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.
Recommended Videos
Every Friday in September
Funtastic Friday for Kids & ArtsPark Movie Night
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Hollywood Boulevard & U.S. 1
Hollywood
Time:Ā 5 p.m. ā 8 p.m. & 8 p.m. ā 10 p.m.
These back-to-back events offer free family-friendly entertainment every Friday in September.Ā Bring lawn seating or a blanket to relax when catching a movie. Ā Featured movies are:Ā McFarland USA (9/1), The Little Mermaid (9/8), Youāve Got Mail (9/15), Inside Out (9/22) and Ghostbusters 2 (9/29). Ā Ā
Cost:Ā Free and open to the public
For more information, visit www.hollywoodFL.org or call 954-921-3500.
Ā
Ā
Friday, Sep. 1 ā Sunday, Sep. 3
Jurassic Quest
Miami Dade County Fair & Expo
10901 SW 24th St.
Miami
Time:Ā 9/1/ - 12 p.m. ā 8 p.m.
9/2 & 9/3 ā 9 a.m. ā 8 p.m.
Jurassic Quest brings you a dinosaur adventure for the whole family. Ā Enjoy life-size animatronic dinosaurs, huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs, the "Dino Bounce" area and more.Ā
For more information, visit www.fairexpo.com
Ā
Sunday, Sep. 3
Dream Car Classic Car Show
Hollywood Boulevard between 19thĀ andĀ 21stĀ avenuesĀ
Hollywood
Time: 10 a.m. ā 3 p.m.
The show features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Special appearance by International Face Art artistic face painting and glitter tattoos.
Cost:Ā Free admission. Vehicle registration $20.
For more information, call 954-825-1027 or visit www.cobrajoeproductions.com
Saturday, Sep. 9
Back to School Success Summit 2017
Lauderdale Lakes Cultural Center
3580 West Oakland Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes
Time: 10 a.m. ā 3:30 p.m.
Begin the 2017-2018 school year with all the tools to have a successful education.Ā Youth will attend interactive workshops and panel discussions.Ā
Cost: Free. Registration required.
To register, visit https://backtoschoolsuccesssummit.eventbrite.com. For additional information, call 954-652-6128.
Ā
Saturday, Sep. 9 & Sunday, Sep. 10
FPL Cooling Station
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
Time: 10 a.m. ā 6 p.m. Ā
South Florida is invited to cool off and join the fun at Florida Power & Light Companyās Cooling Station at the Museum Plaza of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.Ā
Guests will take a moment to āchillā out by walking into a larger-than-life ice cube that refreshes with music and a cold blast of liquid nitrogen, along with a video souvenir of their experience.
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information, visit frostscience.org/artdays
Saturday, Sep. 10
11th Annual The Childrenās Trust Family Expo
Miami Dade Fair & Expo Center
10901 Coral Way
Miami
Time: 10 a.m. ā 5 p.m.
This free event provides parents with direct access to educational, health and social services.Ā Families will also enjoy daylong activities, live stage entertainment and exhibitions.Ā Ā
Cost: Free Admission & Parking (Entrances on 109th & 112th Avenues)
For more information, call 211 or visit www.thechildrenstrust.org
Ā
Ā
Thursday, Sep. 14
National Career Fairs Hiring Event
Miami Airport Marriott
1201 NW LeJeune Road
Miami
Time: 11 a.m. ā 2 p.m.
The Miami City Career Fair will feature hundreds of interview and job opportunities as well as a chance to meet employers face-to-face.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 1-877-561-5627
Ā
Friday, Sep. 15
The Memorial Family Birthplace Baby Love Event
The Museum of Discovery & Science
Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7 p.m. ā 10 p.m.
Calling all expectant mommies and daddies.Ā Enjoy an evening filled with interactive opportunities to learn about the latest and greatest products for your growing families. Test out top baby brands, take advantage of exclusive deals, enjoy light bites and treats and win amazing prizes from more than 30 sponsors and exhibitors.Ā Plus, youāll get to meet celebrity parents, Ian & Erin Ziering.
Cost: $30 General Admission.Ā $60 VIP.Ā
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.babyloveevent.com/tickets/ Ā
Ā
Ā
Saturday, Sep. 16
5th Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrenās Hospital Kids Love & Family Expo
The Museum of Discovery & Science
Fort Lauderdale
Time: 10 a.m. ā 5 p.m.
This is an event parents and kids will love.Ā Parents will discover the latest in products and local services from more than 75 exhibitors and sponsors, and kids will enjoy the interactive shows, storybook character meet and greets, interactive spin art activity and live animal encounters.Ā Thereās also an opportunity to learn from real-life astronaut Greg Chamitoff, and meet celebrity couple Erin & Ian Ziering (from the hit TV show āBeverly Hills, 90210ā and blog āThe Millennial Mamasā).
Cost: Tickets ranges from $13-$17Ā
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.kidslovefamilyexpo.com/
Ā
Ā
Saturday, Sep. 16
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
Various locations throughout Downtown
Hollywood
Time: 5 p.m. ā 10 p.m. Ā
The ArtWalk invites you to visit art galleries, enjoy artist demonstrations and live music and stroll the tree-lined sidewalks of Downtown Hollywood. Featuring the Mural Tour at 6pm, Impulse Art Drum Circle with Daniel Pontet at 8pm, Capoeira demonstration, a living statue and much more!
Cost: Free on-street parking.Ā Garage Parking available: $1 per hour. 20th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Harrison Street and Van Buren Street) or 19th Avenue Municipal Garage (between Tyler Street & Polk Street).
For more information, call 954-924-2980.
Ā
Saturday, Sep. 16 & Sunday, Sep. 17
FPL Cooling Station
BB&T Center
1 Panther Parkway
Sunrise
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. ā 8 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. ā 6 p.m. Ā Ā
South Florida is invited to cool off and join the fun at Florida Power & Light Companyās Cooling Station duringĀ the BB&T Centerās Disney On Ice events.Ā Guests will take a moment to āchillā out by walking into a larger-than-life ice cube that refreshes with music and a cold blast of liquid nitrogen, along with a video souvenir of their experience.
Cost: Free and open to the public
For more information, visit http://www.FPLBlog.com/BeatTheHeat
Sunday, Sep. 17
Free Gospel Sundays
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
Miami
Time: 5 p.m.
The Adrienne Arsht Center kicks off the 2017-2018 season of its popular concert series Free Gospel Sundays with gospel superstar, Cece Winans. The Grammy-Award winning artist and recipient of seven Stellar Gospel Music Awards will bring audiences to their feet as she performs hits from her daring 2017 album, Let Them Fall In Love.
Cost: Free. However, First-Access Passes are required. First-Access Passes for the September 17 performance featuring Cece Winans will be available beginning September 6 at 10 a.m.
First-Access Passes can be reserved by calling the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305-949-6722 or online at arshtcenter.org (limit four per person).
Ā
Sunday, Sep. 17
4th Annual Funclusion Social
German American Club of Hollywood
6401 Washington Street
Hollywood
Time: 1 p.m. ā 5 p.m.
This is a family-friendly, fundraising event featuring live music, art, special guest speakers and fun activities.Ā The mission is to empower the abilities of people living with disabilities.Ā
Cost: Tickets range from $5 - $100
For more information, visit http://funclusion.com/
Ā
Ā
Saturday, Sep. 23
St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Tamiami Park
10901 Coral Way
Miami
Time: Registration @ 6 a.m.Ā Run starts @ 7:30 a.m. Ā Ā
Start or join a team and support St. Jude Hospitalās mission to assist every child battling cancer. Ā Ā
Cost: Donation Based
For more information, visit http://fundraising.stjude.org
Saturday, Sep. 23
8th Annual Teensā Transition to Life Summit
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale
Time: 9 a.m. ā 3 p.m.
If you have a teenager with special needs, this event is for you.Ā It's an informative day for youth with learning differences who are interested in college, vocational education and other options in life after high school. Parents are also able to attend workshops and gain access to invaluable resources.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Sep. 23
Riverwalk Fall Festival
Esplanade Park
400 SW 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale
Time: 12 p.m. ā 4 p.m.
Families are invited to enjoy fall carnival themed games, music, face painting and fall food and refreshments.
Cost: Free
For more information, visit goriverwalk.com or call 954-468-1541.
Sunday, Sep. 24
Beach Cleanup
Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami
Time: 8 a.m. ā 10 a.m.
To commemorate Miami Seaquariumās 62nd anniversary, the park is calling on volunteers to be āReef Rangersā for a day and join in a beach-cleanup.Ā Reef Rangerā volunteers will spend the morning collecting litter and debris, which contaminates beaches and injures wildlife.Ā Then, as a special thank you, beach clean-up participants will receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium for the day.
Cost: Volunteer
For more information, visit www.miamiseaquarium.com
Saturday, Sep. 30
Glory Run 5K
Deering Estates
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Miami
Time: 7:30 a.m. ā 10 a.m.
Join this run to end human trafficking. A portion of the proceeds benefit Glory House of Miami, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to healing and restoring the lives of sex trafficking survivors.
Cost: $25 per runner
Ā
For more information, visit www.gloryhouseofmiami.org