Cultural Event

The Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown has been touted as one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Florida, this year’s free street festival is full of fun and excitement for both children and adults. The spectacular celebration will feature a variety of activities for the whole family until 8:30 p.m. including a kids countdown at 7:00 p.m. The festivities for kids include bounce houses/inflatables, face painting and games, contests and dancing with the DJ. Then live music kicks off at 8:00 p.m.

Discover a local treasure! Come to the third annual LagoonFest to celebrate Lake Worth Lagoon and explore the wonders of this urban estuary, Palm Beach County’s largest. This free, family-friendly festival, held next to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket on the Waterfront, features live music, wildlife presentations, hands-on exhibits, children's activities, lagoon tours, water sports and more.

The Day of the Dead will be celebrated this year in Lakw Worth, Palm Beach County.  Enjoy some of the traditional activities celebrated in Mexico for this special holiday right here in South Florida.  There will be a procession and several  ofrendas (alters for the deceased) at this event.  OFrendas typically will have various traditional symbols on them and honor specfic deceased. Look for marigolds, sugar skulls, and personal mementos of the deceased.

Sunset Cove Amphitheater in western Boca Raton will hold the 2016 Griot Fest: The Haitian Food Festival on October 29th opening at 4pm.

Bring the family out to enjoy exotic Haitian food/cuisines & tropical drinks while jamming to live music of Haiti & the Caribbean. Free parking. No Re-entry permitted.

Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/griot-fest-the-haitian-food-fe…

With her many colorful collages, Erika King has been documenting histories and telling stories through photographs and paint since the early 70s. Known for her commemorative, corporate, celebrity, family and sports collages, Ms. King has been commissioned to create collages to celebrate many of Miami's milestones, including the Miami Centennial, University of Miami's 75th, Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera, the Miami Heat NBA championships and, most recently the Miami Beach Centennial and FIU's 50th.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of its 15th anniversary, Dolphin Mall invites families and friends to enjoy free, family-oriented entertainment to recognize the important role that Latinos and Hispanics have had in shaping Miami and the nation. Beginning September 15 through October 15, exciting live performances will take place each Saturday that feature the colors, culture and sounds of those originating from Latin American countries.

Come out for an evening of art, music and food at this monthly Art Festival, Art Night Out, in Northwood Village.  This historic West Palm Beach neighborhood is the perfect back drop to showcase their local artist offerings.   Art Night Out is a monthly art fair taking place on the last Friday of every month from 6-9pm. Seek out a new painting to hang in your home or a handmade piece of jewelry. Dine in one of our delicious restaurants and enjoy live music as you stroll through Northwood Village.

Flavor Palm Beach is a month long dining event established in 2008 to introduce diners to the vast array of restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. Local gastronomes as well as visitors to the Palm Beaches will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced three course meals from some of the area’s best restaurants during this dining event. Whatever your appetite, from Boca to Jupiter and everywhere in between, the Palm Beaches are poised and ready to excite, tantalize and satisfy your every craving.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Friday Night Sound Waves Live Music Series takes place Friday Night, March 16 – November 2 from 6pm – 9pm where the Beach meets the Boulevard at Las Olas and A1A.   Friday Night Sound Waves Live Music Series will return to the Hub, located at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A.  Free to the public and geared toward area locals, global visitors, the young and the young-at-heart, you are welcome to slide off your shoes and slip into the weekend with on the beach every Friday n

 Oakland Park Oktoberfest, presented by Funky Buddha Brewing Co., will feature live German music, authentic German-style beer, fames, rides and food in the Biergarten. 

2016 Oktoberfest features:

       Amusement rides