September 2017 community events calendar

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 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), Youā€™ve 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 Companyā€™s Cooling Station at the Museum Plaza of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.Ā 

Guests will take a moment to ā€œchillā€ 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

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Saturday, Sep. 10

11th Annual The Childrenā€™s 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

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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

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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, youā€™ll 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 

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Saturday, Sep. 16

5th Annual Joe DiMaggio Childrenā€™s 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  Thereā€™s also an opportunity to learn from real-life astronaut Greg Chamitoff, and meet celebrity couple Erin & Ian Ziering (from the hit TV show ā€œBeverly Hills, 90210ā€ and blog ā€œThe Millennial Mamasā€).

Cost: Tickets ranges from $13-$17Ā 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.kidslovefamilyexpo.com/

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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.

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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 Companyā€™s Cooling Station duringĀ the BB&T Centerā€™s Disney On Ice events.Ā Guests will take a moment to ā€œchillā€ 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

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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).

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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/

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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 Hospitalā€™s mission to assist every child battling cancer. Ā  Ā 

Cost: Donation Based

For more information, visit http://fundraising.stjude.org

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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

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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.

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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 Seaquariumā€™s 62nd anniversary, the park is calling on volunteers to be ā€˜Reef 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

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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

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For more information, visit www.gloryhouseofmiami.org