One of the best things about South Florida is that our subtropical climate means that we can have festival fun just about all year long. With that in mind, welcome to “SoFlo Festivals, Festivities & Family Fun,” a new feature that will give you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. Here’s our list for November, but keep coming back to this post because we’ll continue to add events.
BEER-B-Q ON 38TH AVE.
The sixth annual edition of this block party, presented by the City of Lauderhill and the Lauderhill CRA, will offer street food, live music and local vendors. Hosted by Ray J, the entertainment roster will include stars of hip-hop, reggae and R&B such as Amerie, Ball Greezy, Blade Martin, Ronnie VOP and Wayne Wonder.
WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Nov. 1
WHERE: Commercial Arts and Entertainment District,1803 NW 38th Ave., Lauderhill
COST: Free general admission is free, $87.61 for VIP
INFORMATION: 954-730-3000; lauderhill-fl.gov
LAGOONFEST 2025
Lake Worth Lagoon is celebrated with this family friendly festival featuring interactive environmental exhibits, wildlife presentations, a mascot parade, guided cruises with Aqua Adventure Tours and photo opportunities, as well as a Kids Zone (with face painting, lawn games, crafts and hands-on displays).
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
WHERE: Flagler Drive, between Clematis and Fern streets, in downtown West Palm Beach
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: thepalmbeaches.com/lagoonfest
AMPLIFY ARTS
This new performance series gives South Florida’s emerging talent a stage and marketing help from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. First up is Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star & The Golden People. Then there are five other productions — ranging from theater and Brazilian big band to LGBTQ-themed ballet and a free outdoor concert — throughout November in the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater and Abdo New River Room venues as well as the adjoining Esplanade Park.
WHEN: Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star & The Golden People set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
WHERE: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
COST: $41.30-$64.90
INFORMATION: browardcenter.org
THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL ON DEERFIELD BEACH
In addition to authentic Italian cuisine for purchase, there will be Wine Stomping Contests, Spaghetti Eating Contests, Beach Bocce Games, a Kids’ Zone and entertainment including Pulcinella Orchestra, Carlos De Antonis and special guest Paul Castronovo from Big 105.9 FM radio. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Italian Cultural Society of America and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Foundation.
WHEN:
- noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
- noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2
WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: ilcircoloflorida.org
Kevin Sinicki, Panda Media
This year’s Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter Nov. 7-9. (Kevin Sinicki, Panda Media/Courtesy)
GALBANI FEAST OF LITTLE ITALY
Now in its 24th year, this foodie festival will have vendors offering Italian dishes for purchase, Voga Wine seminars, a Bar Italia, a Sicilian Oven Pizza Eating Contest and — new this year — the Uno Vino wine garden. There will also be cooking demonstrations from local chefs as well as chef Marco Sciortino from the British TV cooking competition, “Come Dine with Me.” In addition to carnival rides and games, live entertainment (with emcee Virginia Sinicki from 97.9 WRMF FM radio) will include Italian ballads, standards, pop and opera classics from singers and bands including Tony Quaranti, Angelo Venuto, The Atlantic City Boys, Franco Corso, Philippe Harari and Anthony Nunziata.
WHEN:
- 4-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
- 1 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9
WHERE: Abacoa Town Center, 1267 Main St., Jupiter
COST: Free admission and parking
INFORMATION: feastoflittleitaly.com
THE TEQUILA FESTIVAL
This popular party-hearty event returns for the fourth year with its signature unlimited tastings of tequilas, mezcals and craft spirits from dozens of brands, as well as neat pours and full cocktails. There will also be food pop-ups, live music, DJs and a bartender competition.
WHEN: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
COST:
- $96.98 ($99 on day of the festival)
- $142.47 VIP
INFORMATION: thetequilafest.com