Festivals & fun events

Festivals are popular events in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Davie and other towns in South Florida.

Some festivals offer free entry and free parking, which are ideal for budget-friendly dates, frugal family activities or inexpensive outings with friends.

With some festivals, extra fees apply for select activities.  and perhaps for parking.

Festivals & Fun Events

March

• March 1 Weston World Fest, free
• March 1 Orange Blossom Festival in Davie, free
• Earth Day Festival with entertainment & food vendors in Hollywood, free, March 1
• March 1 Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield
• March 7 & 8 Las Olas Art Fair is free event in Fort Lauderdale
• March 7 Scottish Festival in Plantation, with early purchase discount
• no event March 14 & 15 ArtFest in The Pines with art, workshops & entertainment, March 14 & 15, free entry
• March 14 & 15 Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield
• no event St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade in Fort Lauderdale March 14
• no event March 14 Water Matters Day, free with park entry $1.50  for ages 6 and older
• March 14 & 15 Exotic Plant Festival & Bonsai Show at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, with discount opportunity
• No Event  March 14 & 15 Boat Show & Marine Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, online, event includes vendors, fun for youngsters,  free entry & free parking
• No Event March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Hollywood 
• March 21 & 22 Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield
• March 21 & 22 Festival Of The Arts & GardenFest in Coral Springs, free
• March 22 Yoga Fun Fest in Hallandale, free entry, fees for participation in yoga and workshops
• March 28 Earth Day Festival in Sunrise, free entry
• March 28 & 29 Dania Arts & Seafood Festival
• March 28 & 29, Tropical Plant Fair in Wilton Manors, $5
• Maker Fair, Book Fair & Bake Sale @ Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, March 28
• March 29 Food & Wine Festival, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 29  Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., 954-349-5900, tickets required

April

• April 4 Egg hunts & Easter fun
• April 11 Free Entry for Pirate Fest @ Esplanade Park on Riverwalk, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 11, features family-friendly activities, entertainment and demonstrations
• April 11 & 12 Orchid & Bromeliad Show at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, fees apply
• April 19 Car Show @ Festival Marketplace, free entry
• April 21 to April 26 Pride of The Americas

May

• Dania Pointe craft festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 & 31, 110 N. Pointe Drive, Dania Beach 33004, free
• Car  Show at Festival Marketplace 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31, free for spectators; exhibitor fee is $30 early and $35 @ the even 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555 information online
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