Festivals & fun events

Festivals are popular events in Pompano, Weston, Deerfield, Davie, Plantation and other towns in South Florida. Some festivals are switching to virtual versions to enjoy online.

Some in-person events 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

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Festivals & Fun Events include

Flamingo Fest in January @ Flamingo Gardens/flamingo by Christine Fox Photo/Flamingo Gardens

April

Drive-thru Easter egg hunts, free photo with Bunny, & other Easter deals & events in Broward
April 3 & 4 International Orchid & Bromeliad Show Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330, Information is on the Flamingo Gardens website or 954-473-2955, 25% off regular entry fees, read our feature
April 3 Drive-Thru Royal Bunny Egg-sperience, event is for families with youngsters 11 and younger. 10 a.m. – noon April 3, free entry. Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard, Weston 33326. For information, 954-389-4321 or online. Description: “Roll through a high-energy springtime celebration. Give a wave to the Royal Bunny and receive a bag of springtime surprises.” One bag for each youngster, while supplies last.
April 10 Croods: A New Age” outdoor film, Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston, limited entry, event @ 8 p.m. April 10, gates open 7:15 p.m., free entry while space permits, website , 954-385-0500
April 10 Drive-Thru Earth Day event in Sunrise, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10 @ Sunrise Sportsplex, 9101 NW 50th Street, Sunrise 33351. Please use entry from Pine Island Road. Each vehicle receive green giveaways and a plant, while supplies last. For information, 954-747-4600, or online
April 17 Tiki market outside of Mai Kai restaurant, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. April 17, 3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33308, free entry, information online
April 17 Margarita Festival, 5 p.m. -8 p.m. April 17, $25 for early purchase, $35 @ event, includes unlimited Margaritas, $50 for VIP area, Township FTL, 219 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 954-338-4070, tickets & information online
April 23 “Toy Story 4” outdoor film Plantation community center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation, space is limited, register online after April 1 with your Plantation account or 954-425-2510
April 24-25 Free Tickets for Short Play Festival in Pembroke Pines
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 24 Pet Spa Day, Bright ‘N Shine shop, free treats, free pictures, Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, register for free ticket online
April 25 Family-friendly Earth Day festivities are featured at event in Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 25, presented by Heal The Planet. Esplanade Park is at 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Includes storytelling, sustainable art projects, face painting and other activities for kids, educational information and demonstrations, information on urban and backyard gardening, workshops, vendors showcasing sustainable products, live entertainment, exercise, information is online

Postponed events

No event — April 10-11 International Orchid & Garden Festival, Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, $12 for festival, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale 33304 954-703-2614, website

May

10 a.m. May 1 Unicorn Day, while supplies last, unicorn canvas painting, sensory playtime in unicorn slime, sparkly mini unicorn manicure for youngsters, Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, register for free ticket online
10 a.m. May 8 Mother’s Day event, while supplies last, free mini make-over , canvas painting with your child & goodie bag, Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, register for free ticket online
May 8 & 9 Fort Lauderdale Air Show Fort Lauderdale beach
Vegan Pop-Up Party, includes entertainment & vendors with vegan food & drinks, free entry, Huizenga Plaza 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 15, free entry, information online
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 22 From “Frozen. ” Anna, Elsa and Olaf perform in singing & dancing show; opportunities for selfies; decorate free Tshirt featuring Elsa while supplies are available, Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, register online

June

June 5-6 Savor SoFLO, food, wine, beer festival on Hollywood Beach, $75 – $100, information online
June 19 Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival, Wilton Manors, website

July

August

September

September 5, Miramar Regional Park, Caribbean Food & Rum Festival, website

October

October 23-24 Broward Quilt Expo, City Center in Pembroke Pines, includes quilt show, demonstrations & workshops, & vendors, website
October 27 – 31 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, website

November