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Fall event season is officially on. Coral Springs Oktoberfest takes over the City Hall lawn Saturday, Old Town Untapped returns to downtown Pompano Friday night with free live music and art, and Ziggy Marley plays Hard Rock Live. Plenty to choose from, see you out there.
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WHAT'S UP THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2
Chair Toning with Julie (Age 55+) | Parkland Recreation Center, 10559 Trails End | 9a-10a | info
Yoga with Littles (ages 6 months to 5 years) | Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr | 10a-11a | library card + registration required | info
Socrates Cafe II | Parkland Recreation Center, 10559 Trails End | 10a-1130a | info
Coral Springs Craft Guild's 48th Annual Craft Show & Holiday Boutique | La Quinta Inn & Suites, 3701 N University Dr, Coral Springs | opens 5p | info
Village Art Bites: Food Trucks | Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th Ave, Sunrise | 5p-9p | free | info
Kids Night Out: Snapology Robots | Parkland Recreation Center, 10559 Trails End | 530p-830p | info
Old Town Untapped (craft beer, food trucks, live music from Mama Fuma) | Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE 1st St, Pompano Beach | 6p-10p | free | info
A Toast to Coral Springs (Rotary Club gala: wine, whiskey & cigars) | Country Club of Coral Springs | 7p | tickets
RnB in the Park | Pompano Community Park | 7p | tickets
Ziggy Marley and Gov't Mule | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood | 7p | tickets
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3
Coral Springs Craft Guild Craft Show & Holiday Boutique (day 2) | La Quinta Inn & Suites, 3701 N University Dr, Coral Springs | until 4p | info
Saturday Long Runs | Walmart Coral Springs, Coral Ridge Dr | 530a | info
Tamarac Community Garage Sale | Tamarac Recreation Center, 7501 N University Dr | 730a-12p | free admission | info
Sandy Ridge Sanctuary Guided Tour | Sandy Ridge Sanctuary, 8501 NW 40th St, Coral Springs | 9a | info
Tamarac Walking Club | Mainlands Park, 4500 Monterey Dr | 9a | free | info
Coconut Creek Hometown Market | Township Plaza, 4400 W Sample Rd | 9a-2p | free | info
St. Gregory Fall Family Craft Festival (crafters, games, petting zoo) | St. Gregory Catholic Church, 200 N University Dr, Plantation | 9a-4p | info
The Gem Mint Gallery (two-day luxury trading card show, 84 tables) | 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs | 10a | tickets
Coconut Creek Fire Rescue 5-Year Anniversary Open House | Fire Station 50, 4500 Coconut Creek Pkwy | 11a-3p | free | info
Pumpkin Painting | 6654 Parkside Dr, Parkland | 12p | info
Oktoberfest (Brussel Sprouts polka band, keg tapping, Wiener Dog Dash, stein holding, kinder area) | City Hall Lawn, 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs | 4p-10p | free | info
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour | The Parker, Fort Lauderdale | 7p | tickets
Michael Jackson Tribute: MJ Lives | Pompano Beach Cultural Center | 7p | tickets
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach | 8p | tickets
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
The Gem Mint Gallery (day 2) | 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs | tickets
St. Gregory Fall Family Craft Festival (day 2) | St. Gregory Catholic Church, 200 N University Dr, Plantation | 830a-2p | info
Tamarac Community Farmers Market | Veterans' Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd | 9a-2p | free | info
Sensory-Inclusive Performance: Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical | The Parker, Fort Lauderdale | 1030a | tickets
Arts Launch Broward (the county's kickoff to arts season) | Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale | 11a-2p | info
Cider & Spice Craft Fair (handmade crafts and confections) | Christ Church Coral Springs, 10021 W Sample Rd | 12p-4p | info
Fundraiser for Venezuelan Earthquake Relief (Spirit Night for Casa De Venezuela) | 6001 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs | 4p | info
Caamp | Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale | 730p | tickets
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LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2
Lefty's Tavern & Grille | Mischief | 7 PM
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Stone Temple Pilots Projekt | 8 PM
Nectar - Coconut Creek Casino | BoneFly | 7 PM
Casino Floor - Coconut Creek Casino | DJ Lyrikill | 7 PM
Sunset Grill - Coconut Creek Casino | The Flyers | 8 PM
Legends Lounge - Coconut Creek Casino | VTB | 10 PM
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | Hairdaze: The Amazing Rock Show | 730 PM
DJ Jake Dands | Casino Floor – Coconut Creek Casino | 11 PM
DJ Gee-Lo | Nectar – Coconut Creek Casino | 11 PM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Rubixx | 8 PM
Nectar - Coconut Creek Casino | The Ws | 7 PM
Casino Floor - Coconut Creek Casino | DJ Lyrikill | 7 PM
Sunset Grill - Coconut Creek Casino | Deep Fried Funk | 8 PM
Legends Lounge - Coconut Creek Casino | The ShinDig | 10 PM
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | Nosh and Gress | 330 PM
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | Majesty of Rock (Journey, Styx & REO Speedwagon tribute) | 730 PM
DJ Richie Rich | Nectar – Coconut Creek Casino | 11 PM
DJ Dysquo | Casino Floor – Coconut Creek Casino | 11 PM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Neon Blonde | 7 PM
Sunset Grill - Coconut Creek Casino | David Lucca y Los Clasicos | 1 PM
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | The Brass Evolution | 4 PM
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | High Tide presents Yacht Rock | 730 PM
FROM THE BLOG
Broward schools are off the entire week of Thanksgiving this year, November 23–27, and winter break runs two full weeks, December 21 through January 1. That's fifteen weekdays of no school in about six weeks, and the city camps that cover them cap hard. Coconut Creek's Thanksgiving Fun Days are $30 a day for residents, with registration expected to open the week of October 19 — but you need a WebTrac account first (photo ID, a utility bill under two months old, each child's birth certificate), so set that up now. Parkland has also just posted a Kids Day Off trip to Lion Country Safari for Monday, October 12. I'll keep adding to the guide as the other cities post their dates. Read it here
Parkland's Halloween Festival moved this year — it's at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park now, not Pine Trails Park. It's Friday, October 23, 530p–730p, free, and the Pumpkin Patch at the same spot opens a week earlier, Saturday October 17. That same Saturday is Coral Springs' Thrills & Chills indoor Halloween village at the Gymnasium: $5 in advance, $8 at the door, two sessions. Read it here
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New York Pickles & Company is a family-owned pickle shop in Coral Springs bringing authentic New York pickles, olives, peppers, sauerkraut, specialty products, and pickle sauces. Opened: June 6, 2025 Hours: Tue - Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat - Sun 9 AM to 5 PM (closed Mondays) Address: 10261 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065 Website: nypicklesandcompany.com Welcome to the neighborhood. Stop by and taste the difference.
WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND
FRIDAY
89🌡 78 | ⛈️ | 50% | E 13 mph
SATURDAY
89🌡 77 | 🌦️ | 40% | E 12 mph
SUNDAY
89🌡 77 | 🌦️ | 40% | E, light
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