City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

🎶 Get ready to groove at Carter Park Jamz with sounds of Neo Soul and R&B from LaVie! Join us for an evening of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable tunes! Bring your friends, blankets, and dancing shoes!

📅 September 20, 7-10 PM
🌳Carter Park
1450 W. Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
🌐parks.fortlauderdale.gov/carterparkjamz

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Ready to find some hidden treasures? 🛒✨ Join us at our Community Garage Sale! Whether you’re hunting for unique items or clearing out space at home, it’s the perfect chance to connect with neighbors and score great deals. For more information, please call (954) 828-6455.

Saturday, September 14
8 AM - 1 PM
Osswald Park
2220 NW 21st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Vendor Fee
• Single Space $25
• Double Space $30

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Nurture young minds in nature's classroom at our Young SEEDs in the Park workshops! 🍃 Our workshops for kids blend gardening, food demos, yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness for an enriching experience.

📅 Sep 11
⏲️ 10 AM - 12:30 PM
🌳Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/snyder

Heal The Planet

Nurture young minds in nature's classroom at our Young SEEDs in the Park workshops! 🍃 Our workshops for kids blend gardening, food demos, yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness for an enriching experience.

📅 Sep 28
⏲️ 9-11:30 AM
🌳Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/snyder

Heal The Planet

Save the date for our free Diwali Celebration with live music, dance performances, and food and merchandise vendors at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous Hindu celebration symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. During Diwali, families come together to light lamps, exchange gifts, and partake in delicious feasts, creating a vibrant and heartwarming atmosphere.

Friday, October 26 | 6-9 PM
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Info: parks.fortlauderdale.gov/diwali

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Calling all teens! Our Teen Recreational Intramural Passport offers the perfect place to hang out, make new friends, and try something new. From sports to creative arts, we have activities that’ll keep you active and engaged all year round. The best part of all, membership is FREE for City of Fort Lauderdale residents.

The Teen Recreational Intramural Passport (TRIP) is a safe place for teens to meet, socialize, have fun, and engage while participating in sports and wellness activities and educational and professional development. Please directly contact the site location you are interested in for more specific information. Registration includes college and career readiness, citizenship development, no school days*, snacks, parties, monthly field trips, gaming, sports, art, and special projects.

For more information, visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/teens.

🚗❗Traffic Advisory: Triton Expo September 11

The Triton Expo will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at National Marine Suppliers, located at 2800 SW 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

The following traffic advisory will be in effect on Wednesday, September 11, from noon to 11 p.m.:
- SW 28th Street will be closed from SW 2nd Avenue to the railroad tracks

Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly. For more information, please visit www.the-triton.com/expo.

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Step into nature's embrace with our Guided Nature Tours at Snyder Park! 🌿 Let us lead you on a journey through our incredible organic edible garden, food forest, butterfly garden, and our newly added wetland boardwalk tour. Please wear sunscreen and bring bug repellant and water.

📅Sep 7
⏰10 AM
🌳Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/snyder

Heal The Planet

📸 Highlights from our recent Labor Day Festival It was an amazing day filled with fun, laughter, and great memories. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it special! View the complete album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=playlauderdale&set=a.912822050881028

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Wild Talks at the Park is presented by the South Florida Wildlife Center Learn about local wildlife and the adaptations that help them survive in our urban environment. Meet some of our Ambassador Animals at this free event, discover their personal stories, and learn how you can help their species! Info: parks.fortlauderdale.gov/snyder

First Saturday of Each Month
12 - 1 PM
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

We need your input! The City previously developed a Citywide Lighting Master Plan to establish lighting level standards throughout the City of Fort Lauderdale. The City is proposing lighting improvements in this area based on resident feedback to enhance lighting levels and safety.

Public Kickoff Meeting
Wednesday, September 4
6:30 p.m.
Riverland Park Community Center
950 SW 27th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

For more information, please visit https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1192/18.

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Wild Talks at the Park is presented by the South Florida Wildlife Center. Learn about local wildlife and the adaptations that help them survive in our urban environment. Meet some of our Ambassador Animals at this free event, discover their personal stories, and learn how you can help their species! Info: parks.fortlauderdale.gov/snyder

First Saturday of Each Month
12 - 1 PM
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

⏰ Just a reminder! Our Pre Labor Day Festival is almost here! Join us for a day full of cars, live music, and family fun.

🔔Sunday, September 1
🚘Car Show 10 AM – 2 PM
🎸Live Music 2-9 PM
📍North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, A1A and Oakland Park Blvd, NE 32nd St and NE 33rd St from A1A west to the Intracoastal
💻parks.fortlauderdale.gov/laborday

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🎉Congratulations to all the SFTL Masters who competed in the USMS Summer National Championship this past week in Mission Viejo, California! We placed 10th place for local clubs with just 22 swimmers in a meet with 1,280 swimmers. 💚

https://www.usms.org/events/national-championships/pool-national-championships/2024-pool-national-championships/2024-summer-national-championship

🚦 Stay ahead of the traffic jams and join our mailing list! Sign up for traffic alerts and get real-time updates to ensure a smooth commute. Don’t let unexpected delays ruin your day – subscribe now at www.fortlauderdale.gov/traffic.

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🚗❗Traffic Advisory: Pre Labor Day Festival September 1

The Pre Labor Day Festival will take place on Sunday, September 1, at the North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, located at NE 32nd and NE 33rd Streets from A1A west to the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale.

The following traffic advisory will be in effect on Sunday, September 1, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.:
- NE 32nd and NE 33rd Streets will be closed from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue

Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly. For more information, please visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov/laborday.

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The City of Fort Lauderdale Municipal Cemeteries will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the holiday. No entombment, inurnment, or interment services will be scheduled for or conducted on these dates.

The Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live outdoor concert series features the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the music on three different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Well-behaved leashed pets are also welcome to attend. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Eventgoers can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants. For more information, visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov/jazzbrunch.

📅 August 4
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
🌳 Along the Riverwalk
400 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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