
Hi All,
Here is your weekly dose of the top events upcoming this weekend in Parkland and Coral Springs! Hope everyone had a great week, let’s get to it:
WHAT’S UP THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (ACT 1 youth production) | Coral Springs Center for the Arts | 7p | tickets
Mirai Con (JSA autograph authentication) | Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center | 1p | info
Fall Festival | Living Word Christian Center, Coral Springs | 630p | info
Journey | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise | 730p | tickets
Buena Vista Social Club | Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale | 8p | tickets
Dalvin La Melodia | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood | 8p | tickets
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Pumpkin Patch (opening weekend) | Equestrian Center at Temple Park, Parkland | 9a-5p | info
Thrills & Chills | Coral Springs Gymnasium | 12p-2p and 3p-5p | $5 ($8 day of) | info
Beetlejuice Halloween Party (costumes, games, pizza, pumpkin carving for kids) | Fitwize 4 Kids, 4641 N State Rd 7, Coral Springs | 6p-9p | $50 | info
Hometown Market | Township Plaza, Coconut Creek | 9a-2p | free | info
The Great Pumpkin Splash | Caporella Aquatic Complex, Tamarac | 10a-1130a and 12p-130p sessions | $5 | tickets
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Tamarac Village Amphitheater | 6p-9p | free | info
Breaking the Chains Festival | Margate Sports Complex | 2p-8p | free | info
39th Annual Las Olas Art Fair | Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 10a-5p | info
South Florida Brazilian Festival | Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach | 2p-10p | info
Buena Vista Social Club | Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale | 2p and 8p | tickets
Florida Panthers vs. Seattle Kraken | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise | 6p | tickets
Dan + Shay: The Young Tour | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach | 7p | tickets
Florida State vs. Miami | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 7p | info
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina | Kaseya Center, Miami | 8p | tickets
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
Pumpkin Patch | Equestrian Center at Temple Park, Parkland | 9a-5p | info
Community Farmers Market | Tamarac Park | 9a-2p | info
Orquestra Calle SoL | Hard Rock Casino Coconut Creek | 1p | info
39th Annual Las Olas Art Fair (day 2) | Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | 10a-5p | info
Buena Vista Social Club | Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale | 1p and 630p | tickets
Fists of Fury Series | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood | 4p | tickets
$uicideboy$ | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise | 630p | tickets
Tini: FUTTTURA World Tour | Kaseya Center, Miami | 8p | tickets
LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16
Lefty's Tavern & Grille | Barstool Billy Goats | 7p
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Havoc 305 | 8p
Nectar, Coconut Creek Casino | Solfyer | 7p
Sunset Grill, Coconut Creek Casino | The Ws | 8p
Coconut Creek Casino | PJ & Co. | 10p
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | Shoot 2 Thrill (AC/DC tribute) | 730p
Luv'n Oven Ale House, Sunrise | Leo Lee Rock | 730p
Cagney's House of Rock, Davie | Angel Riot | 930p
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Big Rock Band | 8p
JD's Lounge, Coral Springs | Hard Fused | 9p
Nectar, Coconut Creek Casino | Retro Sky | 7p
Nectar, Coconut Creek Casino | The Heavyweights | 7p
Sunset Grill, Coconut Creek Casino | Velvet Riot | 8p
Coconut Creek Casino | Taylor Byrd | 10p
Galuppi's, Pompano Beach | Turnstiles (Billy Joel tribute) | 730p
Luv'n Oven Ale House, Sunrise | That Band | 730p
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | Classic Rock Therapy (one night only) | 5p
Sharkey's Bar & Grill | The Fusion Band | 7p
Coconut Creek Casino | Orquestra Calle SoL | 1p
Cagney's House of Rock, Davie | Thought Monkey | 5p
Standing note: Nectar has a band 7p-11p and a DJ 11p-3a Friday and Saturday; Legends Lounge After Dark runs 10p-1a Friday and Saturday.
FROM THE BLOG
Halloween is two weekends away, and Coral Springs' Thrills & Chills is this Saturday. Our Halloween guide rounds up the trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches and parties across Parkland and Coral Springs. Read it here
Broward school choice applications for 2027-28 are open. Our guide walks Coral Springs and Parkland families through the deadlines, the magnet and choice options, and how to apply. Read it here
NEW IN TOWN
Paris Baguette: The Korean-French bakery cafe brand opened Broward's first location this summer, run by local husband-and-wife owners Chris and Kim Shin, with a self-serve glass case of pastries, sandwiches and signature cakes plus coffee. It held its official grand opening on October 9. Now open at 3326 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. See the store page
WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND
FRIDAY
90🌡 76 | 🌦️ | 💧 57% | 💨 E 3-7 mph
SATURDAY
88🌡 76 | ⛈️ | 💧 80% | 💨 NE 2-14 mph
SUNDAY
84🌡 75 | ⛈️ | 💧 86% | 💨 NE 16-22 mph
THANKS FOR READING
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