4th of July Celebrations, Animatronic Dinosaurs, New Playgrounds, and Creativity for Teens — Find Your Fun!
While you’re enjoying summertime in South Florida, know United Way of Broward County has your well-being among our top priorities. Here’s a guide to some of the wonderful — and mainly low- to no-cost — events happening across our community in Summer 2025. Make sure to mark your calendars to enjoy what Broward County has to offer!
June 7
Scuba4Good Music Festival
El Prado Park
4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
3 pm to 9 pm
What to expect: live music and activities related to ocean conservation efforts
Express Yourself! Empowering Teens with Art & Literacy
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill
6 pm to 7:30 pm
What to expect: tools for self-expression, emotional resilience, and confidence
June 11
Radiant Juneteenth Painting Party: The Colors of Freedom
Carver Ranches Branch
4735 Southwest 18th St., West Park
What to expect: painting celebration for kids ages 6 and older
June 14
Deerfield Beach Juneteenth Festival
Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex
445 SW 2nd St., Deerfield Beach
4 pm to 8 pm
What to expect: live entertainment, food trucks, kids’ zone, rides, drum line, empowerment sessions, and family reunion tents
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Tamarac Sports Complex
9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac
6 pm to 9:30 pm
What to expect: live art, live music, and food vendors
Pompano Beach Juneteenth Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival
Apollo Park
1580 NW 3rd Ave., Pompano Beach
11 am to 5 pm
What to expect: live performances, food vendors, historical displays, and family-friendly activities
Fort Lauderdale Juneteenth Celebration
Carter Park
1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
noon to 4 pm
What to expect: live performances, food vendors, bounce houses, and art showcase
Juneteenth Celebration
Plantation Historical Museum
511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation
noon to 2 pm
What to expect: Motown karaoke and art activities
Doc Reno’s WingsFest
Margate Sports Complex
1695 Banks Road, Margate
5 pm to 10 pm
What to expect: food trucks, live music, silent auction, and fun activities for all ages
June 18
Celebrate Juneteenth with Paint, Sip, and Sing
Northwest Regional Library
3151 North University Drive, Coral Springs
What to expect: painting, listening to music, and sipping on juice
June 19
City Hall Plaza
2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar
11 am to 3 pm
What to expect: variety of arts-and-crafts stations, art exhibit, 1 free book per family, and step show performance
June 20
Juneteenth Celebration with Sunrise Tunes & Trucks
City Park
6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise
6 pm
What to expect: food vendors, celebration of black-owned businesses, and live entertainment by Piper High School Band of Pride and Men of Impact Step Team
June 28
Taste of the Caribbean Islands
Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
16801 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar
5 pm to 10 pm
What to expect: authentic cuisine, live performances, and interactive activities
July 3
Weston’s Hometown Fourth of July Celebration
Regional Park
20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston
What to expect: music, fireworks, interactive games, photo stations, and craft booths
July 4
City of Plantation Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
various locations
9 am to 9 pm and later
What to expect: parade, pool day at the the Plantation Aquatic Complex (free for kids), live music, and fireworks display
4th of July Spectacular
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
noon to 9:15 p
What to expect: live bands, kids’ zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and fireworks display
4th of July All-American Celebration
Tamarac Sports Complex
9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
What to expect: outdoor concert, kids’ area with inflatables, face-painting activities, arts and crafts, food trucks, and fireworks display
Centennial Celebration: Star Spangled Spectacular
Hollywood Beach & Boardwalk
A1A between Dania Beach Blvd. and Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hollywood
5 pm to 10 pm
What to expect: live entertainment and offshore fireworks display
Fourth of July Celebration
Mullins Park
10000 Ben Geiger Drive, Coral Springs
5: 30 pm
What to expect: live entertainment, food trucks, fireworks ceremony, patriotic contests, and fun zone with inflatables
July 4th Celebration
Main Street Parking Lot
123 NE 20th Ave., Deerfield Beach
4 pm to 9 pm
What to expect: music, vendors, kids’ activities, food truck, and drone show
July 4th Celebration
Margate City Fairground
1000 N. State Road 7, Margate
9 am to 9 pm
What to expect: parade, food trucks, fun obstacle course, concert, and fireworks display
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Pompano Beach Fishing Pier
222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
5:30 pm to 10 pm
What to expect: live music and array of fireworks
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
noon to 9 pm
What to expect: live bands, kids’ zone, bounce houses, face-painting activities, beach games, eating contests (hot dogs, watermelon, apple pie), and fireworks display
Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day
El Prado Park
4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The Sea
10 am to 9 pm
What to expect: parade, face-painting activities, water slide, live music, treats, and fireworks display
The Great Outdoors Parade and Family Fun Day
City Park
6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise
9 am to noon
What to expect: parade with themed floats and marching units, playground and splash pad, fun zone with inflatable water slide, obstacle course, and rock wall (swimsuits recommended for kids)
Concert & Fireworks
Outdoors at Amerant Bank Arena
1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise
6 pm to 10 pm
What to expect: kids’ zone, food and beverage vendors, and fireworks display
4th of July Celebration
Pines Recreation Center
7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
6 pm to 9 pm
What to expect: rides, food trucks, live entertainment, and fireworks display
Vegan Block Party
Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale
3 pm to 9 pm
What to expect: food vendors, live entertainment, interactive art, and family-friendly activities
July 8
Express Yourself! Empowering Teens with Art & Literacy
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill
6 pm to 7:30 p
What to expect: tools for self-expression, emotional resilience, and confidence
August 12
Express Yourself! Empowering Teens with Art & Literacy
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill
6 pm to 7:30 pm
What to expect: tools for self-expression, emotional resilience, and confidence
August 16
Skellyfest 2025
Charles F. Dodge City Center
601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pine
11 am to 4 pm
What to expect: aquarium expo with frag swap, aquarium products, ocean art, and raffle
Expedition: Dinosaur — Rise of the Mammals
May 23 to September 1
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale
10 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 pm on Sunday
What to expect: educational and interactive adventure with life-size plus animatronic dinosaurs and mammals, complete with realistic movements and sounds
Summer in Broward County is a fantastic time, and all of us at United Way of Broward County hope you and your families have a season filled with relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories!
