Festivals, parties among highlights of weekend
Families array of events have a planned lot of choices in South with Florida the incredible this weekend. Top Cirque picks Italia, include through the following: Sunday. This Europeanstyle water circus features aerial acts, hand balancing and contortionists on a custom-designed water stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water. $10-$70; $5 parking. Palm Beach Kennel Club, 1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach. cirqueitalia.com /the-tours/gold Carnival More than In 25 The rides, Ranches, indoor garage through sale, Sunday. international Mark the food Evangelist tent, games, Catholic food Church, and raffles 5601 at S. Saint Flamingo carnival.stmarkparish.org Road, Southwest Ranches. Lolliposh low prices and Spring a large Sale, selection through of kids Sunday. clothing, Shop toys, during books, a consignment strollers, nursery sale at the decor Soref and Jewish more Community Sunrise Blvd., Center Plantation. Levin Half-price Gymnasium, sale 6501 8 a.m.-2 W. p.m. Midnight Sunday. Sun lolliposh.com Festival, today to Sunday. Musical performers from Finland, Finnish foods, “Rock & Roll” Car Show and the Wife-Carrying Contest, plus bounce house, rock climbing wall, bungee jumping trampoline, face-painting. $5; free for kids under 4 feet tall. Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth. midnightsunfest.org First Friday Food Trucks, 5-9 p.m. Food trucks and a DJ spins the tunes in the parking lot. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Free. flamingogardens.org Old Town Untapped, Friday, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy arts, crafts, food trucks, live music and free craft beer samples from Pompano’s own breweries, plus shows at the fountain, 6-9 p.m. every first Friday at Bailey Contemporary Arts. 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Love for Parkland Fundraiser, tonight, 7-9:30 p.m. A Painting Fiesta will host a fundraiser to benefit the victims of the Stoneman Douglas shooting at 1637 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston. This family-friendly event for ages 10 and up is $40; includes snacks and beverages. Free outdoor movies, today and Saturday. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for movies under the stars: “Leap,” 7 tonight at the Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards (pompanobeachfl.gov). “The LEGO Batman Movie,” 7:30 tonight at City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise (sunrisefl.gov). “Cars 3,” 7:30 tonight at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes (miamilakes-fl.gov). “Cars 3,” 7 tonight at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., and again at 7 p.m. Saturday at Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., both in Sunny Isles Beach (sibfl.net/calendar). “Ferdinand,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road (westonfl.org). BAM! A Festival of Books and Music, Saturday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Come to Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach for celebrity authors, local musicians and fun for all ages, including storytellers, kids yoga, a drawing demonstration and author Q&As. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. aprilisforauthors.org
Home Depot Kids Workshop, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12 are invited to make a periscope at participating Home Depot stores throughout South Florida. Free, while supplies last. homedepot.com Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m . Enjoy piping, drumming, Scottish dancing and athletics, folk singing, fiddling, children’s games, sheepdogs, craft demonstrations, Celtic bands and Scottish foods and beer. $15 advance; $20 at gate. Parade of clans at 12 p.m. Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane. sassf.org MEEC Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, 10
a.m-4 p.m. Celebrate the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House with outdoor family fun including coconut painting, a photo booth, Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, cake, and a live sea turtle, Captain. Learn about the coastal environment through games and activities, plus face painting, food trucks and raffles for such prizes as a local shark-tagging expedition with researchers from NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute, and an annual Parks Passport. $3. Carpenter House MEEC, 4414 N. Surf Road, Hollywood.
Bike Rodeo, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn helpful bike riding safety tips, get bicycle safety inspections, ride the obstacle course and enjoy giveaways. Free. Tamarac Park Recreation Center, 7501 N. University Drive. tamarac.org Second annual Outdoor Adventure Day, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For youth and adults to safely learn and experience outdoor recreation opportunities such as canoeing, fishing, archery, rock climbing and other activities. Free. John Prince Park, Smythe Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. pbcparks.com Sun, Swim, Fun Day, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Family fun day at the pool with water safety awareness, music and games. John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. boynton-beach.org/ recreation Family Fun Day, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A day full of family-oriented activities that include crafts, face painting, family games, music, food trucks, recreational and educational demonstrations. $5. For an extra fee, families can also board a model steam train for a ride around the lake and kids under 52 inches can take a pony ride around the ring. Tradewinds Park & Stables (north side), 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entry fee of $1.50 for ages 6 and younger. Asian Culture Festival, Saturday and Sunday. Asian crafts, art, music, dance, Fushu Daiko drumming and Far Eastern cuisine representing countries including Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, and others. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. $12; ages 6-12, $5. asianculture festival.net Las Olas Art Fair, Saturday and Sunday. Art, music and entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days along East Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Free. artfestival.com/cities/ Carnaval on the Mile, Saturday and Sunday. Sculptures, paintings, photography, crafts and jewelry, music, Canine Café, interactive games, craft making, demonstrations and more, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. carnavalmiami .com