Check out our featured local events from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to the Palm Beaches and beyond. Looking for more South Florida Events? Check out our Local South Florida Events Calendar.
Tortuga Music Festival
April 10th-12th, Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Tortuga Music Festival is a beachfront country, rock, and pop music festival held each year in Fort Lauderdale. It brings big-name artists, oceanfront stages, and a laid-back coastal vibe together for a multi-day event right on the sand. Beyond the music, it also focuses on ocean conservation, partnering with environmental groups to help protect marine life and promote sustainability.
Duck Fest Derby
April 18th, Esplanade Park
The 20th Annual Duck Fest Derby, presented by JM Family Enterprises, is a can’t-miss South Florida charity event happening Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Esplanade Park. Enjoy a High School Homecoming-themed day with family fun, live entertainment, food trucks, and more—free admission included!
The highlight? 45,000 rubber ducks racing down the New River for prizes, all benefiting Kids In Distress and Family Central, supporting over 20,000 local children and families each year.
Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
April 24th, Las Olas Blvd
Raise a glass! The Las Olas Wine & Food Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Friday, April 24, 2026, bringing an unforgettable night of food, wine, and philanthropy to Las Olas Boulevard.
Enjoy bites from 40+ top local restaurants paired with world-class wines and spirits—all while supporting the American Lung Association. It’s the ultimate night of flavor, fun, and giving back, with 100% of proceeds benefiting lung health initiatives.
Recurring Local Events
Check out our full events calendar for these recurring events and more…
- Friday – Old Town Pompano Untapped (1st Friday), Live Music at Gulfstream Park, Dangerous Minds Brewing, Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Crazy Uncle Mikes and more!
- Saturday – West Palm Beach Green Market, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Yoga and Yolks at Shooters Waterfront, Live Music at Dangerous Minds Brewing, Gulfstream Park and Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Plantation Farmers Market
- Sunday – Farmers Market in LBTS, NOBE Block Party on 33rd, Jazz Brunch 1st Sunday in Esplanade Park, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Mermaids and Mimosas at B Ocean, Yoga and Beer at LauderAle Brewery, New River Open Air Market in Fort Lauderdale, Coco Wellness Market in Delray
- Monday – Trivia Night at Legends, Gears and Beers at Tarpon River Brewing, Game Night at Gulfstream Brewing in Fort Lauderdale
- Tuesday – Half price Top Golf, Half price bottles of wine at Coconuts and Foxy Brown, Taco Tuesday Everywhere!
- Wednesday – Trivia at Gulfstream Brewery, Trivia at LauderAle Brewing, Distillery Tours at Shady Distillery, Live Music at Johnnie Browns in Delray Beach and Papas Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point
- Thursday – Clematis By Night, Pups N’ Pints at Pompano Beach Brewing, Mark Zaden Live at The Beachcomber in Pompano Beach
