-  TAMARAC 9 a.m to 2 p.m.Veterans Memorial Park (7825 Southgate Blvd. Tamarac, FL) Fresh local and organic produce, local honey, fresh herbs, plants, orchids and flowers of various varieties.

 

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

11/16 – HOLLYWOOD FREE 5 p.m. – 9:00 p.m at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Holiday music, tree lighting ceremony and a special appearance by Santa. FREE Admission and photos with Santa.

 

OPEN PLAY-CHESS

11/17 – SUNRISE 10 a.m – 12 p.m. Chess players of all ages and skill levels, including newcomers, are invited to participate in free, supervised open play each week. Free instruction is provided by the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess. Call (954) 746-3207 for details.

 

DANIA BEACH’S FARMER’S MARKET

11/17 – DANIA 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Dania Beach Patch (1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL) on every 3rd Saturday of the month featuring children’s activities, educational activities, crafts, unique vendors and more.

 

MODEL TRAIN RIDES

11/17 – 11/18  COCONUT CREEK Tradewinds Park (3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL) Trains depart the station every few minutes from 10 A.M to 4 P.M. each day listed, except in case of rain or lightning. Fare: $1.50 per person, regardless of age. An adult MUST accompany riders under 10 years of age. Park admission, $1.50 per person on weekends and holidays.

 

STORYBOOK FESTIVAL 

11/17 – PEMBROKE PINES  FREE Children and families are invited to enjoy a free day of live costumed storybook characters, magic, music and more at Southwest Regional Library (16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines) The first 1,000 children in attendance will receive a free book. Children are encouraged to arrive at the Festival in costume to participate in the Story Book Parade which gets underway at 11:00 a.m.

 

BE KIND TO ANIMALS – ALL CRITTERS MATTER

11/18 – CORAL SPRINGS 11:00 a.m. Each Sunday guests are introduced to a featured animal. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs)

 

TAMARAC FARMER’S MARKET

11/18-  TAMARAC 9 a.m to 2 p.m.Veterans Memorial Park (7825 Southgate Blvd. Tamarac, FL) Fresh local and organic produce, local honey, fresh herbs, plants, orchids and flowers of various varieties.

 

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE

11/23 – HOLLYWOOD 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Bring a drum or percussion instrument to this guided drum circle from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. All levels welcome. Meet at Palm Court (West Side). Info: 954-926-0204

 

GARDEN OF LIGHTS : A WINTER HOLIDAY EVENT AT MOUNTS

11/24 – 12/28 WEST PALM BEACH Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) From 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mounts will be all a-twinkle in the evenings during the holiday season with thousands of holiday lights hanging from the trees, illuminating the walkways and landmark structures, with colorful LED trees and glowing light-balls, all along an easy-to-follow route throughout 15 different garden areas – the perfect way to light-up the holidays for joyous visitors of every age, romantic disposition, and spiritual leanings. In addition, Mounts will present live dance performances and musical presentations from local schools and academies during GARDEN OF LIGHTS: A Winter Holiday Event.

 

MASS FORT LAUDERDALE ART WALK

11/24 – FORT LAUDERDALE 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. the streets of MASS District (844 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale) come alive with a collaboration of art, music, food trucks, vendors, and local businesses. Explore the diversity of local art galleries showcasing unique and stunning collections of original artwork. Listen to the eclectic sounds of South Florida’s variety of live music and DJs. Taste the culinary explosion of local restaurants and food trucks. Shop your way through multiple vendors and take home something memorable.

 

19TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ART FESTIVAL

11/24 – 11/25 – DELRAY BEACH FREE 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach (201 E Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Delray Beach)  This annual art festival of hand-crafted artwork including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and much more, hosts hundreds of artists exhibiting and selling their work in an outdoor gallery. Skip Black Friday and come browse original arts and fine crafts from over 100 exhibitors. You’ll be sure to find something unique for everyone on your holiday gift list!

 

BE KIND TO ANIMALS – ALL CRITTERS MATTER

11/25 – CORAL SPRINGS 11:00 a.m. Each Sunday guests are introduced to a featured animal. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs)

 

TAMARAC FARMER’S MARKET

11/25 –  TAMARAC 9 a.m to 2 p.m.Veterans Memorial Park (7825 Southgate Blvd. Tamarac, FL) Fresh local and organic produce, local honey, fresh herbs, plants, orchids and flowers of various varieties.

 

SUNDAY FAMILY MOVIES

11/25 – BOCA RATON 11:00 a.m. at Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park (300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton) Price: $1.00 Includes popcorn, drink & movie ticket. Showtimes are 11am & 2pm (The 2 pm showing is sensory-friendly) Purchase tickets at the Box Office. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Movie will bee Monster’s Inc!

 

NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM

11/30 – WEST PALM BEACH 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) Guests of all ages enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. Food and beverage from Wholesome Tummies Cafe will be available for purchase throughout the evening.