Events

MLK Celebration

Events and Activities (participate in two)
Visit coralsprings.org/events for details on upcoming activities.

Ongoing
These meetings are one of the many ways the City receives direct feedback from its residents and business owners. Each segment of the City, or slice, is invited to an annual meeting to hear presentations from key City staff and discuss issues of concern.

City Commission meetings

Coral Springs Museum of Art Lecture Series

Free Family Concert Series
Bring lawn chairs and some dinner and settle in for a night under the starts with great music. The free Family Concert Series brings entertainers that provide fun for the entire family. Concerts appeal to all tastes in music, including jazz, rock, oldies, contemporary and more. It makes for a unique family gathering, friendly get together or even fun date night.

Movies in the Park

Slice of the Springs Neighborhood Meeting

January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
This event honors the life and work of Dr. King by gathering the community to remember his legacy. A featured guest speaker highlights a series of events geared toward the entire community. The City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee sponsors the event, along with a scholarship program for local high school students needing financial assistance.

Walk on the Wild Side at Sawgrass Nature Center
Get wild for a good cause. This annual fundraiser for the Sawgrass Nature Center includes a 5K Walk in the Wild Side, a tour of the Center, live wild animal programs and a plant sale. The Center has an on-site hospital where staff members rehabilitate local wildlife with the goal of releasing the animals back into the wild. Those animals that cannot be released will be kept at the Center to allow students a close-up viewing and educational opportunity.

February
Project CS Car Show
ProjectCS, the City’s teen car club, successfully revved up and attracted many local students interested in revamping old cars. The group, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Vincent Boccard, lets teens take ownership of the vehicles and get involved in every aspect of the redesign from colors to rims. The club plans to host an annual car show to display the efforts of members and other community members who redesign older cars. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the club.

Gardenfest Coral Springs
This free event offered by the Coral Springs Garden Club is a great opportunity to meet and purchase from many garden-related vendors, plants trees, pottery, garden art and much more. Learn from the experts; Master Gardeners, nursery owners and growers, Wildlife Stewards and experienced gardeners what you have been wanting to know about palms, orchids, bromeliads, fertilizers, xeriscaping, vegetables, tropical fruit trees, herbs, native and butterfly plants, and roses.

Taste of Coral Springs
This annual fundraising event is a must-see in Coral Springs. The Taste brings out a bevy of local restaurants, catering services and beverage companies that offer samples to hundreds of guests all evening. It’s a chance to not only try different foods but contribute to worthy local charities, including Coral Springs Civil Air Patrol, Junior Achievement and North Broward YMCA.

March
Coral Springs Festival of the Arts
More than 200 artists and crafters line The Walk each year at the Festival of the Arts, selling everything from homemade soaps to elaborate metal sculptures. Each year, a featured local artist gets the honor of having their work displayed on all media for the event and receiving a prime booth location. The festival is not limited to only visual art – writing, dancing, acting and singing also are on display.

Our Town
This family friendly festival has been in Coral Springs since 1979 and raises funds for various local charities. Festival attractions include rides, games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, merchant booths and, of course, festival food. A highlight not to miss is the traditional Miss Our Town Beauty Pageant.

Waterway Cleanup
For the past 13 years, Coral Springs has participated in this county-wide initiative to beautify our waterways. The Coral Springs site, led by Commissioner Roy Gold, always attracts the biggest volunteer turnout, with 450 people helping in 2008. Participants search for and remove debris from City waterways, finding everything from patio furniture to luggage.

Trash to Treasure Garage Sale
This twice-yearly event grows in popularity each time. Thousands of people stroll the aisles at the garage sale, which turns someone’s trash into another person’s treasure. Participants can sign up for a space for a small fee and sell their goods to the browsers. Pay attention to coralsprings.org for more information as the events near each year.

Dog Day Run
The late Dr. Steven G. Paul, a local veterinarian and avid pet activist, founded the Dog Day Run in 1987 to raise money for pet-related charities. Games and contests highlight the abilities of man’s best friend. There are prizes for cutest dog, best kidding dog and dog with the best trick. The event also features Frisbee demonstrations, the Coral Springs Police canine unit and six-legged races with dog and owner.

April
EarthFest
At Sandy Ridge Sanctuary, Earthfest always attracts a large crowd to get an inside look at nature at work. Earthfest celebrates Earth Day with nature demonstrations, a tour of Sandy Ridge Sanctuary and tree giveaway. The City’s environmental coordinator is on hand to answer anything and everything about flora and fauna in Coral Springs. So go ahead and test him when you show up next year.

WorldFest

May
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer was first observed in 1952 after Congress passed, and President Harry Truman signed, a bill proclaiming a national day of prayer. In 1988, Congress passed a bill fixing National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May. For two decades, Coral Springs has observed this unifying day with a ceremony in front of City Hall to recognize the religious and cultural diversity that’s right here in the City.

Memorial Day Ceremony
Attend the annual ceremony and be there to honor local veterans and current military members with the moving tribute. The ceremony includes a wreath laying and 21-gun salute by the Coral Springs Police Honor Guard. American Legion members, along with other veterans, always deliver moving speeches about their time and experience in the service. Veterans Park is located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.

June
CommuniTea
The City is the only one in Broward County with a standing Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, established to recognized and develop responses to the growing diversity in our community. This committee, and others throughout the City, hosts myriad multi-cultural events each year, including National Day of Prayer, International Day of Peace, International Dinner Dance, CommuniTEA and much more.

Flag Day Ceremony
This event draws perhaps the most questions and concern from the public each year – Why are people burning an American flag? The American Legion comes out to burn frayed, tattered or faded flags as prescribed in U.S. law. It’s a site to behold in front of City Hall. Residents are invited to bring in their old flags for proper disposal.

July
Celebrate Fourth of July
See a spectacle of colors at the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration at Sportsplex. Come for food, game and, of course, a big fireworks show. The City takes safety seriously and has launched an effort to crack down on illegal fireworks and especially encourages everyone to celebrate at Sportsplex.

September
International Dinner Dance
The City is the only one in Broward County with a standing Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, established to recognized and develop responses to the growing diversity in our community. This committee, and others throughout the City, hosts myriad multi-cultural events each year, including National Day of Prayer, International Day of Peace, International Dinner Dance, CommuniTEA and much more.

October
Halloween Haunted House
Pretty princesses and ghoulish goblins are all welcome at the annual Halloween celebration in the City. The non-scary event is perfect for families with children of all ages. Outside or inside, the Halloween event lets children play and trick-or-treat safely.

November
Voting - Election Day
Everyone should take their civic responsibility seriously each election and not just every four years when a presidential election rolls around. Residents can impact every area of the political arena, all the way from the top to local commissioners and county judges. Sometimes amendments pop up that can have far-reaching effects, and the only way you can have an impact is to vote. Visit browardsoe.org for more information about voting and registering.

Veterans Day
Each year, the City hosts a ceremony to honor our local veterans. The ceremony usually includes speeches by veterans, a 21-gun salute, and wreath placement on a memorial inside Veterans Park. Residents always turn out in full force wearing patriotic colors to support troops, past and present.

December
City of Coral Springs Holiday Parade
The Holiday Parade rolls along Sample Road each year toward City Hall, drawing hundreds of spectators who cheer on the floats, bands and performers. Each year is a different theme; in the past, it’s been sports and even a boat parade. Local businesses stay open late to accommodate all spectators. It’s not an event to miss.

Kreul Classic
Coral Springs attracts top sporting competitions that bring in athletes from across the globe. Two take place at the Coral Springs Gymnasium – the Kreul Classic and Men’s Masters tournaments. The Kreul brings together top high school athletes in the country’s most prestigious tournament, which also gives scholarship to local non-athlete students to attend Florida Atlantic University. The Men’s Masters National Championship attracts more than 50 teams playing in seven men’s division and two newly added women’s divisions.

Other ways to get involved:
Volunteer on a committee
Citizen participation in government is a key to Coral Springs’ success. There are many committees that cater to all interests. The Customer-Involved Government Committee closely merges residents with local government, while the Youth and Family Committee focuses on planning and presenting family friend events. For a complete list, visit coralsprings.org.

Adopt a Street
Broward County sponsors this program that lets residents take responsibility for a piece of pavement. Volunteers are responsible for monitoring their adopted street and removing litter four times a year for two years. Look around town for signs indicating someone has adopted a street.

Attend a local school advisory meeting

Attend a local high school or community league sporting event
Take in one of the many sporting events Coral Springs has to offer. Cool off inside and watch a hockey or figure skating challenge at Incredible Ice, or enjoy the fall breeze watching football, soccer, basketball and more. The Aquatic Complex offers swimming and diving programs, while the Coral Springs Gymnasium presents myriad classes from karate to modeling.