Festivals, expos & 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.

August

August 2 to August 6 Florida tax-free shopping for apparel and school supplies August 2 to 6
August 3 Family Fun & Fit Day Fort Lauderdale food trucks, entertainment, face painting, bounce houses, games, exhibitors, free haircuts for kids & free backpacks with school supplies, while supplies last, free entry
August 10 Sunrise Comiccon, $7 – $20 with discounts for early purchase
August 10 Back to School festivities at Festival marketplace in Pompano, free & free backpacks for youngsters while supplies last
August 9 Miramar Burger & Brew Fest 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. August 16, Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place
August 10 & 11 Back 2 School Weekend at Flamingo Gardens, fees required

September

$7 Saturdays & Sundays in September at Flamingo Gardens attraction in Davie
September 7 Festival of Arts in Davie, free
September 21 Free Latin Music Festival in Miramar
Register online for free tickets to museums participating in Museum Day, September 21

October

October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens, fees required
October 12 & 13 Coconut Creek Craft Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 12 & 13, The Promenade, 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek 33073, free entry
October 19 & 20 Brazilian Festival in Pompano, $5 & $8
October 26 Fall Festival in Margate, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. free
October 30 – November 3 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show , various venues

November

November 1 – November 3 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show , various venues
November 1-17 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
November 9 Swampfest at Flamingo Gardens, fees required
November 12
November 12 Taste of Coral Springs, Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065, $40 to $75, information online
November 22-24 Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show
November 23 & 24 Coral Springs Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2800 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, free

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
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 entry
February 23 Free entry for Brazilian Carnaval in Hollywood
February 23 Free entry to Riverwalk Chili Cook-Off
February 23 & 24 Fort Lauderdale Pride Parade & Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
February 22-24 Orange Blossom Festival weekend in Davie