Fort Lauderdale - Daily Events List

October 29, 2011

SATURDAY

Headliners

11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Zoo Boo.
Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special pe… Zoo Miami. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-255-5551
1:00 pm-
7:00 pm
26th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
See thought-provoking films from around the globe. Discounts are available for FLIFF members, seniors and students. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. (Festival - Film Festival). 954-525-FILM
1:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular.
This indoor, air-conditioned, fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating will showcase live entertainment from Radio Disne… Coral Square Mall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-730-7330
2:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Kidgits Club's Spook-tacular Halloween Celebration.
Little ghouls and goblins will enjoy trick-or-treating, festive giveaways, and frightfully fun Halloween-inspired arts and craft… Miami International Mall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-593-1775
3:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Halloween at FuntaineBoo.
Dress in your most spooktacular costume. Get lost in the funny bones maze. Join games at the kid's pool. "Trick or Treat" along… Fontainebleau Resort & Towers Miami Beach. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-538200
6:00 pmHalloween at the Homestead YMCA Family Center.
The whole family can enjoy time-honored Halloween activities in our Family Fun Zone which includes spooky games, face painting,… Homestead Family YMCA. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-248-5189
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
The Village of Horrors.
Gruesome tales of greed, debauchery, mayhem and murder have been revived and will be told firsthand to the guests of The Village… War Memorial Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-828-5380
9:00 pmGuns N' Roses.
Performing live in concert for the first U.S. tour in five years. American Airlines Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 786-777-1239

Festivals

9:00 am-
4:00 pm
37th Annual Mission Team Craft Fair.
Vendors will be there with handcrafted items such as ornaments, woodcrafts, crocheted gifts, pottery, and home decor. Yard sale… First United Methodist of Coral Springs. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 954-30--6136
9:00 am-
4:00 pm
The 34th Annual Coral Springs Craft Guild Fall/Holiday Craft Show.
A Show for All Seasons features new artists, exciting hand crafted items, raffle baskets and special events, making this the sho… La Quinta Inns of Coral Springs. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 954-688-3010
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Art in the Square.
Hundreds of local and nationally recognized artists will fill the grounds of Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach to showc… Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 561-279-0907
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular.
Enjoy trick-or-treating through the Jungle and themed animal shows. Enter the annual costume contest. Jungle Island. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-400-7000
1:00 pm-
7:00 pm
26th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
See thought-provoking films from around the globe. Discounts are available for FLIFF members, seniors and students. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. (Festival - Film Festival). 954-525-FILM
1:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular.
This indoor, air-conditioned, fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating will showcase live entertainment from Radio Disne… Coral Square Mall. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-730-7330
2:00 pmWicked Weekend at Deck 84.
Enjoy a day and night full of Halloween. Live entertainment, kids activities, enter in the Doggie Costume Contest with the Tri… Deck 84. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 561-750-3500
3:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Halloween at FuntaineBoo.
Dress in your most spooktacular costume. Get lost in the funny bones maze. Join games at the kid's pool. "Trick or Treat" along… Fontainebleau Resort & Towers Miami Beach. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-538200
6:00 pmHalloween at the Homestead YMCA Family Center.
The whole family can enjoy time-honored Halloween activities in our Family Fun Zone which includes spooky games, face painting,… Homestead Family YMCA. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-248-5189
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
The Village of Horrors.
Gruesome tales of greed, debauchery, mayhem and murder have been revived and will be told firsthand to the guests of The Village… War Memorial Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-828-5380
10:00 pmSlaughter On 2nd Haunted House.
Free haunted house. Green Room. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-727-0950
 South Florida BBQ Cook-off and Gospel Festival.
This event is an opportunity to highlight local talent that may not otherwise get exposure. Local vendors, games and activities… Amelia Earhart Park. (Festival - Music). 786-290-3258

The Arts

9:00 am41st Grand National Dancesport Championships.
The Grand National Professional American Ballroom Invitational Championships. Top Pro-Am dancers from across the country perfor… The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. (Performance - Dance). 954-601-1775
2:00 pmMamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs including the t… Dreyfoos Hall. (Performance - Musical). 561-832-SHOW
2:00 pmMiami City Ballet Program I.
Four compelling ballets: George Balanchine's Square Dance; Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun, Christopher Wheeldon's Liturgy,… Broward Center Au-Rene Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 954-462-0222
2:00 pmThe Addams Family.
Daughter Wednesday, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen for a 'normal' boy. This shocking development will turn the A… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 305-949-6722
2:00 pm21st Century Rat Pack.
Taking audiences on a journey back to the days of highballs, hi-jinks and happy hour with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and D… Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. (Performance - Theater). 954-462-0222
6:00 pmModel Call for Spring 2012 VIP Party & Mini Fashion Show.
Come dressed to impress to show off your walk. Winners will be picked for the upcoming worn by a celebrity fashion show. Club Mirage. (Performance - Casting Call / Audition).
7:00 pmHanson.
Performing live in concert. Culture Room. (Arts - Concerts). 954-564-1074
7:30 pm41st Grand National Dancesport Championships.
The Grand National Professional American Ballroom Invitational Championships. Top Pro-Am dancers from across the country perfor… The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. (Performance - Dance). 954-601-1775
8:00 pmMamma Mia!.
The story of a forty-something mother planning her daughter's wedding. Incorporating 22 of the band ABBA's songs including the t… Dreyfoos Hall. (Performance - Musical). 561-832-SHOW
8:00 pmMiami City Ballet Program I.
Four compelling ballets: George Balanchine's Square Dance; Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun, Christopher Wheeldon's Liturgy,… Broward Center Au-Rene Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 954-462-0222
8:00 pmThe Addams Family.
Daughter Wednesday, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen for a 'normal' boy. This shocking development will turn the A… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 305-949-6722
8:00 pm21st Century Rat Pack.
Taking audiences on a journey back to the days of highballs, hi-jinks and happy hour with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and D… Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. (Performance - Theater). 954-462-0222
9:00 pmGuns N' Roses.
Performing live in concert for the first U.S. tour in five years. American Airlines Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 786-777-1239

Retail Events

8:00 am-
2:00 pm
Farmer's Market.
A weekly event serving Plantation. Volunteer Park. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-797-2293
8:00 am-
1:00 pm
Urban Farmers' Market.
The Riverwalk Trust's weekly market offers unique and special items that are usually not available anywhere else, including vari… Esplanade Park. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-468-1541
8:00 am-
2:00 pm
Riverwalk Trust Urban Market.
This weekly market offers fresh local produce and flowers, plus funky jewelry and historical memorabilia. Riverwalk Downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Retail - Farmer's Market). 954-401-3100
2:00 pmDave Barry & Ridley Pearson.
Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson signing 'The Bridge to Never Land'. Books & Books. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 305-442-4408
8:00 pmMichael Connors.
Meet Michael Connors, discussing and showing images from 'The Splendor of Cuba: 450 Years of Architecture and Interiors'. Books & Books. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 305-442-4408

Sports

1:00 pmDania Jai-Alai.
The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511
7:15 pmDania Jai-Alai.
The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511
 Paddles and Boards.
Learn stand up paddle boarding with private and group lessons, tours, and board rentals. Paddles and Boards. (Sports). 877-786-5334

For Children

9:00 am-
9:45 am
Pee Wee Tennis Lessons.
45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professionals from David Park Tennis Center. Jefferson Park. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237
9:00 amPee Wee Tennis Lessons.
45-minute classes for ages 4-8 instructed by the Tennis Professional from David Park Tennis Center. David Park & Community Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4237
10:30 amWeekly Storytime for the Barnes & Noble, Jr..
A Barnes & Noble employee reads a popular story to pre-school children. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-723-0489
11:00 amChildren's Storytime Hour.
Professional storyteller Henny Berns shares fun stories every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders Books & Music. (Kids - Children's Activities).
11:00 amMother Goose: A Pocketful of Rhymes.
Classic stories and rhymes are lifted from the pages of the book and brought to life on stage in the award winning A Pocketful o… Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. (Kids Theater). 954-462-0222
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Zoo Boo.
Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special pe… Zoo Miami. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-255-5551
1:00 pmMother Goose: A Pocketful of Rhymes.
Classic stories and rhymes are lifted from the pages of the book and brought to life on stage in the award winning A Pocketful o… Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. (Kids Theater). 954-462-0222
2:00 pm-
4:00 pm
Kidgits Club's Spook-tacular Halloween Celebration.
Little ghouls and goblins will enjoy trick-or-treating, festive giveaways, and frightfully fun Halloween-inspired arts and craft… Miami International Mall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-593-1775
5:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Kids Night Out.
Fun activities for the kids in the evening. Parents receive 15% off their check at Aizia Restaurant while the kids are in the pr… Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-602-6000
 2011 Annual Autumn Festival.
Join us for an afternoon full of fun, games, music, food and prizes! Candy Stations for the children dressed in their Costumes.… Ramada Inn Miami Airport North. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-879-8135

Community

8:00 am-
6:00 pm
Butterfly Pavilion.
Florida native butterflies appear each day. Staff members are on hand to explain the life cycle, describe the species and offer… Flamingo Road Nursery. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-476-7878
9:00 am-
12:00 pm
Annual Cypress Seed Harvest.
Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, hats and sunscreen. The Marshall Foundation will provide collection bags, harvesting… Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. (Community). 561-233-9004
9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Women of Faith.
Escape from the everyday and be refreshed, encouraged and inspired. This weekend conference is filled with laughter, music, dra… BankAtlantic Center. (Community). 888-493-2484
9:00 am-
2:00 pm
Project Pink, Inc's Charity Brunch and Wedding Gown Sale.
Come browse through over 500 donated weeding gowns from manufacturers and bridal shops at a price up to 75% off retail. The pur… Hilton Deerfield Beach. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 855-746-5462
9:30 am-
5:30 pm
Flamingo Garden Tours.
Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits.
Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637
2:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Project Pink, Inc's Charity Brunch and Wedding Gown Sale.
Come browse through over 500 donated weeding gowns from manufacturers and bridal shops at a price up to 75% off retail. The pur… Hilton Deerfield Beach. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 855-746-5462
7:30 pm2011 Diamond Ball: A Masquerade Affair.
Music legends Gloria and Emilio Estefan will be inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fa… JW Marriott Marquis Miami. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 786-624-2832
8:00 pm"Pink Jewels, Pink Tie" Affair - Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Guests will be enticed with an exclusive experience of food, complimentary drinks, music and culture. This formal event will gi… Eden South Beach. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 786-340-2671
 Horseback Riding.
Bar-B-Ranch offers Summer Camp for kids ages 7 - 16 Monday thru Saturday from 8am - 4pm. You may also take a 1-hour guided trai… Bar-B-Ranch. (Community). 954-424-1060

Health & Fitness

7:00 am-
8:00 am
Camp Burn Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp.
Fitness bootcamp includes bodyweight exercises, plyometrics, core work, stretching, cardio. Effective way to increase your fitn… Riverside Park. (Health & Fitness). 954-281-2876
8:00 am-
9:30 am
Beach Boot Camp by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein.
Fitness Beach Boot Camp workouts conducted by boot camp instructor and personal trainer, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret., feat… Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. (Health & Fitness). 954-636-5351
12:30 pmZumba by Jackie: Get Up and Move!.
Join Jackie for a Zumba Fitness class at Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. If you are a newbie, please arrive about 15 minutes early… Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. (Health & Fitness). 786-444-9174
1:30 pmZumba by Jackie: Get Up and Move!.
Join Jackie for a Zumba Fitness class at Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. If you are a newbie, please arrive about 15 minutes early… Aventura Mixed Martial Arts. (Health & Fitness). 786-444-9174

Dining Specials

4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Happy Hour.
2 for 1 Drinks, everything! 1/2 priced Appetizers. Stay for Dinner and try our award winning menu. Palm American Grille. (Dining - Happy Hour). 754-816-3405
4:00 pmPrime Rib Saturdays.
Specials on prime rib served after 4pm while supplies last. Cadillac Ranch. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-456-1031
5:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Sunset Dinner at Cafe Del Mar.
Buy one entree receive $10 off your second entree of equal or lesser value. Not applicable to daily specials. Cafe Del Mar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-767-8233
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Happy Hour at Tarpon Bend.
A lively crowd enjoys 2 for 1 drink specials. Tarpon Bend. (Dining - Happy Hour). 954-523-3233
7:00 pmMai-Kai Polynesian Dinner Show.
Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire and kni… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272
10:00 pmMai-Kai Polynesian Dinner Show.
Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire and kni… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272

Nightlife

2:00 amAfterhours Party.
Enjoy 3000 square feet of fun. Featuring a full size bar, a dance floor, two dance poles, a pool table, a mood lounge and play… Club 525. (Nightlife - Parties). 800-795-3186
10:00 am-
7:00 pm
Happy Hour Drink Specials at Kim's Alley Bar.
Happy Hour drink specials everyday with $.50 off all drinks and free pool. Kim's Alley Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-763-7886
4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Live Music at Aruba Beach Cafe.
Aruba Beach Cafe features live music everyday. Aruba Beach Cafe. (Nightlife - Jazz). 954-776-0001
4:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Blue Martini Happy Hour.
Happy Hour features discounted drinks and 1/2 price appetisers. Blue Martini. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-653-2583
7:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Couples Dance Lessons.
Couples Dance Lessons Swing & Two-step on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990
8:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Line Dance Lessons.
Line Dance Lessons 8pm-9pm with Lisa Spangler on the 2000 square foot dance floor. The Round Up Country Western Night Club. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990
8:00 pmBlue Velvet Nights.
Jazz nights that evoke a NYC lounge feel with mood lighting, great food and entertainment. Different entertainment each night a… Ciao Pasta & Grill. (Nightlife - Parties). 954-616-8300
9:00 pmLive Jazz and Blues at Alligator Alley.
Alligator Alley features live blues, jazz, funk and roots. Alligator Alley Native Florida Taproom & Music Hall. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-772-7474
11:00 pm-
4:00 am
Majestic Saturdays @ Aizia.
Entry at doorperson's discretion! Dining, entertainment & dancing presented as the Definition of Luxury. Aizia. (Nightlife - Dance). 786-970-7403
 Live Music at Mango's.
Mango's features live entertainment nightly with top local musicians. Mango's Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-523-5001
 A-List Headliners Perform Live at the Hollywood Improv.
Live stand-up comedy from the country's hottest comedians. Headliners include Charlie Murphy, Pablo Francisco, Mike Epps, Jer… Ft. Lauderdale Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater. (Nightlife - Comedy). 954-981-5653
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