This weekend in Coral Springs: Carnivals, parties, music, giving back & more
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or a night out on the town, there’s something for everyone on our list of weekend activities in and around Coral Springs.
The annual Blarney Bash is back Friday with St. Patrick’s Day food, drinks live entertianment and games.
Yearly traditions continue Saturday morning with the 49th annual Broward County waterway cleanup, which brings communities together to remove over 20 tons of garbage from the environment.
Plus, catch live bands, arts workshops and fitness opportunities all weekend long.
Here’s what’s happening from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8:
Friday
Life skills for high school students (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.)
Teens are invited to this seminar on financial literacy and other skills necessary to the adult world. Learn more on the Northwest Regional Library’s events page.
Blarney Bash (5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Residents and visitors can head to City Hall for a lively celebration filled with festive contests, music and live entertainment by the Byrne Brothers and Drake Irish Dance. Face painting, inflatables and yard games will also be available. Learn more and check out the full list of food trucks on the City of Coral Springs website or Facebook.
Automotive industry networking event at Tulum Prime (8 p.m.)
Car enthusiasts and business owners are invited to enjoy food, drinks, a live DJ, raffle, giveaways and more at the tequila lounge and Mexican restaurant, hosted by the F.A.S.T. Alliance. Learn more on Facebook.
Live music
- Rebel Rhapsody at Lefty’s (7 p.m.)
- Roseberry Crush debuts at Sharkey’s (8 p.m.)
- Dale Powers Band, The Ws, Valerie Tyson Band at Coconut Creek Casino (various times)
Recurring events
- Baby lapsit storytime and open play (Northwest Regional Library, 10:30 to 11 a.m.)
- Coloring, crafts and conversation meetup (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- Art therapy for veterans (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 10 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Eagles’ Haven book club, reading “Dear Debbie,” by Freida McFadden (Eagles’ Haven, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Friday-Sunday
St. Andrew’s Carnival
From Friday-Sunday head to 9950 NW 29th St. in Coral Springs for rides, games, food, face painting, raffles and bingo, plus talent and car shows. Learn more on Facebook.
Saturday
Silent walk for peace (8 to 9 a.m.)
Every first Saturday of the month, this group comes together at the International Peace Garden, next to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. They walk in silence for 20 minutes with the goal of cultivating inner stillness that members can use to go out and make the world a better place. Learn more on Meetup.
Waterway cleanup (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
The county’s “largest and longest-running environmental event,” is coming back to Coral Springs, sending clusters of volunteers along the Stranahan River to collect garbage and debris from its banks. Read our full story on the event to learn more.
Shred-A-Thon (9 to 11 a.m.)
Coral Springs police, in partnership with Shred Monkeys, will host a free, residents-only morning of document shredding event at the Sportsplex. Learn more on the City of Coral Springs website or Facebook.
Meditative scrapbooking at Eagles’ Haven (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
Capture special memories in this guided, hands-on session, encouraging self-expression, reflection and mindfulness. Learn more on the Eagles’ Haven website.
Paint and Sip at Coral Springs Museum of Art (5 to 7 p.m.)
Delve into Vincent Van Gogh’s universally recognizable style and learn what makes his mark-making and color palette so alluring with guided instruction at the art museum. This month’s session will center Van Gogh’s “Green Wheat Fields,” depicting a pristine country landscape where the artist spent the last months of his life. Tickets cost $20 for museum members and $30 for non-members. Learn more on the Coral Springs Museum of Art website.
Live music
- Vinyl Highways at Sharkey’s (8:30 p.m.)
- South 58, The Flyers, Dale Powers Band at Coconut Creek Casino (various times)
Recurring events
- SOFLO Track Club group run (Walmart on Coral Ridge Drive, 5:30 a.m.)
- Intermediate volleyball meetup (Betti Stradling Memorial Park, 7:30 a.m.)
- Wing Chun blended skills class (RSVP to receive location, 7:30 a.m.)
Sunday
Live music
- LiveFeed at The Walk (noon)
- Project X at Sharkey’s (3 p.m.)
- Pamela and Roberto Congas at Coconut Creek Casino (5 p.m.)
Recurring events
- Tai Chi class (RSVP to receive location, 8:30 a.m.)
- Therapeutic guitar (Eagles’ Haven, noon to 1 p.m.)
- Sunday story time (Barnes & Noble, 2 p.m.)
