EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (954) 452-2510
SATURDAY, MAY 7
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
11:30AM. Current Helen B. Hoffman Library location – 5701 Cypress Road Bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal, lunch, friends, mommy & daddy and grandma & grandpa and have a picnic! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy animated storytelling where children become part of the fun. Refreshments available. FREE. (954) 797-2140.
9:00AM-12:00PM. Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. This Father’s Day event entails a fishing clinic, kids will receive a fishing pole and tackle box, they will also receive lunch and do an arts & crafts project. Pre-registration is required. (954) 797-2180.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC IN PLANTATION
SATURDAY, MAY 21
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KIDS TO PARKS DAY IN PLANTATION
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10:00AM-2:00PM. Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. (954) 452-2510.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
POP UP PARKS IN PLANTATION
FISHING WITH DAD IN PLANTATION
MONDAY, JULY 4
PLANTATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
9:00AM - PARADE: Begins at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and NW 46th Avenue, heads west to 69th Avenue, to NW 4th Street, to 73rd Avenue, ending at City Hall. 7:00 PM - FREE CONCERT: Concert is held at the north end of Central Park. Bring along a picnic dinner, lawn chairs or blanket. Food is available for purchase. 9:00 PM - FIREWORKS: Featuring one of the best pyrotechnic shows in Broward. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from using fireworks, sparklers and alcoholic beverages within the park. Parking is limited so for your convenience please plan to come early or carpool. If you live in the area, walk or ride your bike. (954) 452-2510.
10:00AM-2:00PM. Times & Locations: 10:00am-12:00PM Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5 Street; 11:00PM-1:00PM, Seminole Park, 6600 NW16 Street; 12:00PM-2:00PM Jacaranda Lakes, 1200 NW 94 Avenue. Each pop-up park will have unique games, activities, and crafts. A park passport will be distributed to all participants, and if you visit all three parks you will have the chance to win a prize!
FRIDAY, JULY 15
MONDAY, MAY 30
SATURDAY, JULY 23
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
9:30AM. Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive, Plantation. Join the City of Plantation as we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. (954) 452-2510.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
JUNETEENTH PROGRAM IN PLANTATION
10:00AM-12:00PM. Location is The Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. Learn more about the history and the importance of Juneteenth including a historical display. There will be a craft/activity for younger attendees. (954) 797-2722.
DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE
7:00PM-9:30PM. Location is Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. – Enjoy an evening of music, pizza and games that will ensure a good time is had by all! For dads and their daughters ages 6-12 years old. For more information please call (954) 452-2510.
BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ
11:00AM-1:00PM. Located at Jim Ward Community Center, 301 NW 46 Avenue, Plantation. A community event including FREE school supplies for Plantation residents (must show ID), a BBQ lunch and fun activities for everyone including a Florida Panthers Game Truck & giveaways, fire engine painting, a Plantation Police live band and more! (954) 585-2344.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 MOTHER/SON PARTY
7:00PM-9:00PM. Located at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Mothers and sons are invited to enjoy an evening of music, pizza and games that will ensure a good time is had by all! For mothers and their sons ages 6-12 years old. (954) 452-2510.
SUMMER CAMPS
DETAILS INCLUDING COST, DATES, DESCRIPTIONS AND HOURS ARE IN THE CAMP DIRECTORYSEE CAMP SECTION OF THIS MAGAZINE
CITY OF PLANTATION SUMMER CAMPS June 13 - August 5, Program Hours: 7:30AM-6:00PM The Plantation Summer Camp Programs are operated and run by the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department. For more information call (954) 452-2510 or visit www.plantation.org/camps. Residents Registration: Registration forms will be available online and at Plantation Community Centers starting Monday, February 21st.
Registration begins Monday, April 18 for residents. Proof of residency is REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. No exceptions will be granted. Non-Residents Registration begins Monday, May 2nd. Registration will be held between 8:30AM-8:00PM at Plantation Central Park, Volunteer Park Community Center, Plantation Community Center, and the Jim Ward Community Center.
