Fort Lauderdale Events

Welcome to our annual event guide for Fort Lauderdale, a vibrant city with a notable variety of events and celebrations. To avoid disappointment, check with event organizers to confirm locations, dates and times.

The list below presents an overview of the major events in the area for a given month and links to more information about the venue when available.

| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |

January

Las Olas Art Fair
Las Olas Boulevard’s annual Las Olas Art Fair showcases artists from across the U.S. and elsewhere.

Thoroughbred Racing Hallandale’s Gulfstream Park has exciting thoroughbred racing.
Call (954) 457-6225 for more information.

Orchid Show This annual event unfolds in and around War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park.

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February

Florida Renaissance Festival and Crafts Village
Early February - Early March. A crafts village, jousting knights, games of chance, and weapons displays are part of this festival with food fit for a king. Quiet Waters Park.
Call (954) 776-1642 for more information.

Pembroke Lakes Arts Festival
Annual art festival, located in the Pembroke Lakes City Hall on Pines Boulevard.
Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

Chili Cookoff
Country music performers, food and fun at CB Smith Park, Pembroke Pines.

Annual Seminole Tribal Fair
Seminole Indian fair in Hollywood.
Call (954) 967-3434 for more information.

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March

Annual Museum of Art Las Olas Art Festival
Enjoy the Museum of Art festival on Las Olas Boulevard.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.

Fort Lauderdale Spring Home Show
The Spring Home Show unfolds at the Convention Center.
Call (954) 765-5900 for more information.

PGA Honda Golf Classic
TPC at Heron Bay in Coral Springs.
Call (954) 346-4000 for more information.

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April

Fort Lauderdale Spring Boat Show
Features an array of boats of all sizes and models.

Fort Lauderdale Seafood Festival
For seafood lovers, at Smoker Park.
Call (954) 463-4431 for more information.

Hispanic Fest
Hosted in Downtown Hollywood.
Call (954) 921-3404 for more information.

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May

Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show
Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Call (954) 467-3555 for more information.

Fort Lauderdale Home Design And Remodeling Show
Indoor and outdoor home improvement ides are showcased at the Convention Center.
Call (888) 353-3976 for more information.

Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Seafood and music at Mills Pond Park in Oakland Park.
Call (954) 761-5934 for more information.

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June

South Florida Boat Show
Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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July

Annual Super Power Boat Grand Prix
Power Boat Grand Prix located in Deerfield Beach.
Call (954) 427-1050 for more information.

LatinFest
Celebrate Latin music and culture at Hollywood Beach.
Call (954) 921-3404 for more information.

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September

Annual Hortt Memorial Exhibition
Exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.

Las Olas Art Festival
Art fair on Las Olas Boulevard includes oils and acrylics, jewelry, sculptures, and more.
Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

Ocean Fest
Ocean Fest features more than 180 dive-related exhibits.

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October

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Presenting independent film features from around the world.

Riverwalk Fall Arts Show
Annual art show on Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk, stretching along New River.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
This world-class boat show features vessels in all sizes and price ranges.

Annual Hortt Memorial Exhibition
Exhibition unfolds at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art.
Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.

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November

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Presenting independent features from around the world.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
World-class boat show features boats in all sizes and price ranges.

Hollywood Jazz Festival
Jazz fills the air on Young Circle Park, Downtown Hollywood.

Broward County Fair Carnival rides, exhibits, live concerts, food, and more provide family entertainment.
Call (609) 296-8868 for more information.

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December

Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Holiday light displays illuminate Tradewinds Park.

Christmas on Las Olas
Lights, music, food and Santa party along Las Olas Boulevard.

Winterfest Boat Parade
Decorated boats parade along the Intracoastal waterway.

Candy Cane Parade
A holiday themed parade on the Hollywood Broadwalk at the beach.