South Florida Events – October 2026

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.

Superyact Village

Superyacht Village | FLIBS

Superyacht Village showcases some of the largest and most luxurious yachts at FLIBS, along with world-renowned yacht builders, tenders, water toys and exotic vehicles.

Oktoberfest of The Palm Beaches

October 9th-18th, American German Club

This is an authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest experience in South Florida with live German music, traditional dancing, imported German bier, schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, carnival rides and the always-popular stein-holding contest. The celebration takes place over two festive weekends at the American German Club in Lake Worth.

South Beach Seafood Fest

October 21st-24th, Lummus Park

Celebrate the start of stone crab season with four days of food, cocktails and entertainment in Miami Beach. The festival features multi-course chef dinners, the VIP Chef Showdown, live culinary demonstrations, music, and Saturday’s signature Seafood Slam.

The Seafood Slam brings together 40+ leading South Florida restaurants for all-inclusive tastings right on the sand, where guests can sample dishes and vote for the best bite of the day.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 28th-November 1st, Fort Lauderdale 

Experience the world’s largest in-water boat show right here in Fort Lauderdale. FLIBS brings together more than 1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibiting brands, from sleek center consoles and marine technology to spectacular superyachts.

The 5 day show stretches across multiple waterfront locations, including Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, Pier Sixty-Six and Superyacht Village. Visitors can explore the latest boats and marine innovations, attend seminars and culinary experiences, or upgrade to the Windward VIP experience.

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 – Weekend & Bottomless Brunch at THRōW Social® Delray Beach, 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
Sunday Jazz Brunch
The Sunday Jazz Brunch on October 4 features live music from 11 AM–2 PM across three outdoor stages. Catch the Michael Norris Orchestra at the Esplanade Stage, Pieces of Work at the Connie Huffman Gazebo, and Liz Sharp at the Peck Courtyard Stage—all with free admission.
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