WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) \u2014 From live music and fall festivals to Caribbean culture, food and art, South Florida has plenty of ways to get out and celebrate this October.<\/p>\n
Old Town Untapped: Cultural Arts & Music Block Party<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach is once again bringing back live music (Mama Fuma), food trucks, contemporary art and more to celebrate community with this family-friendly event offered every first Friday of the month. \u201cUntapped is where Pompano Beach takes off its calendar and puts on its personality,\u201d said Ty Tabing, the city\u2019s cultural affairs director. \u201cOn one night, you can follow the sound of a bass line into a gallery, stumble upon an artist whose work stops you in your tracks and end up sharing the evening with someone you\u2019ve never met.\u201d Also, at the nearby Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, the exhibit \u201cInto Neverland\u201d will open with a reception and docent-led art tours.<\/p>\n
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2<\/p>\n
WHERE: Northeast First Street and North Flagler Avenue, near Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach<\/p>\n
Las Olas Autumn Festival<\/p>\n
On the Good Night John Boy Haystack Stage, there will be a DJ plus entertainment from Violet Jeffries. There will also be a Flamingo Flea Marketplace, cornhole tournament, kid-friendly games, fall photo opportunities, and local food and beverage vendors<\/p>\n
WHEN: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3<\/p>\n
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church parking lot, 1224 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
COST: Free admission<\/p>\n
INFORMATION: lasolasboulevard.com<\/a><\/p>\n Nuestra Cultura Community Day<\/p>\n The Norton Museum of Art\u2019s celebration of Hispanic culture will include music, dance lessons, a film screening, story times (in Spanish and English), a pull-string pi\u00f1ata party, domino games, art activities and more.<\/p>\n WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3<\/p>\n WHERE: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach<\/p>\n COST: Free admission<\/p>\n INFORMATION: norton.org<\/a><\/p>\n Miami-Broward One Carnival<\/p>\n Expect two weekends of Caribbean \u201cmas\u201d (masquerade), steelpan, music, cuisine and culture, with an expanded presence in Broward County. \u201cWith deepened community partnerships and new experiences across Broward County, we are excited to welcome residents and visitors to celebrate the full spectrum of Caribbean culture,\u201d said Joan Hinkson-Justin, chairwoman of the host committee.<\/p>\n WHEN\/WHERE:<\/p>\n Miami Junior Carnival (1-8 p.m.) and Pan Jamboree (4-8 p.m.) \u2014 Saturday, Oct. 3 at Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St.Red Road Fete n J\u2019ouvert Festival \u2014 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Tamarac Village Amphitheater, 9090 NW 57th St.Official J\u2019ouvert \u2014 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, 3700 NW 11th Place, LauderhillParade & Bacchanal Sunday Fete \u2014 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill<\/p>\n COST:<\/p>\n Miami Junior Carnival \u2014 free admissionRed Road Fete n J\u2019ouvert Festival \u2014 $49.93 for general admission, $92.53 for VIP and $534.50 for VIP Red Icon admissionOfficial J\u2019ouvert \u2014 $76.55 for general admissionParade & Bacchanal Sunday Fete \u2014 $44.60 for parade only, $71.23 for parade\/fete, and $268.25 for VIP Experience<\/p>\n INFORMATION: miamicarnival.org<\/a><\/p>\n Arts Launch Broward 2026<\/p>\n Broward County\u2019s arts and cultural season kicks off with this showcase of music, dance, theater and multidisciplinary performances. Nearly 90 organizations will be there presenting upcoming shows, exhibitions, festivals, classes and programs. There will also be a special preview of the Slow Burn Theatre Co. production, \u201cCome from Away.\u201d<\/p>\n WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4<\/p>\n WHERE: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n COST: Free admission, but reservations encouraged<\/p>\n INFORMATION: browardcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dania After Dark Oktoberfest Beerfest<\/p>\n In addition to a Beer Garden, there will be food trucks, live music, a pumpkin patch, kids\u2019 zone, contests and more.<\/p>\n WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10<\/p>\n WHERE: Dania Beach City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.<\/p>\n COST: Admission is free, but there are fees for the Beer Garden (21 or older).<\/p>\n $50 for General Admission Beer Sampling$70 for VIP Beer Sampling$180 for 4-Pack Beer Sampling (four people)<\/p>\n INFORMATION: daniabeachoktoberfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n Taste of West Palm Beach<\/p>\n This citywide culinary festival will include more than 30 restaurants offering chef-led experiences, live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, interactive brand activations and more. Formerly called Taste of CityPlace, this new iteration has expanded to include eateries beyond the downtown mixed-use destination. Organized by CityPlace, Related Ross, the City of West Palm Beach and DoorDash, all ticket proceeds will benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank. \u201cThe culinary scene has become an essential part of West Palm Beach\u2019s identity and continued growth,\u201d said Webber Hudson, Related Ross executive vice president, retail leasing and asset management. \u201cAs our city gains national attention as a vibrant destination, we believe it\u2019s important to celebrate the local restaurants, chefs, and entrepreneurs who are helping define its culture.\u201d<\/p>\n WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16<\/p>\n WHERE: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach<\/p>\n COST: $75 for general admission, $130 for VIP<\/p>\n INFORMATION: tastewestpalmbeach.splashthat.com<\/a><\/p>\n OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival<\/p>\n The lineup of screenings and events will take place around both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, bringing movies from 20 countries for SoFlo film buffs. \u201cThe joy of OUTshine has always been that we are a comfortable place to experience films together \u2014 to join old friends and make new ones,\u201d said festival executive director Mark Gilbert. \u201cWhen our stories were being pushed off screens, out of libraries, and off stages telling them wasn\u2019t just bold. It was necessary. For 28 years, we have kept the lights on for LGBTQ stories in South Florida and we will continue to stand strong, proud and united. We are not going anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n WHEN\/WHERE: Oct. 15-22 in Broward, Oct. 19-25 in Miami-Dade and Oct. 26-Nov. 1 for virtual online presentations<\/p>\n COST: Tickets start at $17<\/p>\n INFORMATION: outshinefilm.com<\/a><\/p>\n Brazilian Festival<\/p>\n Picture samba dancers, kids\u2019 rides, street food and 100 vendors at this annual event, plus capoeira and beach tennis showdowns. Onstage, performers will include Gabby B, Negritude J\u00fanior and West Boca Raton High School\u2019s Vanguard Brass.<\/p>\n WHEN: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17<\/p>\n WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach<\/p>\n COST: $20 for general admission, $45 for VIP<\/p>\n