IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
By En USA news
EVENTS:
Holiday in the Park.
Every year, the city kicks off the holiday season with our "Christmas in the Park" event, held on the first Friday of December at Peter Bluesten Park. This family-friendly event includes children's activities, Christmas crafts, community performances, visits with Santa Claus, Christmas music, inflatable games, rides, food vendors, and much more.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Peter Bluesten Park
501 SE 1st Avenue
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
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Food & Wine Festival.
Enjoy the 5th Annual Dania Pointe Food & Wine Festival. Delight in live cooking demonstrations, vibrant entertainment, and exquisite tastings of select wines, cocktails, and creative bites from participating Dania Pointe restaurants.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Dania Pointe
139 S Compass Wy,
Dania Beach, FL 33004.
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Your Friday nights will be so much more enjoyable! Enjoy smooth melodies, soulful rhythms, and unforgettable evenings under the stars. Join us for All That Jazz, a series of free two-hour concerts with live performances at various venues around the city.
Friday, November 20, 2026
The Jazz Collective
7:00pm
Villages of Hillsboro
4111 NW 6th St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.
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Pembroke Pines Artisan Market.
Spend the day exploring a vibrant market with handicrafts, unique gifts, delicious food, and exclusive creations from talented local artisans.
November 21, 2026.
10:00am - 4:00pm
William B. Armstrong Dream Park
1700 NW 160 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026.
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SnowFest
Save the date and join the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department! It 's the most wonderful time of the year, and the forecast calls for snow! Join us for a snow day in the pines and play in the snow! The event includes musical entertainment, rides, food vendors, games, and lots more holiday fun. Tickets are required, and this event is for Pembroke Pines residents only.
Saturday, December 5, 2026.
4:00pm to 8:00pm
The Charles F. Dodge City Center
601 City Center Way.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.
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The Light Up the Beach event will take center stage, with the illumination of more than 50,000 Christmas lights along our picturesque coastline and the return of "Olas," our popular 6-meter-tall giant snowman, located at the intersection of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard.
Thursday, November 19, 2026.
5:30pm to 8:30pm.
The Waves Oceanside Park
3000 E Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
This 55th edition has the theme "Party In The USA" to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Saturday, December 12, 2026.
5:30pm.
New River.
335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
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NORTH BROWARD COUNTY CALENDARS:
Organized by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
Food and Wine Event at the Amphitheater
Pompano Beach
Presented by the Lou Bachrodt vehicle agency
As in previous years, the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Food and Wine event. This year, dedicated to Derby Edition, it was held at the city's amphitheater. Ladies showcased their beautiful and colorful hats, originality, and creativity in their Derby-style outfits, and prizes were awarded to the best-dressed lady and gentleman, both individually and as a couple.
Various local restaurants presented their specialties, and liquor representatives also gave samples of their drinks, in a cheerful and colorful atmosphere.
Dania Beach's first ever Arts Week celebrates the city's creative community. One city. One week. Creativity without limits.
Dania Beach Art Week, September 27 to October 3.
Numerous galleries, creative spaces and cultural centers in Dania Beach.
This fall, Dania Beach Arts Week, presented in partnership with the City of Dania Beach and the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will celebrate the city's incredible talent, creativity, and cultural diversity from September 27 to October 3, 2026.
The first-ever week-long citywide celebration will bring together galleries, artists, creative businesses, educators, musicians, and cultural organizations to showcase Dania Beach's thriving art scene, while inviting the public to experience the city's vibrant creative community.
“We invite everyone to Dania Beach Art Week to explore, connect, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a family looking for weekend activities, a student discovering the arts, or simply someone curious to experience something new, there’s something for everyone,” said Dania Beach City Manager Candido Sosa-Cruz, executive director of the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.
Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy gallery exhibits, interactive art experiences, live music, educational workshops, public art, murals, artist demonstrations, wellness activities, and entertainment for the whole family in various venues. The celebration culminates with "Gallery Tour" nights, inviting attendees to explore Dania Beach's diverse creative spaces, meet local artists, and discover the city's unique cultural offerings.
“We believe the arts have the power to unite people,” said Haena Chen Bitton, founder of Bitton Art Gallery and one of the organizers of Dania Beach Art Week. “Our vision is to create a week where every gallery, artist, creative business, and cultural organization has the opportunity to shine. By partnering with the City of Dania Beach and the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), we are creating meaningful experiences that celebrate creativity, strengthen our community, attract visitors, and support local businesses.”
Participating organizations include Bitton Art Gallery, MAD Arts, Lux Neon Art Gallery, Gasper Arts, Comfort for Chaos Art Studio, The Collective at Dania Beach, C Gallery, The Creative Workshop and other community partners, each bringing their unique voice to this citywide celebration.
Located in the heart of South Florida, Dania Beach enjoys a prime location for visitors from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Through the arts, the city invites visitors to discover not only its galleries, but also its restaurants, local businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and welcoming community.
Admission: Many events are free and open to the public.
Website: www.daniabeachcra.org/art-week
Instagram: @daniabeachartweek
Contacts:
Haena Chen Bitton, Dania Beach Art Week, 786.247.1702, bittonartcurator@gmail.com; Nannette Rodriguez, City of Dania Beach, 954.560.1653, narodriguez@daniabeachfl.gov
