NOVEMBER - JANUARY EVENTS DIRECTORY ..........................16

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

HOLIDAY PARADE

7:00PM. This year’s Holiday Parade theme is March of the Toys! Enjoy the parade along Sample Road, starting at Coral Springs Drive and ending at City Hall. Participant, sponsor, and spectator information can be found at coralsprings.gov/ holidayparade. Along Sample Road (9500 W. Sample Road).

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

SNOWFEST

5:00PM-8:00PM. It isn’t often in Florida that you get to see snow, but search your closet for your coziest mittens and boots as the City of Parkland brings back the crowd favorite. Visit the Equestrian Center for snowslides, arts and games, and so much more. This event is open to Parkland residents only and required registration in advance. You won’t want to miss it. www. cityofparkland.org/snowfest.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

5TH ANNUAL MAKE OUR SCHOOLS SAFE TENNIS FUNDRAISER

9:00AM-2:00PM. Relax, play tennis, raffles, eat and spend time with your friends! Sign up with your partner to play a competitive men’s tournament making memories with your friends on the courts. For the ladies we offer women’s tennis round robin and shopping boutique. Please help support the mission to make our schools safe across the nation. The money raised at this event will help go towards the social emotional learning programming “leader in me” at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas high school. For more information Visit www.makeourschoolsafe. org. Located at the Parkland tennis Center 7901 Parkside Dr., Parkland, FL 33067.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET CRAFT FAIR

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Florida, 33067. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 70 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.

MONDAY - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 & 20

SANTA EXPRESS

5:00PM-9:00PM. Every year, the City of Coral Springs looks forward to Santa’s arrival on a big red fire engine. The Coral SpringsParkland Fire Department will be cruising through the streets once again this year. While Santa’s truck cannot reach every city street, the goal is to cover as many neighborhoods as possible. View the map by visiting, CoralSprings.gov/santaexpress.

JANUARY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

SWAN LAKE BALLET

6:00PM. Performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. “Swan Lake” is the most famous ballet of classical heritage. His theatrical fate vividly illustrates all the significant aesthetic and artistic changes that the 20th-century ballet theater has undergone. Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece attracted the attention of many choreographers in the world. General and Artistic Director of the Theatre: Konstantin Pinchuk Chief Choreographer: Andrey Litvinov. To support the Ukrainian Dancers, click here: https:// gofund.me/7ca0491f. Tickets available at TheCenterCS.com/ buytickets. 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

OPEN PLAY CHESS

6:00PM-8:00PM. Checkmate! The city of Coral Springs Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a 7-month open play chess program for all ages. It is free to participate, and registration is not necessary. Located at Sartory Hall (10150 NW 29th Street).

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

GAME NIGHT AT THE DEN

6:00PM-8:00PM. Panthers Ice Den (3299 Sportsplex Drive) All ages are invited to the IceDen for a cool night of interactive games, plus a party DJ, food, ice skating, and more. Admission is free.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Florida, 33067. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 70 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 - 15

FAMILY FUN FEST CARNIVAL • Friday, 5:00PM-10:00PM • Saturday, 1:00PM-11:00PM • Sunday, 12:00PM-6:00PM Join us for three days of fun-filled activities at Pine Trails Park as we hold our Annual Family Fun Fest Carnival. All three days will be full of carnival rides, games, music, and more. Stay tuned for news on advanced tickets at www.cityofparkland.org/familyfunfest.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

COMEDIAN KATHLEEN MADIGAN

8:00PM. Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down as she’s currently on her Do You Have Any Ranch? Tour. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold-out shows. Madigan has squeezed in over 40 appearances on late night talk shows and multiple comedy specials airing on Netflix, Comedy Central and HBO. Tickets available at TheCenterCS.com/ buytickets.2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TRIBUTE

5:30PM-7:30PM Join us at our Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre as we take a moment to celebrate black history through music and guest speakers. Enjoy food trucks, inspirational performances, and more. www.cityofparkland.org/mlk.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

JUICE BOX JAM

10:00AM-12:00PM. A parent and toddler program designed for children ages 1 to 4 years old to enjoy an indoor play area while parents can connect with other parents. Upon entry, each toddler will receive a juice box and snack. No registration necessary. first-come, first-served basis. Coral Springs Gymnasium (2501 Coral Springs Drive).

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET COMMUNITY AWARENESS & PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Florida, 33067. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 70 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

MAYOR’S CHESS CHALLENGE

9:00AM-11:00AM. Take a part in the Mayors’ Chess Challenge at the P-REC, where we give players of all ages, novices and experts alike, to join in the fun with elected officials and community leaders. Instructors will be on hand to help those new to the game. www.cityofparkland.org/mayorschesschallenge.

FEBRUARY PREVIEW

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

STOMP

7:30PM. STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. See what all the noise is about. Tickets available at TheCenterCS.com/buytickets. 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

HOTEL CALIFORNIA: THE ORIGINAL EAGLES TRIBUTE

8:00PM. Presented by Stellar Entertainment. The Original Tribute to THE EAGLES Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that you are listening to the actual Eagles. They’ve shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Gretchen Wilson and many more International Artists. They’ve performed in Tahiti, Dubai, Japan, India, Bermuda & all over North America. Tickets available at TheCenterCS.com/buytickets. 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065.