47 events are on across Broward County this weekend, Oct 15–18: An Evening with Desmond Child in Fort Lauderdale, Def Leppard in Hollywood and Toadies & Local H in Fort Lauderdale. Below they are grouped by town with dates, venues and prices as published by the organizers; open any town for its full, daily-refreshed events list.

Last updated October 15, 2026.

Fort Lauderdale

  • “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale — Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Oct 25 · History Fort Lauderdale · Festivals & Markets. Explore the vibrant Hispanic art and culture at this special exhibit! Price: Free
  • Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds — Thu, Oct 1 – Sun, Oct 25 · Theater & Shows. Join us for a suspenseful comedy exploring the life of Joan Crawford. Price: Varies
  • Experience The Poppy Project: Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale — Mon, Oct 5 – Tue, Nov 10 · Galleria Fort Lauderdale · Community. A unique living garden project available for public experience. Price: Free
  • “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale — Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Oct 25 · History Fort Lauderdale · Festivals & Markets. An exhibition celebrating Hispanic heritage through art and culture. Price: Free
  • Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — Wed, Oct 7 – Sat, Nov 7 · Festivals & Markets. The largest in-water boat show in the world with over 1,500 boats on display. Price: Varies
  • Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? by Michael Leeds — Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 25 · Theater & Shows. Join Island City Stage for a thrilling performance exploring the life of Joan Crawford.
  • Plays of Wilton Presents Paul Rudnick's 'The New Century' — Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 25 · Theater & Shows. Experience the wit and humor of Paul Rudnick in this engaging production.
  • Turn Olive & Sea Pink — Fri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 31 · Community. Join us for a community initiative to raise awareness for breast cancer.
  • Island City Stage presents Who Killed Joan Crawford? — Sun, Oct 11 – Sun, Oct 25 · Island City Stage · Theater & Shows. A thrilling play mystery at Island City Stage featuring Joan Crawford. Price: Tickets Required
  • Buena Vista Social Club (Broadway) — Tue, Oct 13 – Sun, Oct 18 · Broward Center / The Parker · Theater & Shows.
  • Slow Burn Theatre's COME FROM AWAY — Tue, Oct 13 – Sun, Oct 25 · Theater & Shows. Experience the critically acclaimed musical, Come From Away! Price: Free
  • An Evening with Desmond Child — Thu, Oct 15 · Fort Lauderdale · Concerts & Live Music. Join famed songwriter and producer Desmond Child for an unforgettable evening in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Prospect Lake Clean Water Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony — Thu, Oct 15 · Prospect Lake Clean Water Center · Community. Join the City of Fort Lauderdale for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, a landmark investment in the future of our City’s water. Price: Free
  • Toadies & Local H — Thu, Oct 15 · Revolution Live / Culture Room · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Carter Park Jamz — Fri, Oct 16 · Carter Park · Concerts & Live Music. Enjoy a free concert series with a broad range of musical varieties featuring a different live performer each showtime! Price: Free
  • 39th Annual Las Olas Art Fair — Sat, Oct 17 · Las Olas Blvd · Festivals & Markets. A cultural opportunity for Las Olas Blvd, this 3-part art fair is a Las Olas tradition. Price: Free
  • Riverwalk Fall Festival — Sat, Oct 17 · Esplanade Park · Festivals & Markets. Noon–4; free; pumpkin painting and food trucks. Dogs leashed.
  • Riverwalk Hound Halloween / Mutts & Martinis — Sat, Oct 17 · Riverwalk · Festivals & Markets. October; check goriverwalk.com for the date.
  • NoBe Sunday Block Party — Sun, Oct 18 · Community. Outdoor live music event every Sunday evening. Price: Free

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Pompano Beach

  • Culture Celebrations — Tue, Sep 15 – Thu, Oct 15 · Cultural Center · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate culture, community, and connection year-round with our dynamic lineup of events honoring diverse traditions and histories. Price: Free
  • Captured: A Living Archive — Fri, Oct 2 – Fri, Apr 2 · Ely Museum · Festivals & Markets. A living room exhibition showcasing the essence of community. Price: Free
  • Into Neverland — Fri, Oct 2 – Thu, Dec 17 · BaCA · Festivals & Markets. A constellation of memories illustrated through colorful motifs. Price: Free
  • Vetiver — Fri, Oct 2 – Fri, Oct 30 · BaCA · Festivals & Markets. Vetiver is a grass found in the Florida Everglades, known for controlling erosion and filtering impurities. Price: Free
  • 2026 - 2027 Season: Live Theater & Concerts — Fri, Oct 9 – Fri, Aug 6 · Cultural Center · Theater & Shows. Experience an extraordinary season filled with acclaimed tribute concerts and engaging theater.
  • Experiments & Accidents — Fri, Oct 9 – Wed, Jan 6 · Cultural Center · Festivals & Markets. An exhibition featuring deliberate experimentation with intention and control, embracing unexpected shifts.
  • Reckless — Sun, Oct 11 – Sun, Oct 25 · Pompano Beach · Theater & Shows. Catch the thrilling show 'Reckless' this October. Price: Tickets Required
  • History of Rock N’ Roll — Thu, Oct 15 · Pompano Beach · Theater & Shows. Enjoy a captivating performance that explores the history of rock music through engaging storytelling and music.
  • Incompleta de Paula Arcila — Fri, Oct 16 · Cultural Center · Theater & Shows. Paula Arcila's new play brings four characters to life in a touching performance.
  • Old Town's Backyard Jam Concert Series — Fri, Oct 16 · BaCA · Concerts & Live Music. Get ready to groove at Old Town's Backyard Jam Concert Series with live music and delicious food.
  • Think Pink Run Red - North Broward County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Think Pink Run Red is a Walk/Run to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. This event will take place at the Pompano Beach Air Park, located behind the Pompano Beach Fire Station. On-site registration and… Price: $25

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Sunrise

  • Arc Culinary Chef Experience Dinners — Thu, Oct 15 · Sunrise · Community. Experience a unique dining event featuring cuisine crafted by professional chefs in a hands-on environment.
  • Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks — Thu, Oct 15 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 7:00 pm
  • Journey — Fri, Oct 16 · Amerant Bank Arena · Concerts & Live Music.
  • 10th Annual City of Sunrise Trick or Trot 5K Run Walk — Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 AM · Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater · Races & Runs. 400m, 5K Join us this year for our 10th annual family-friendly, Halloween-themed run/walk. We encourage you to dress in your favorite Halloween costume! When you post on social media, be sure to use… Price: $10
  • Panthers vs Seattle Kraken — Sat, Oct 17 · Amerant Bank Arena · Sports. 6:00 pm
  • South Florida Sports 5K for Jordan Becker — Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Get ready to lace up your sneakers and show your support at the South Florida Sports 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at beautiful Vista View Park. This inspiring community event is… Price: $45
  • The Schott Communities 5K Run, Walk, and Roll — Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM · Races & Runs. 1 mi, 5K Schott Communities is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1986 to address the needs of persons who are physically or intellectually challenged. This unique place strives to create an… Price: $30
  • 4th Annual Aloha Luau 5K — Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Trade your everyday routine for a tropical paradise at the 4th Annual Aloha Luau 5K! On October 18, 2026, Vista View Park will transform into a sun-soaked Hawaiian celebration filled with island… Price: $45

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Hollywood

  • Def Leppard — Thu, Oct 15 · Hard Rock Live · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Stone crab season opens — Thu, Oct 15 · Joe's Stone Crab, Billy's · Festivals & Markets. Joe's and Billy's reopen; go on a weeknight in the first two weeks.
  • 13th Annual Hollywood Women Club Charity Golf Tournament — Sat, Oct 17 · Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club · Races & Runs. Charity golf tournament supporting local community initiatives. Price: Fee required
  • Haunted 5K & 10K at Hollywood, FL (42) — Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local… Price: $30
  • Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K (Fall, 8th annual) — Sat, Oct 17 · Hollywood North Beach Park, 3601 N Ocean Dr; 6:00 AM · Races & Runs. Half, 5K Broadwalk course. Packet pickup at Runner's Depot, Davie.
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Revive Live Festival — Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM · ArtsPark at Young Circle · Festivals & Markets. A vibrant festival showcasing local music and art. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free

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Dania Beach

  • OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Opening Night – La Bola Negra — Thu, Oct 15 · Dania Beach · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate the opening night of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival with a special screening of 'La Bola Negra.'

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Plan the weekend

Visit Lauderdale (official tourism board) lists smaller community events we don't track; most arena and stadium tickets are on Ticketmaster; the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast decides beach plans; Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi avoids event parking; venue bag and parking policies are on the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs (Amphitheater, Bailey Contemporary Arts) site. Dates and times are America/New_York and come straight from organizers' listings; we prune anything that disappears from its source.

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