5 listings in Fort Lauderdale, FL: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Esplanade ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale opens its 10-week holiday light display along the New River with live music, kids' crafts and Santa, with the lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm at Esplanade Park.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
North Beach Restaurants and ShoppesFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Light Up the Galt brings live music, entertainment and a kids zone to the Galt Ocean Mile shops, with the tree lighting at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Thu, Nov 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
More than 50,000 holiday lights switch on along Fort Lauderdale's beachfront, with the 20-foot snowman 'Olas', the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a kids zone with Santa and inflatables. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Sun, Dec 6, 6:00 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale marks the third night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting by the beach, music and traditional treats. Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 6pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & LibraryFort Lauderdale
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and OUTSFL screen a queer cinema classic on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Coming up: Bound on November 12 and Steel Magnolias on December 10, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · stonewall-museum.org
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