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.
October 21
- October 21 Pumpkin PATCH Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PATCH Farm and Market. Includes pumpkin bowling and ring toss, a pumpkin patch with pumpkins for purchase, art activities, vendors and activities. 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. 954-924-6801
- October 21 Family Halloween & Safety Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, carnival, games, costume contest, candy, inflatables, DJ. Includes pony rides, police and fire exhibits, $5 for ages 2 and older. 954-452-2510
- Discount for Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens Weekends in October Harvest Fall Festival, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, 954-473-2955, entry fee
- October 21 & October 22 Las Olas Art Fair, 600 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, free
- October 21 & October 22 Brazilian Fest of Pompano Beach, includes exhibitors, rides, food vendors & performances. Brazilian Carnival Parade is October 22. Venue is a local park, 820 NE 18th Ave., (N.E. 10th Street & U.S. 1), Pompano Beach 33060, 305-803-0338, $5 per day or $8 for the weekend.
- October 21 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. October Sausage Fest at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Includes food vendors, entertainment with Two Story Lori. Event is pet friendly. Free entry.
- October 21 Fall Festival, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pioneer Park, 501 N.E. Eller St., Deerfield Beach, 954-480-4429, hayrides, pumpkin patch, hay maze, bounce house, live entertainment, food vendors. Free shuttle from the Middle School Athletic Complex, 501 SE 6th Avenue, to Pioneer Park 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., free event.
- October 21 Miramar Makers Market
October 22
- October 21 & October 22 Las Olas Art Fair, 600 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, free
- October 21 & October 22 Brazilian Fest of Pompano Beach, includes exhibitors, rides, food vendors & performances. Brazilian Carnival Parade is October 22. Venue is a local park, 820 NE 18th Ave., (N.E. 10th Street & U.S. 1), Pompano Beach 33060, 305-803-0338, $5 per day or $8 for the weekend.
- Discount for Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens Weekends in October Harvest Fall Festival, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, 954-473-2955, entry fee
October 28
- October 28 Margate Fall Festival 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063, vendors, pumpkin decorating, costume contest, entertainment free entry, free parking
- October 28 Tradewinds Park Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes hayrides, car show, balloon fun, games, crafts, bounce houses, rock wall & other fun. 3600 W. Sample Road., Coconut Creek 33073, 954-357-8870 Weekend entry fee at the park is $1.50 for ages 6 and older. Extra fees for some activities.
- Discount for Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens Weekends in October Harvest Fall Festival, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, 954-473-2955, entry fee
October 29
- Discount for Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens Weekends in October Harvest Fall Festival, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, 954-473-2955, entry fee
November
- November 1 to November 5 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, fees apply
- November 11 SwampFest Bluegrass Festival, Flamingo Gardens, entry fee
- November 11 & 12 Art in the Park , Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th Street, Plantation, with live entertainment, kids’ activities & food vendors. Free entry and free parking.
- November 17 to November 19 Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show, entry fee
- November 18 & 19 Free holiday festival and green fair in Davie. Entertainment, fun for kids & vendors. Free entry and free parking.
- November 19 Craft & Talent Show, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., Weston, 954-349-5000 westontowncenter.net
December
- December. 2 Outdoor music performance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, 954-389-4321
January
- January 13 Chalk Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outdoors at Broward Library, 100 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33301
- January 19 Winter Safety Expo, Cypress Bay High School, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., 754-323-0350
- January 21 Celebrate the Arts at Weston Town Center, Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., Weston, 954-349-5000
February
- February 3 Weston Nights Outdoor Concert, Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, 954-389-4321
- February 11 Food & Wine Festival, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., 954-349-5900
March
- March 4 Weston World Fest, Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, 954-389-4321
- March 11 Outdoor Pops Concert, Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., Weston, 954-349-5000, westontowncenter.net
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