Fort Lauderdale is rolling out a string of holiday events this season, starting Nov. 5 with Light Up Lauderdale at Esplanade Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Light Up The Galt event follows Nov. 12 at the North Beach Restaurants & Shoppes, with the same 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. window.
Several events fall on Nov. 19 and 20. Light Up The Beach runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Las Olas Oceanside Park, and Light Up The Village starts at 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at Marina Village, with the tree lighting at 7 p.m. An “Olas” Snowman event is also set for Nov. 19 at the beach by Elbo Room.
Holiday pop-up bars are coming to two spots. The Shorely Miracle Christmas Pop-up Bar opens Nov. 20 at 849 Seabreeze Blvd., and the Rooftop 1WLO Christmas Pop-up Bar starts Nov. 27 at 1 W. Las Olas Blvd.
December brings the largest lineup. Christmas On Las Olas runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1, and Light Up Downtown is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. that day at The Plaza on Las Olas. Santa visits the beach at 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5, and the Winterfest Boat Parade sails the New River at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. The Holiday Indie Craft Bazaar is Dec. 13 at 800 NE 8th St.
Holiday Magic at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is scheduled for Dec. 3, 5 and 10, and the Holiday Lights Cruise with Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi runs Dec. 4 through Jan. 3, with departures at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The organizers note that times, prices and availability may change, so residents should confirm details with the venues before attending.
