PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Welcome to your community calendar. It's your one-stop shop to finding out about events taking place around your community. We have everything to help you make the most of your free time, from festivals and fundraisers to music and museums.
Events are listed on a monthly basis. Most are free or low cost to the public.
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Every Thursday in 2017
Thursday Night Food Truck Round-Up
Rickenbacker Causeway - Across MAST Academy & Miami Marine Stadium
Key Biscayne
Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Starting Thursday, Jan. 5, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department and Rickenbacker Causeway Park Operations will premiere the new "Thursday Night Food Truck Round-Up." Guests will enjoy a wide variety of culinary treats served up by popular gourmet food truck vendors, along with picturesque views of Biscayne Bay.
Note: The event will be held every Thursday (weather permitting), with the exception of these block out dates: Feb. 16 (Progressive Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail) and March 23 & 30 (Miami Open Tennis Tournament).
Cost: Varies per food truck vendor
For more information, contact Moty Mordechay Goldman at info@motysgrill.com or 786-287-6688.
Every Friday in 2017
Friday Farmer's Market at Haulover Beach Park
Bill Bird Marina
10800 Collins Avenue
Miami
Time: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Starting Friday, Jan. 6, visitors can enjoy the fun of healthy living at this family-style event, featuring fresh locally grown produce for purchase, a live DJ pop-up dance party, a bounce house for the kids, and more.
Cost: Free parking will be provided at the marina. Vendor food costs vary.
For more information, call Liza Hernandez at 786-459-0787. For directions to Haulover Beach Park, call 305-947-3525.
Every Wednesday in Aug.
Nights at the Observatory
Buehler Observatory
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The community is welcome to explore the wonders in the sky through the lens of powerful telescopes at the Buehler Observatory. Let Susan Barnett, Buehler Planetarium and Observatory director, and other experts guide you in locating the moon, stars and nebulae (weather permitting).
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information, visit the website or call 954-201-6681.
Now – Aug. 9
Potters' Guild Invitational 2017
Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie
The Potters' Guild Invitational is an accumulation of ceramic works by one of the most excellent groups of clay artists in South Florida. The artists of the Broward College Potters’ Guild share a studio space, as well as creative ideas and techniques, and this relationship results in fantastic clay works, both functional and sculptural. This year's show is juried by Chad Steve, resident artist at the Armory Art Center.
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information, visit www.browardvpa.com/gallery.
Now – Aug. 21
Summer Bridge Program Enrollment
Broward College North Campus Early Childhood LAB School, Building 63
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek
Registration is now open for the new Summer Bridge Program at the Broward College Early Childhood LAB School. The program, geared to children 4-8, explores STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, & Match) through engaging hands on activities.
Cost: Pay per week or by session
To reserve a space, call 954-201-2440 or visit www.broward.edu/labschool.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
National Night Out Against Crime
Treasure Island Elementary School
7540 East Treasure Drive
North Bay Village
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join the North Bay Village Police Department for an evening of refreshments, giveaways, special demonstrations and crime tips as the community comes together to stand up against crime.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 305-758-2626
Tuesday, Aug. 1
National Night Out Against Crime
Frost Park
300 NE Second Street
Dania Beach
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join Sheriff Scott Israel and the Broward Sheriff's Office for this annual event designed to strengthen neighborhoods through police and community partnerships. There will be food, music and much more.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 954-926-2400.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
National Night Out Against Crime
City of Sunrise Public Safety Building
10440 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join the City of Sunrise Police Department for an evening of food, live music, K-9 demos, face painting and much more as the community comes together to stand up against crime.
Cost: Free
For more information, email communityevents@sunrisefl.gov
Friday, Aug. 4
Back to the Hood Youth Forum
Elizabeth Virrick Park
3255 Plaza Street
Coconut Grove
Time: 11 a.m.
Believers of Authority Ministries invited all youth, ages 6 to 18, to this event featuring celebrity speakers, school supplies giveaway and a new book distribution courtesy of the Local 10 Big Book Drive.
Cost: Free
For more information and to register, call 786-352-7014
Saturday, Aug. 5
9th Annual Family Health and Community Festival
Blanche Ely High School
1201 NW Sixth Avenue
Pompano Beach
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This event, hosted by the Crockett Foundation, will offer kids everything they need to start a successful school year. There will be free school supplies, immunizations, medical exams, haircuts and more.
Cost: Free
For more information, visit crockettfoundation.org
Sunday, Aug. 6
Jamaica 55
Faith Center
5555 NW 95th Avenue
Sunrise
Time: 4 p.m.
The Consulate General of Jamaica's Annual Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving invites you to celebrate Jamaicans at home and abroad. There will be special guest speakers.
For more information, call 305-374-8431 or email info@jamaicacgmiami.org
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Job Training Opportunities Fair
Dania Beach City Hall
100 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discover a pathway to the job of your dreams with representatives present to discuss the many free and paid training opportunities available. Training is open to ages 17 and older.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 954-924-6801
Thursday, Aug. 11
Back to School Bash
Lennar Foundation Medical Center
Rooftop Terrace
5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join Branches, a nonprofit focused on helping kids grow deeper and climb higher in education, as it raises resources to help students begin the school year with the proper supplies and tools. Enjoy unlimited bites from featured restaurants.
Cost: $25 donation, $30 at the door
For more information, visit branchesfl.org/back2schoolbash
Saturday, Aug. 12
Young Dreams Community Outreach Event
Juan Pablo Duarte Park
2800 NW 17 Avenue
Miami
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Young Dreams and Commissioner Willy Gort are hosting this back-to-school event which will give away free school supplies, haircuts, food and drinks. There will also be games, bounce houses and face painting.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Aug. 12
Give Back at the Track
Homestead-Miami Speedway
SW 344th Street/Palm Drive
Homestead
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This two-part event offers participants the opportunity to take laps around the track ( 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and engage their street legal cars in head-to-head drag races ( 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.). Proceeds from the event will benefit Homestead-Miami Speedway’s charitable outreach program, Driving for a Cause. Farm Share will also be on site accepting nonperishable food items.
Cost: starts at $20 donation
For more information, visit homesteadmiamispeedway.com/giveback
Saturday, Aug. 19
The PATCH Urban Farm and Market
1201 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The PATCH Urban Farm and Market will celebrate back-to-school hosting a free event for the community to help parents get ready for a successful school year. As part of the celebration, Art N Soul, among others, will be providing a free backpack giveaway, while supplies last, as well as numerous other activities.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 954-924-6801 or visit thepatchgarden.com
Sunday, Aug. 27
Bark at the Park – Miami Marlins
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami
Time: Game starts @ 1:10 p.m.
You and your well-mannered canine friend are invited to support your Miami Marlins as the team takes on the San Diego Padres at Marlins Park. All proceeds from the dog ticket sales will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.
Cost: $16 for humans, $10 for dogs
For tickets and information, visit marlins.com/barkbroward