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By Jana Soeldner Danger

he sticky, sweltering days of summer are drawing to a close, and a new season of events and activities is about to begin.
If you’re one of those who puts off enjoying what our community has to offer because you take it all for granted, now is
Tthe time to quit procrastinating and get out to discover nearby adventures and entertainment.

Here’s a taste of some of the highlights of this upcoming season.

MAJOR FESTIVALS, SHOWS Light Up Lauderdale Turkey Trot Winterfest
Nov. 6, 6-8:30 pm: Kicks off the holiday season at Esplanade
Event dates appear below: The centerpiece is The Seminole
Nov. 23: 12th Annual 5K run along Fort Lauderdale Beach
& SPECIAL EVENTS Park with thousands of twinkling lights and family-friendly fun. Boulevard. Benefits Leadership Broward & Big Brothers Big Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (Dec. 16). A waterways
Includes music and children’s activities. Parks.FortLauderdale. Sisters of Broward. TurkeyTrotFtl.com parade featuring boats of all sizes bedecked in thousands
Las Olas Art Fair gov/special-events/special-events/light-up-the-holidays of holiday lights travel a 12-mile route from Downtown Fort
Part One: Oct. 14-15, 10 am-5 pm; Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Christmas on Las Olas Lauderdale to Lauderdale by the Sea along the Intracoastal
Part Two: Jan. 6-7, 10 am-5 pm: Draws artists from around Nov. 28, 5-10 pm: 61st Annual Christmas on Las Olas Waterway. Tickets are available for a viewing area at
the country and ranks among the top art festivals in the US. Nov. 3-16: Features dozens of outstanding films and great celebration attracting tens of thousands of locals and vistors to Promenade Park. But Fort Lauderdale’s Winterfest celebration
All artwork is juried, providing quality, diversity and creativity. parties, plus educational seminars. Opening night at the kick off the holidays. The street becomes a winter wonderland includes a number of other exceptional events. The elegant
with entertainment for kids and adults alike. LasOlasBoulevard.com
ArtFestival.com. Seminole Hard Rock: “The Good Half,” starring Nick Jonas. Winterfest Black Tie Ball (Dec. 9, Seminole Hard Rock), often
Celebrity guests scheduled to attend include actors Brittany a sold-out affair, draws attendees from all over Broward. This
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Snow, Alexandra Shipp and David Arquette. Other festival Riptide Music Festival year, the gala will capture the romance and glamour of
Oct. 25-29: Marine enthusiasts won’t want to miss this annual venues include IMAX, NSU Art Museum, Lauderhill Performing Dec. 2 & 3: It’s BACK! The sands on Fort Lauderdale turn-of-the century Paris in an evening of cocktails, exquisite
international boating extravaganza covering 90 acres at Arts Center, Savor Cinema, Cinema Paradiso Hollywood, beach will be rocking again with the return of the popular dining, dancing and entertainment. Special performances
seven venues. Explore performance, design, technology and and Gateway Cinema. A few film highlights: “Blue Whales,” Riptide Festival in early December. Two days of fun and from Broadway Across America’s “Moulin Rouge” will
architecture of 1,300 boats, attend educational seminars, visit “Golden Vanity,” “The Asylum,” “Isle of Hope.” FLIFF.com two stages with great Alternative and Classic hits music. highlight the night. There’s also a Family Fun Day (Nov. 19
a Superyacht Village, and watch educational demonstrations. Riptidemusicfestival.com Esplanade Park) with balloon art, face painting and more.
FLIBS.com Light Up the Beach Menorah Lighting WinterfestParade.com
Nov. 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: Friendly, 20-foot snowman “Olas”
Day of the Dead Florida brings a glimpse of winter when he returns to Fort Lauderdale Dec. 7, 6 pm: Celebrate the beginning of the Festival of Lights Florida Beach Bowl
Nov. 5: A premier Dia de los Muertos US celebration! Every Beach at Las Olas Oceanside Park for his annual visit. with a menorah lighting at Las Olas Oceanside Park on the first Dec. 23-28: This brand new event includes a golf tournament
year on November 5, at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort Flipping a switch to illuminate thousands of lights will create a night of the holiday. Expect music, traditional treats and an (Dec.23), 5K run (Dec. 24), concert (Dec. 25), Coaches
Lauderdale, FL. Memory of the Dead and Party for the Living. breathtaking holiday spectacle. Expect music and a kids zone. evening of fun. Parks.FortLauderdale.gov/special-events/special- dinner (Dec. 26), prayer breakfast (Dec.27), and football
This has become a hugely popular event and gained strong Parks.FortLauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/ events/light-up-the-holidays game (Dec. 28 DRV PINK Stadium). FloridaBeachBowl.com
participation over the past few years. DayoftheDeadFlorida.com light-up-the-holidays

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