The Lexus Corporate Run will be held at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale on April 2 at 6:45 p.m. The Lexus Corporate Run Series brings together participants from more than 1,200 South Florida companies and features a special competition honoring the top male, female, CEO, and co-ed teams across 20 different industries. Since 1985, the Corporate Run has encouraged running and walking as pathways to a healthier lifestyle, while also celebrating teamwork, camaraderie, and friendly competition in the workplace. Affectionately known as "Florida's Largest Office Party," the runs are open to employees from businesses, corporations, government agencies, […]

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale will be holding its Light Up Lauderdale event at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on November 6 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The holiday season officially kicks off as Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale hosts the popular “Get Lit” event that also marks the launch of Light Up Lauderdale – an annual 10-week celebration of sparkling holiday lights along the banks of the scenic New River. Join for live holiday musical performances, kids’ crafts, a visit by Santa, and more! To register, visit https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/light-up-the-holidays

Tomorrow's Rainbow will be holding its 12th Annual Hope Floats at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale on March 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow’s Rainbow is a heartfelt, free family festival open to participants of all ages, created to celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us but remain in our hearts forever. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to decorate paper boats in honor of their loved ones. The proceeds from Hope Floats support children, families, and individuals in our community who are healing from grief and trauma […]

Tomorrow's Rainbow will be holding its Hope Floats 2024 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on April 14 from 1 - 4 p.m. Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow's Rainbow is a memorial paper boat parade and advocacy event. Purchase a paper boat in memory of a loved one and watch it set sail! All proceeds benefit children's grief and trauma programs at Tomorrow's Rainbow. Join for free music, games for children, arts & crafts, food trucks, face painting, an inflatable slide, and more! For more information, visit https://www.tomorrowsrainbow.org/hopefloats

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. will be holding the 18th Annual KID Duck Fest Derby at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on March 9 from 12 - 3 p.m. The 18th Annual Duck Fest Derby presented by JM Family Enterprises is one of South Florida’s premier charity events. On March 9, 2024 children of all ages will enjoy a free, family-friendly, Duck DMC-themed festival filled with “quacky” activities in the KID Fun Zone including the KID Olympics, face painting, petting zoo, live entertainment, delicious food trucks, and more. Then 40,000 rubber ducks will be dropped in the New […]

The Purple Healing Heels Walk for Freedom is a symbolic impact project where the community gathers to walk in their shoes. Through this annual experience we bring attention to the crime of human trafficking and the various forms of exploitation of children and our vulnerable adults in our backyard for profit. As a victim-centered organization we hear the voices of the most affected and have learned that their greatest post-rescue battles are within their minds. PHH Walk for Freedom purposes to raise funds for the uninsured victims to access mental health and trauma care. Join the movement to End It […]

Tomorrow's Rainbow will be holding its 10th Annual Hope Floats Giant Paper Boat Parade at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on April 15 from 1 - 5 p.m. Hope Floats Benefiting Tomorrow's Rainbow is a memorial paper boat parade and advocacy event. All proceeds benefit children's grief and trauma programs at Tomorrow's Rainbow. There will be free music, games for children, arts & crafts, food trucks, face painting, an inflatable slide, and more! The annual #BigPaperBoatParade begins at 4 PM.  Don't miss the boat! For more information, visit tomorrowsrainbow.org/hopefloats

Winterfest Family Fun Day will be held at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on November 20 at 10 a.m. Presented by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, this event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! This holiday event features giant slides such as the Alpine Woods Toboggan Tunnel, Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and other activities.' For more information, visit https://winterfestparade.com/events/family-fun-day