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SEASON
By Jana Soeldner Danger
he sticky, sweltering days of summer are drawing to a close, and a new season of events and activities is about to begin.
If you’re one of those who puts off enjoying what our community has to offer because you take it all for granted, now is
Tthe time to quit procrastinating and get out to discover nearby adventures and entertainment.
Here’s a taste of some of the highlights of this upcoming season.
FESTIVALS, SHOWS, Day of the Dead Florida
Nov. 4: A premier Dia de los Muertos US celebration! Every
SPECIAL EVENTS year on November 5, at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort
Lauderdale, FL. Memory of the Dead and Party for the Living.
FemAle BrewFest This has become a hugely popular event and gained strong
Sept 9, noon-5 pm, Esplanade Park: A showcase of women participation over the past few years. DayoftheDeadFlorida.com
beer experts and brewers. Learn about and taste different Light Up Lauderdale
types of beers while listening to the sounds of Di LaTrice Perry.
Yes, men are welcome. It’s pet-friendly, with a portion of the Nov. 9, 6-8:30 pm: Kicks off the holiday season at Esplanade
proceeds going to Abandoned Pet Rescue. FemAleBrewfest.com Park with thousands of twinkling lights and family-friendly fun.
Includes music and children’s activities. Parks.FortLauderdale.
Las Olas Art Fair gov/special-events/special-events/light-up-the-holidays
Part One: Oct. 14-15, 10 am-5 pm;
Part Two: Jan. 6-7, 10 am-5 pm: Draws artists from around
the country and ranks among the top art festivals in the US.
All artwork is juried, providing quality, diversity and creativity.
ArtFestival.com.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Oct. 25-29: Marine enthusiasts won’t want to miss this annual
international boating extravaganza covering 90 acres at
seven venues. Explore performance, design, technology and
architecture of 1,300 boats, attend educational seminars, visit
a Superyacht Village, and watch educational demonstrations.
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