Greater Fort Lauderdale’s biggest foodie event of the year returns Jan. 18-24, bringing some serious culinary star power to the beach. The eighth annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) welcomes headlining celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, along with Nancy Fuller, Eddie Jackson, Hannah…
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Whether you’re looking for fright nights, family fun, or cultural fanfare, there are plenty of happenings in Greater Fort Lauderdale for Halloween. Love jump scares and thrills? Head to Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale for the return of Nightmare Village and its three haunted houses from…
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A good Pride Month itinerary should leave room for both celebration and reflection. This June, Greater Fort Lauderdale delivers both, with events in Wilton Manors, creative workshops, waterfront festivities, and meaningful ways to honor LGBTQ+ history. Whether you're planning a Pride weekend in…
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Fourth of July in Greater Fort Lauderdale comes with sunshine, picturesque views, and plenty of ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. From morning parades to beachside fireworks, the holiday brings that easy summer feeling you can follow from one city to the next. Spend the day with your toes…
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The sun is not the only thing shining bright in Greater Fort Lauderdale this May. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is here, and our community is coming together to celebrate the incredible cultures, flavors, and stories that make this destination truly one of a kind. Greater Fort…
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Whether it is a first visit or a return trip, attending the three-day Tortuga Music Festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach requires planning. The event draws large crowds and spans multiple days, making logistics an important part of the experience. Below, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to help you…
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Between shopping, riverfront dining, and downtown sightseeing, Huizenga Park is now a destination worth building into your itinerary when visiting Greater Fort Lauderdale. Just steps from Las Olas Boulevard and along the New River, the reimagined 3.6-acre park blends shaded green space, public art…
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Let’s go, Barbie! Time to break out the pink for Barbie Dream Fest coming to Greater Fort Lauderdale March 27-29 at the Broward County Convention Center. And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a three-day deep dive into everything Barbie, from a life-size DreamHouse to no shortage of…
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Presented by the Broward County Cultural Division & MAD Arts from February 13-22, 2026 Greater Fort Lauderdale is turning up the voltage with the return of IGNITE Broward. Now in its fifth year, this immersive festival has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike, drawing more than 80,000…
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If you’re a fan of medieval times, there’s truly no better event than the eight-week run of the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach. Now in its 34th year, the festival offers family-friendly entertainment, with each weekend featuring a different theme. Not sure quite how to navigate this…
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