This weekend in Fort Lauderdale

• The MKT Sunday Market at Las Olas Oceanside Park

  Sunday October 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · East end of Las Olas Boulevard · Free to browse

  Fresh produce, made-to-order food and local makers right across from the beach. Vendors rotate each week. Park in the Las Olas Beach Garage at 200 Las Olas Circle.

Coming up next

• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: October 28 to November 1, Six sites including Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
• Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade: December 12, New River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

For concerts and shows, each venue page links to its official calendar. The big yearly events are on the events calendar.

• Walk the beach promenade. The wavy wall along A1A runs past the busiest stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Mornings are cooler and parking is easier.
• Ride the Water Taxi. An all-day pass lets you hop on and off along the canals, the New River and Las Olas. Read our Water Taxi guide or see stops and tips.
• Hike or bike Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. A shady park between the Intracoastal and the ocean. Florida State Parks lists it as open 8 a.m. to sunset every day, $6 per car (up to 8 people) or $4 for one person.
• Tour Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. A historic estate on the beach, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check its website for special closures.
• Stroll Las Olas Boulevard and the Riverwalk. Shops, cafes and galleries downtown, with the brick Riverwalk along the New River a short walk away.

Fort Lauderdale Beach is the classic choice, close to restaurants and the Sunday market. For snorkeling from shore, go to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, where reef lines sit within about 100 yards of the beach. Families like the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk for its long paved path, and Dania Beach is usually calmer. Before you swim, check the flag on the lifeguard stand. Our beach flag guide says what each color means, and the live weather page shows today's sea conditions.

• Go to the beach early. Garages and meters near Las Olas fill up by late morning on sunny weekends.
• During boat show week, A1A and SE 17th Street get very slow. Use the Water Taxi or rideshare if you can.
• Summer storms often roll in during the afternoon. Plan outdoor time for the morning and keep an eye on the sky.
• Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. If a storm is coming, follow Broward County emergency updates.
• Wear sunscreen and drink water, even in winter. The sun is strong all year.

• Every Sunday: The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• First Sunday of each month: free Sunday Jazz Brunch at Esplanade Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (2026 season dates are posted through December 6).
• Late October to early November: the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 28 to November 1 in 2026).
• October to April: Florida Panthers hockey at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
• December: the Winterfest Boat Parade (Saturday, December 12, 2026).

• City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Rec: Sunday Jazz Brunch
• The LOOP: Sunday Market at Las Olas Oceanside Park
• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
• Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
• Florida State Parks: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park hours & fees
• Bonnet House: Hours and admission

Times and prices can change. Check the official site before you go.