Summer events in Fort Lauderdale

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, June 6
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Along the Riverwalk from Esplanade Park to Riverfront

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch! The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. The scheduled performers for Sunday, June 6, are:

Esplanade Stage – The Brass Evolution
Connie Hoffmann Gazebo – Blues Therapy and Jazz
Peck Courtyard – Jason Beach
Las Olas Riverfront Stage – Rich Hernandez Trio

New this month, the Broward Center is pleased to offer a delectable buffet in the Peck Courtyard for $19.95 per person. For reservations, please call the Broward Center at (954) 462-0222.

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale and is sponsored by SunTrust, Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Las Olas Riverfront, News 610 WIOD and 93.9 WMIA. For more information, please call our 24-hour event hotline at (954) 828-5363 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.

Starlight Musicals – Every Friday beginning June 18

The 32nd Annual Bank of America Starlight Musicals Concert Series will begin Friday, June 18 at Holiday Park located at 1300 E. Sunrise Boulevard. This free, outdoor summer concert series will take place every Friday through August 6 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, family and friends to the park for live entertainment under the stars. The shows take place on the football fields in Holiday Park and free parking is available on site. Starlight Musicals will feature an exciting lineup of bands ranging from rhythm and blues to tropical rock.

For more information, please call our 24-hour hotline at (954) 828-5363 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.

Featured Recreational Programs

Browse our recreational offerings online!

For a complete listing of our recreational offerings, please visit our Recreational Programs page at http://fortlauderdale.gov/life/guides.htm. Here you can download guides for each of our community centers, which lists current recreational programming. You may also browse and download our latest activity flyers and find fitness programs for all ages!

Register Now for Summer Camp and Learn to Swim Classes

Our summer community camps are action-packed with playtime, creative expression and friendly competition. Children will express their imagination with arts and crafts. Sports and fitness activities will encourage strength, coordination and teamwork, while swimming activities will have kids making a splash. Field trips will also be offered as part of our fun-focused camp! Many of our programs fill quickly, so register early to secure your spot!

Jump in this summer and Learn to Swim! Learn to Swim classes are now being offered at our conveniently located community pools. Our aquatic safety program follows the American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum. Classes are offered in two-week sessions for ages 6 months to adult. Register now and become a responsible swimmer!

For more information on summer camp or Learn to Swim programs, please call (954) 828-PARK (7275) or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/summer.

Join Your Local Swim Team!

Come swim with the Bass Park Piranhas, the Carter Park Stingrays, the Croissant Park Dolphins, the Lauderdale Manors Sharks or the Riverland Park Barracudas! The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreations is pleased to offer several youth swim teams just in time for summer. Sign your child up early and watch as they build their endurance, skill, knowledge and competitive spirit while making new friends! For more information, contact your local community pool or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.

BASS PARK POOL

2750 N.W. 19th Street

(954) 828-5346

CROISSANT PARK POOL

245 W. Park Drive

(954) 523-1068

JOSEPH C. CARTER PARK POOL

1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard

(954) 828-5407

LAUDERDALE MANORS PARK POOL

1340 Chateau Park Drive

(954) 848-5346

RIVERLAND PARK POOL

950 S.W. 27th Avenue

(954) 321-1237

OTHER RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

Pee Wee Basketball

June 17 – August 8

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.

4-5 years old

Registration Fee: Residents $60, Non-Residents $90

For more information, call (954) 828-4594 or visit Holiday Park located at 1200 G. Harold Martin Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

Soccer Summer Camp

June 14-18

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

6-12 years old

Registration Fee: $45

For more information, call (954) 497-1636 or visit Osswald Park located at 2220 N.W. 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

Tennis Summer Camp

Session I: June 14 – July 2

Session II: July 5-23

Session III: July 26 – August 13

Monday – Friday

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

6-16 years old

Fees per Session: Residents $380, Non-Residents $570

Fees per Week*: Residents $150, Non-Residents $225 (*only if space is available)

For more information, call (954) 396-3620 or visit George English Park located at 1101 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

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