Artsea Festival, beach bash on tap this weekend

Families have a lot of choices with the incredible array of events planned in South Florida this weekend. Top picks include the following: Day Out With Thomas: Friendship Tour, today and Sunday and March 10-11. Take a ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, visit the Imagination Station, plus crafts, storytelling, activities and live music. $16-$20. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. gcrm.org/day -out-with-thomas

Wonder Women RISE! today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This free event addresses the #metoo movement with speakers and a concert by the female-fronted band, Yärdij. National experts will discuss how to handle abusive and harassing situations and how to cope after the fact. The Pompano Beach Amphitheater is at 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. pbamp.com

The Snow Queen, today, 2 p.m. Atlantic Coast Theatre presents a lively musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale that inspired Disney’s “Frozen.” $7 includes popcorn. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. sunrisefl.gov

Artsea Festival, Saturday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn about the ocean with hands-on activities and demonstrations, dancing, food, drumming, Mocha Mermaids and more. Free festival admission. Complete an “ArtSea Passport” to receive a free gift bag. $8 vehicle entry fee at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami. RSVP at bit.ly/2Bt5ewC.bigblueandyou.org /artsea

Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities, Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families with special needs are invited to a day of fun, games, food, characters, music and boat rides for special-needs individuals all ages. Spanish River Park, 3001 N. Ocean Blvd. (State Road A1A), Boca Raton. boatingbeachbash.com

Storyfest! Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy hands-on art activities, live theater shows, face-painting, entertainment and storytellers. Food trucks will be on site with lunches and snacks available for purchase. Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Jay Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. sherman.library /nova.edu

Purim Carnival, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a rock wall, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, games and prizes, face painting, cotton candy and kosher food. $15 for an unlimited ride bracelet. Temple Sinai Hollywood, 1400 N. 46th Ave., Hollywood. sinaihollywood.org

Dream Car Classic, Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See dozens of classic cars, trucks and other one-of-akind vehicles on display along Hollywood Boulevard between 19th and 20th avenues in downtown Hollywood. Attendance is free. hollywoodfl.org

Free Community Birthday Party, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale celebrates its 60th anniversary with art activities for all ages, music and performances, festive food, an art scavenger hunt, games and creativity stations featuring interactive art projects using different mediums. One East Las Olas Blvd. nsuartmuseum.org/events

Weston World Fest, Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Learn about sports from around the world with booths that represent 20 countries, showcasing international sports, health and fitness. Passport Challenge, international foods, activities for kids, onstage performances and music from around the globe. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. westonfl.org

305 Day Block Party, Sunday, 3:05-10 p.m. Celebrate with cafecito, food trucks, music and a new mural at a community block party at the Leah Arts District, 1501 E. 10th Ave., Hialeah. Free; RSVP at 305day.eventbrite.com.