Tons of 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.

February

• February 21 Early purchase discount for Taste of Pembroke Pines, $15 to $30
• February 23 Free entry for Multicultural Festival in Tamarac
• February 23  Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek, with entertainment, fireworks & other fun, free
• February 23 Free entry to Riverwalk Chili Cook-Off
• February 24  Fort Lauderdale Pride Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
• February 22-24 Orange Blossom Festival weekend in Davie

March

• March 2 & 3 Las Olas Art Fair is free event in Fort Lauderdale
• March 2 Walk for The Animals
• March 9 Water Matters Day at Tree Tops Park in Davie, $1.50 weekend park entry fee
• March 9 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Literary Expo, North Regional Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek 33066, includes panel discussions, writing workshops, activities, food vendors, free
• March 10 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Hollywood, information online
• March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale, information online
• March 16 & 17 Bonsai Show & Garden Fest at Flamingo Gardens, fees required
• March 22 – 24 Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, various events requiring tickets & free Family Day at ArtsPark in Hollywood
• March 30 & 31 Free Arts and Seafood event in Dania Beach

April

• April 5 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival  $115 to $150
• April 14 Car Show at Festival Marketplace, free for spectators
• April 20 & 21 Orchid & Bromeliad Show at Flamingo Gardens, entry fees required
• April 27 & 28 Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo featuring water sports products, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, entry is $20, free for kids 12 and younger. Entry includes Saturday night Blue Wild After Party

May

• May 11
• May 24-27 Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show 
• May 25-27 KidzFest at Flamingo Gardens, fees required

June

• June 15-16 Featured Creatures at Flamingo Gardens, fees required

July

August

• August 10 & 11 Back 2 School Weekend at Flamingo Gardens, fees required

September

October

• October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Harvest Festival
• at Flamingo Gardens, fees required

November

• November 9 Swampfest at Flamingo Gardens, fees required
• November 22-24 Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show 

December

• Flamingo Gardens, fees required

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Previous events

• February 1 & 2 Shakespeare in the Park in ArtsPark, free
• February 7-10 Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival St. Demetrios, 815 NE 15th Ave.
  Fort Lauderdale 33304, features food, dancing, fun for kids, vendors, $5 entry & parking fees apply. Free entry for 11 and younger, and pubic safety and military with valid picture ID. Discounts include online voucher for free entry 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. February 8, and free entry with non-perishable food items February 7, &  Groupon offers discount of $8 for 2 for February 7 or February 8
• February 9 – March 25 Florida Renaissance Festival, weekends at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield, entry fees apply, discount opportunities usually offered
• February 10 Arts Day in Weston
• February 16 Classic Car Show in Sunrise, free for spectators
• February 17 Food & Wine Festival, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., 954-349-5900, tickets required
• February 17 Doggy Fun Fest in Oakland Park, free entry
• February 17 Gala in the Gardens, Flamingo Gardens entry fees required
• February 17 SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival, for ages 21 and older, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311, $45 to $180, Groupon offers $27 & other deals for SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival