The calendar for November 2023 and beyond
November
19 Family Fun Day, a traditional family event with lots of activities for young and old, food and beverages for sale, giant slides and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. Winterfestparade.com.
23 Enjoy the ocean breeze and a beachfront South Florida sunrise at the 12th Annual Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, featuring a 5-K run/walk race along scenic A1A. Thanksgiving-themed costumes are encouraged. 6 a.m., registration; 7:30 a.m., race, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd. Turkeytrotftl.com.
30 The 17th annual Men of Style event, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, a popular charity fashion fundraiser benefiting 12 local non-profit organizations while showcasing influential men who have made a positive effect on our community, held at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. 954-564-1036, galleriamall-fl.com.
December
1 The 6th Annual Holiday Magic Soirée, a festival of trees, holiday cheer, sounds of the season, fine food, live music and libations at Bonnet House. 7-10 p.m. at 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. $125, general admission; $175, VIP (entry at 6 p.m. and more). 954-563-5393, bonnethouse.org.
2 Symphony Holiday Concert, presented by the City of Weston, Weston Town Center and the Weston Music Society, in partnership with The Arts Council of Greater Weston, a festive holiday performance by the Symphony of the Americas. 6:30 p.m. at Weston Town Center. Free. 954-389-4321, WestonFl.org/events.
2-3 23rd Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival, a juried art event featuring photography, ceramics, fiber art, glasswork, paintings, sculpture and much more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 401 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. Artfestival.com.
5 Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches’ Tree Lighting Celebration, including a silent auction, dinner, a live auction and the lighting of the Angel Tree, honoring the donors and partners whose generosity assists hundreds of local families each year. 6:30 p.m. at a private club in Palm Beach. $400. 561-444-0408, adoptafamilypbc.org.
7 Kick off the holiday season at the Holiday Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, featuring the lighting of the holiday menorah, kinara and Christmas tree, along with stories and musical performances representing a wide variety of cultures. 6:30 p.m. at Justin Flippen Park, 2109 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Free. Wiltonmanors.gov.
7-10 The 16th annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, which includes a star-studded lineup of chefs and culinary personalities, live cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, chef-led workshops and private dinners. Times, venues and prices vary. 800-210-0689, pbfoodwinefest.com.
9 Empty Bowls Delray Beach, hosted by the Palm Beach County Food Bank, where attendees eat a simple meal of soup from local restaurants, freshly baked breads from Old School Bakery and bottled water. 11 a.m. at Trinity Delray Lutheran Church and School, 400 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $35. https://www.pbcfoodbank.org/delray-beach-empty-bowls.
10 Derek Hough brings his “Symphony of Dance” tour to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The show features all-new choreography as Hough explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Myhrl.com.
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade,
16 The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, 12 miles of “the best show on H2O,” starting at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Fort Lauderdale, traveling east on the New River and north on the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Free; tickets for the viewing area at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park start at $20. Winterfestparade.com.
16 Wilton Wonderland, a family-friendly holiday event. Santa and some of his friends will be there, as well as activities for the entire family. 10 a.m. to noon at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Free. Wiltonmanors.gov.
16 Under the Sea – A Family Celebration, which begins with a family brunch at 11 a.m. in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a performance of Slow Burn Theatre Co.’s Disney’s The Little Mermaid in the Amaturo Theater at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Broward Center’s arts-in-education and community engagement programs. $275; $2,500, table for 10. 954-468-3298, browardcenter.org.
16-17 Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli comes to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $135. Myhrl.com.
January 2024
The Las Olas Art Fair in Ft. Lauderdale.
6-7 The 36th Annual Las Olas Art Fair, which includes more than 250 artists from around the nation. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. Artfestival.com.
8-14 The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, a seven-day series of curated culinary experiences and signature events, sponsored by City & Shore magazine, that celebrates all who contribute to the epicurean scene in South Florida and beyond. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Vlfoodwine.com.
American Fine Wine Competition’s charity “One Thousand Bottles, Tasting through America.”
13-15 The American Fine Wine Competition and the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University present One Thousand Bottles, Sipping Through America, the largest invitation-only judging in the United States, bringing together the best wine connoisseurs and experts to judge America’s best bottles. Attendees can taste from more than 700 wines, sample special dishes to pair with the wines and participate in a silent auction and raffle. There will also be live music. Times vary, but all events held at 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. $65. 561-504-0206, americanfinewinecompetition.org.
27-28 Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $81. MyHRL.com.
Feb. 4 Tennis icons John McEnroe and Andre Agassi return for the Pickleball Slam, joined by Steffi Graf and Maria Sharapova. The four legends will compete in SLAM 2 for a total prize purse of $1 million. 8:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Tickets start at $46 and are available at myHRL.com.
Editor’s note: Please confirm events prior to attending.
