Events
APRIL
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS ONGOING
SUNRISE PADDLEBOARD BONNET HOUSE ECO TOUR
10:00AM. Enjoy a peaceful paddle from the 928 Art Gallery to the Historic Bonnet House Gardens. Be sure and bring a waterproof camera so you don’t miss the numerous photo opportunities including wild monkeys and local birds. 928 NE 20th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. www.sunrisepaddleboards.com.
Weston Sports & Activities Directory
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EXPLORE LAS OLAS FOOD TOUR
11:30AM & 6:00PM. Enjoy great food while learning the history of Fort Lauderdale. This three hour tour will give you the opportunity to taste the delicious foods of various Las Olas restaurants while viewing the works of both local & international artists. 901 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Cost: $69 lunch, $79 dinner. www.lasolasfoodtours.com.
SUNDAYS IN APRIL
SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
11:00AM. Bring the family to enjoy a unique, up-close experience and to learn how to be kind to all animals. The feature begins promptly at 11:00am and afterwards, guests can enjoy a self-guided tour through the exhibit area. For more information, call (954) 752-WILD or visit www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 WESTON’S 2015 ANNUAL ROYAL EGG HUNT
10:00AM SHARP! For children ages 10 and under. The hunts will be held at Weston Regional Park on baseball fields #1 through #4. There will be over 25,000 candy filled eggs so be sure to bring a basket or bag for collecting! There are a number of “golden” eggs which will get you an additional prize… The eggs are gone in a flash so it is suggested to arrive by 9:15am! The Royal Bunny will be available after the egg hunt for photos as well as bounce houses until 12:00pm. For information, call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
FULL MOON MANGROVE TOUR
6:30PM. Offered on a weekday around the full moon. Guests are taken on a ranger-guided canoe ride into our mangrove habitat area. The tour weaves through mangrove canals and guests learn about the park, as well as the restoration area and its significance to the health of our coastline. The tour takes approximately 3 hours from start to finish. Guests should dress appropriately for the outdoors, prepare for bugs, bring portable drinking containers and snacks. Tour start times vary by time of the sunset. To make reservations, please call the Ranger Station at (954) 564-4521. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seats and dates are very limited. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is located on East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, off A1A.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
7:00PM - 9:00PM. Enjoy musical performances under the stars on the beautiful Bonnet House Estate. Wine, dessert and coffee included in the price. 900 N. Birch Road. Individual Tickets: $35–$45, Series Tickets: $120–$160. For information or tickets visit www.bonnethouse.org. (954) 703-2614.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
8:00PM. Feature Movie: Night at the Museum; Secret of the Tomb, Rated PG. Larry spans the globe, while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax… the movie is on us! The full-length feature film is projected onto a giant inflatable screen behind the event stage in Weston Regional Park (20200 Saddle Club Road), Weston. For information, call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.
11:00AM. Celebrate the City of Pembroke Pines 55th Birthday! The Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, will host this Birthday Celebration. Free rides, all day entertainment, Kids Konnection Expo, Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant, Miss Pembroke Pines Pageant, 10ft Cake Cutting Ceremony, Concerts, Fireworks and much more! Special Events Office at (954) 435-6525.
MOONLIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 11 & 12 TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tortuga Music Festival along with the Rock the Ocean Foundation is hosting some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music while raising awareness about marine conservation. Appropriately located at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, this festival will make for an unforgettable weekend. Ticket prices vary. www.tortugamusicfestival.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
CITY OF PARKLAND FARMERS MARKET
9:00AM - 1:00PM. With over 90 vendors it’s a onestop shop for all your “fresh” needs. Visit Mercantil Commerce Bank to pick up your free tote and enter the hourly cash raffles. For more information (954) 757-4105 or farmersmarket@cityofparkland.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12 WORLDFEST
11:00AM - 7:00PM. Worldfest will feature ethnic foods, live entertainment, cooking demos, & crafts and fun activities for children and teens. Held at the Sportsplex in Coral Springs. Visit coralsprings.org/worldfest for details.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 THE TASTE OF PINES
6:00PM - 9:00PM. Over 35 local restaurants offer sample cuisine, desserts and wine, featuring live music. Tickets on sale at all Pembroke Pines Charter Schools. $25 for Adults and $5 for children. Proceeds to benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation. Win a trip for two to London, Paris, and Edinburg sponsored by The Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation, Inc and EF Tours. Held at SW Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. Call (954) 435-6525 for more information.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 FRIDAY NIGHT TUNES
7:00PM - 10:00PM. Enjoy a FREE concert series with a broad range of musical varieties of the best South Florida musicians around. Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks to relax under the stars. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd. (954) 828-5363.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
FREE HI-TECH CAMP OPEN HOUSE WESTON
3:30PM - 5:00PM. Get a glimpse of the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp at our free Open House. The Open House offers talented children a unique opportunity to explore and expand their intellectual world. Students are immersed in funfilled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. Full-day and partial-day camp programs are available for children entering 1st through 12th grade. Registration required. 954.791.2333, or visit www.imacs.org/sa. IMACS Weston: 2585 Glades Circle, Weston, FL 33327.
PINES DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 EARTH FEST
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM located at the Sawgrass Nature Center 3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs. Enjoy nature with informative sessions, wildlife exhibits, and plant giveaways for Coral Springs residents, and children’s activity. Free event.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
ART WALK ON WILTON DRIVE
7:00PM - 10:00PM. Browse Wilton Drive enjoying over 50 artists, craftsmen, musicians, and live demonstrations. Local shops and restaurants will be offering specials. 2176 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. www.artwalkonwiltondrive.com. (855) 623-7468.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
PROFESSIONAL THEATER FOR CHILDREN: CINDERELLA
10:30AM. This award winning musical takes all the traditional elements of the original story and adds all the humor, action, and romance of the Disney film. Join us as Fairy Godmother takes on the infamous evil Stepmother to assure that Cinderella and Prince Charming are reunited for the happiest of endings. Ticket Information: $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Pre-purchase tickets at the Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road inside of the Weston Regional Park. Performance held at Cypress Bay High School Theater, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston. For information, call (954) 389-4321 or stop by the Weston Community Center.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
56TH COOPER CITY FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVITIES
Join us for a fun-filled day of family entertainment as we celebrate Cooper City’s 56th Birthday. Car show, optimist all star games, booths, expo, games, free throw contest, concert & fireworks! Individuals, groups, and organizations wishing to participate in Cooper City’s 56th Founder’s Day Parade and Festivities can go online to www.CooperCityFL.org and print out a copy of the registration forms and download the Founder’s Day activities and information forms. For more info, call the Recreation Dept. at (954) 434-4300 #233.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 & MAY 30 FREE HI-TECH CAMP OPEN HOUSE PLANTATION
3:30PM - 5:00PM. Get a glimpse of the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp at our free Open House. The Open House offers talented children a unique opportunity to explore and expand their intellectual world. Students are immersed in funfilled academic pursuits such as Computer Programming and Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. Full-day and partial-day camp programs are available for children entering 1st through 12th grade. Registration required. 954.791.2333, or visit www.imacs.org/sa. IMACS Plantation: 7435 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317.