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Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an evening of non-stop dancing and excitement as the All Access band returns to The Hub at Fort Lauderdale Beach. This music event is presented by Southwest Airlines and is completely free to attend! It's the perfect way to get ready for the weekend's festivities.Photo Courtesy of Chaz Adams, Public Information Officer, City of Fort Lauderdale
Considered one of the most memorable events of Memorial Day Weekend, the 8th Annual Great American Beach Party is a free all-day party that should not be missed. You can expect music, live performances, and activities for the whole family, including a kids' zone, a sand castle contest, an art show, and a free movie showing on the beach. Head to Fort Lauderdale Beach near the intersection of Las Olas Boulevard and A1A for a day filled with endless summertime fun.Photo Courtesy of the Flagler Village Artwalk
The Flagler Village Artwalk is a market held at The Hive in northern Fort Lauderdale on the last Saturday of every month. The Hive is a collection of creative retail, food, beverage, entertainment, and art related businesses located in the center of the MASS District. Enjoy food trucks, tent and table vendors, art galleries, coffee shops, bars, music and more at this exciting community gathering on Saturday evening!Photo Courtesy of Flamingo Gardens
Take the little ones to Flamingo Gardens this Memorial Day weekend for KidzFest, a weekend-long festival in conjunction with the US premier of the Borowski Art Glass exhibit, "Fables and Fairytales." The exhibit features over 70 imaginative works of art in glass and metal by the acclaimed glass artists of Studio Borowski. The colorful objects and sculptures are reminiscent of mythical creatures from beloved fables and fairytales. KidzFest will feature special guided tours, kids' entertainment, games, crafts, vendor and information booths, food, and other fun surprises!Photo Courtesy of Austen Amacker via the Florida Launch
If you have yet to see an exciting Florida Launch game, now's your chance! See the only Major League Lacrosse team in Florida take on the Dallas Rattlers at the FAU stadium on Saturday night. This relatively new addition to the South Florida sports scene is an exciting way to kick off Memorial Day weekend! Tickets start at just $15.50.Photo Courtesy of Donny Ray Evins
Spend an unforgettable evening at The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum as Donny Ray Evins takes the stage with an incredible tribute to Nat King Cole. This one-night-only event is Donny's first appearance in South Florida in 15 years; in other words, this is a night that should not be missed! Tickets are on sale now.Photo Courtesy of Lotos Music Festival
Don't miss this exciting music event at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Sunday! The 4th Annual Lotos Music Festival is bringing music icons together for their biggest line-up yet. Bands and musicians include Cypress Hill with Mixmaster Mike, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Everlast, Inner Circle, Slick Rick, and more. Purchase general admission tickets for $58 through May 20, $63 from May 21–25, and $68 on May 26 and 27.Photo Courtesy of RunSignUp
Join YMCA Boca Raton for this fun and exciting race taking place on Memorial Day. Those who register for the Boca Raton Memorial Day Apple Pie 5K before May 25 are guaranteed an apple pie at the end, and those who register for the ice cream mile and kids race by May 25 will receive ice cream sundaes at the end! The event features a water slide, DJ music, post-race food, and more. Register for the race in advance to guarantee your sweet treat! All active and retired US armed forces members who pre-register will receive free race entry.Photo Courtesy of Jason Koerner via the Mizner Park Amphitheater
Don't miss this free concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater featuring local indie musicians, The Helmsmen, and country artists, the Shane Duncan Band. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, including Tucker Duke's, and a beer garden serving Barrel of Monks beer. The City of Boca Raton is teaming up with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a local nonprofit, to provide an area where attendees can write a letter to a soldier and donate goods to create "We Care" packages to be sent to deployed soldiers. Visit the event page for a full list of items needed for donation. Bring your own blankets and chairs or rent a chair for $5 once you arrive. Doors for the Memorial Day concert open at 5:30 p.m. and no tickets are required for this free event!