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Special Events
THE CITY OF WESTON SPECIAL EVENTS
The City of Weston offers wonderful events, concerts, art and cultural celebrations and more! Most of our events are free for the community, while some are ticketed events.
Moonlight Movie in the Park Series
Weston Regional Park Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Road
Enjoy a full-length feature film projected on a giant inflatable screen with family and friends. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome. Please leave your furry friends at home. No pets allowed. *Movie titles are subject to change.
Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Spiderman: No Way Home
When a spell goes wrong, dangerous villains from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Action/Adventure | PG-13 | 157 min. A street rat pursues the princess of Agrabah with his pet monkey and a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes. His primary opponent is a malevolent sorcerer who serves as the city’s grand vizier/chief advisor to the Sultan. Action/Adventure | PG-13 | 157 min.
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Sing 2
Theater owner Buster Moon sets his sights on producing a brand-new musical with his troupe in the glamorous Redshore City. To gain the support of a ruthless music mogul, he pitches that he’ll feature Clay Calloway. Animated Adventure | PG | 112 min.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8 p.m. Top Gun: Maverick
Pete “Maverick” Mitchell continues to push the envelope as a pilot. When he finds himself training graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s late friend and former wingman Lt. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Action/Drama | PG-13 | 131 min.
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WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series
Weston Regional Park Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Road
Perfect for a date night or family fun night! Enjoy an evening of music under the stars with a different musical theme for each concert. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and arrive early. Bring your own food and refreshments – or enjoy a variety of food options for purchase from food trucks on site. No pets allowed. • Saturday, February 11, 2023, 7 to 10 p.m.
Featuring Deep Fried Funk • Saturday, March 11, 2023, 7 to 10 p.m.
Featured band to be announced.
Weston Foreign Film Series
Presented by The Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston
Showtimes: 4:45 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime) AMC Weston 8, 1338 SW 106 Avenue, Sunrise Tickets are $8 per film at the door, pending availability.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Becoming Astrid (Sweden) Swedish with English subtitles | Not Rated | 123 min.
The true story of a character-defining period in the life of Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren. The story follows a teenaged Astrid as she breaks away from her conservative upbringing in rural Sweden and struggles with the new responsibilities of being a young unwed mother.
Monday, February 13, 2023
I’m Your Man (Germany) German with English subtitles | R | 108 min.
A scientist at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin is persuaded to participate in a study to get funding for her research. For three weeks, she must live with a humanoid robot designed to be the perfect life partner for her.
Monday, March 13, 2023 LUNANA: A Yak in the Classroom (Dzongka) Dzongkha with English subtitles
Not Rated | 110 min.
An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to relocate to Australia.
Performing Arts for Children Series
Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road
Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Saturday, January 21, 2023 - Featuring Magician Jamie Porter • Saturday, April 15, 2023 - Featuring Salty Sue, A Pirate
Weston Winter Safety Expo
Sponsored by the City of Weston and the Broward Sheriff’s Office
Friday, January 27, 2023 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace
It will be snowing in Weston in January! Join us for an entertaining, fun-filled and educational evening featuring multiple Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue / Emergency Medical Services agencies. Enjoy live DJ music and entertainment, interactive inflatable games and more. Food concessions available for purchase.
Celebrate the Arts Day
Presented by the City of Weston, The Arts Council of Greater Weston and the Weston Music Society
Sunday, January 29, 2023, 12 to 4:30 p.m. Weston Town Center (Behind the Bell Tower)
Enjoy hands-on participation in the visual, performance and literary arts. Activities are offered for all ages to express artistic talents, including the popular 28-foot-long Graffiti Wall, and an open-air art studio hosted by Young At Art Museum. Performances from local schools will be ongoing. Visit 1Weston.com for details.
Weston Community CPR Day
Presented by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston and Cleveland Clinic Florida
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road
Ages 8 and over are invited to participate in this Hands-Only CPR training, a simplified form of CPR using only compressions and no breaths. In just one hour you will learn life-saving instruction on CPR, how to operate an AED and Stop the Bleed bleeding control. Stop in anytime, but be sure to register to attend at WestonFL.org/CPRday.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Weston World Fest
Presented by The Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston
Sunday, March 5, 2023, 12 to 4 p.m. Weston Regional Park Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Road
Theme: Animals of the Planet Visit booths representing different countries and learn how animals have an impact on their culture or environment. Students will enjoy the passport challenge. Authentic international cuisine for sale from food vendors and local restaurants. Enjoy live performances by artists, dancers, singers and musicians. Winner of Best Cultural Event 2016, 2018 and 2019. Details at 1Weston.com.
Outdoor Pops Concert South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Presented by the City of Weston and the Weston Music Society, in partnership with The Arts Council of Greater Weston
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Weston Town Center (Behind the Bell Tower)
The South Florida Symphony will perform an array of musical arrangements. Enjoy a cool spring evening of spectacular entertainment by talented musicians. Limited seating provided, but there is plenty of room to bring your own lawn chair or to dance in the plaza!
Weston’s Royal Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8, 2023 10 a.m. SHARP | Arrive at the park by 9:15 a.m. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Baseball fields #1 - 4
Egg hunt activity for ages 10 and under. The hunt is on for over 30,000 candy-filled eggs and a number of “golden” eggs for additional prizes. Be sure to bring your own basket or bag for collecting. The eggs are gone in a flash, so arrive early to park and find the age-appropriate field for your child. After the Egg Hunt, take photos with the Royal Bunny, enjoy interactive inflatable games and more springtime fun for all ages until 12 noon.
Earth Day, the Weston Way
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard
Let’s support Earth-friendly environmental efforts! This family-friendly event will feature educational booths, hands-on activities, DJ, Music, Arts and Crafts, Live Chalk Artist, and much more.
