This week in Coral Springs: Get active and creative with free and low-cost events
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Looking for something to do in your free time or an activity to keep school-age kids busy during their spring break? We’ve got you covered.
Hands-on, creative opportunities abound at Eagles’ Haven and Northwest Regional Library, where youth and adults can try new projects such as sucperfume-making, photography, watercolor painting, pop-up card creation and more.
Want something more high-energy? Catch karaoke, trivia and live music at bars and restaurants, including Amo Pizzeria and Lefty’s Tavern and Grille.
Regular fitness and creative activities also return this week, including women’s golf and soccer opportunities, yoga and cardio classes, and open-play tennis in Cypress Park.
Plus, get the whole family involved with a full week of play at one of the world’s largest bounce houses at Coral Square Mall.
Here’s what to do in and around Coral Springs from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19:
Monday
Create your own custom body spray (noon to 1 p.m.)
Blend essential and fragrance oils to design a personalized body spray in a relaxing, mindful environment. All materials will be provided. Learn more and save a seat on the Eagles’ Haven website.
Recurring events
- Advanced English conversation group (online, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- Intermediate English (online, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
- Karaoke (Amo Pizzeria, 6 p.m.)
- Women’s golf clinic (Colony West Golf Club, 6 to 7 p.m.)
- Trivia night (Lefty’s Tavern, 6:30 p.m.)
- Beginners’ golf meetup (Broward Golf Center, 7 p.m.)
Tuesday
Workshops at Eagles’ Haven (various times)
Mindful photography, step-by-step canvas painting, watercolor meditation and Zumba are on the menu at the Coral Springs-Parkland activity center founded in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. Learn more on the Eagles’ Haven website.
Relentless at Lefty’s Tavern and Grille (5 to 10 p.m.)
Join the local party and dance band with hits from the 1970s to today, with happy hour specials until 7 p.m. Learn more on the Lefty’s Tavern and Grille website.
Clar Killoran at Sharkey’s (8 p.m.)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with singer-songwriter and “Irish Cowgirl” Clar Killoran’s soaring vocals, driving rhythms, and the unmistakable fire of Harry Rogue’s live fiddle in a powerful mix of Irish sing-along favorites and original music. Learn more on Facebook.
Recurring events
- Morning yoga stretch (online, 8:30 to 9 a.m.)
- Hot Topics conversation group (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- Intermediate English (Northwest Regional Library, 4 to 5:30 p.m.)
- All-levels English conversation group (Northwest Regional Library, 5 to 6:30 p.m.)
- U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class (Northwest Regional Library, 5 to 6:30 p.m.)
- Open play tennis (Cypress Park, 6 p.m.)
- Shut Up and Write! meetup (Starbucks, 7 p.m.)
Wednesday
Get free e-books, audiobooks, magazines with Libby (1 to 2:30 p.m.)
Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. All you need to get started is a library card — and this workshop at the Northwest Regional Library Computer Training Center will teach you everything you need to know. Learn more on the library events page.
Pop-up books pop-up (1 to 3 p.m.)
Teens and young adults are invited to join Tina Wright and Peter Brown at the Northwest Regional Library as the pair share their pop-up book collection and introduce participants to pop-up card making. All supplies provided, and no experience is required. Register to attend on the library events page.
Get free music through Freegal (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Want to download and stream music without ad breaks? If you have a Broward County Library card, you can do that for free. In this online workshop, staff will walk members through the signup process and how to use the app. Learn more on the library events page.
The Ruminators at The Walk (6 to 8 p.m.)
Enjoy live classic rock jams at the local shopping and dining plaza’s iconic fountain. Learn more on Facebook.
Jay Valor at Nectar (7 p.m.)
Nashville-born singer-songwriter Jay Valor will headline the cocktail bar’s weekly country night with a mix of original songs and covers fusing country and rock stylings. Learn more on the Coconut Creek Casino events page.
How Original at Sharkey’s (7 to 10 p.m.)
Head to Sharkey’s Bar and Grill to hear from one of South Florida’s alternative pop and rock cover bands, featuring guest guitarist Jason Sambatero. Learn more on Facebook.
Recurring events
- Core and More group fitness class (Eagles’ Haven, 10 to 11 a.m.)
- Alzheimer’s caregiver support group (Northwest Regional Library, 2 to 3:15 p.m.)
- U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class (Northwest Regional Library, 4 to 5:30 p.m.)
Thursday
Juice Box Jam (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Toddlers ages 1 to 4 and their caregivers can enjoy play, socialization and music at this free Coral Springs Gymnasium event. All children reveive a juice box and snack upon entry. Learn more on the city events page.
Grateful Dead night at Sharkey’s (7 to 10 p.m.)
Bound to Cover rules the night with classic rock covers, leaning on the Grateful Dead’s extensive discography. Learn more on Facebook.
Live music at Coconut Creek Casino (various times)
Mark Telesca and his acoustic guitar will be the first to take center stage at Legends Lounge (7 p.m.), followed by Leonardo Sierra at Nectar’s weekly Latin Night (8 p.m.) and Deep Fried Funk wrapping up the night with dance and party hits at Sunset Grill (9 p.m.). Learn more on the Coconut Creek Casino events page.
Recurring events
- Morning yoga stretch (online, 8:30 to 9 a.m.)
- Bingo (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- English for beginners (Northwest Regional Library, 4 to 5:30 p.m.)
- Intermediate English conversation group (Northwest Regional Library, 5 to 5:45 p.m.)
- Red Bottom Night (Eddie and Vinny’s Coastal Italian, 5 to 10 p.m.)
- Raw kickboxing (Eagles’ Haven, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
- Women’s golf clinic and happy hour (Colony West Golf Club, 6 to 7 p.m.)
- Open play tennis (Cypress Park, 6 to 8 p.m.)
- Women’s 7v7 pickup soccer (Tradewinds Park, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Multiple days
“World’s Largest” inflatable bounce house
The Royal Duck Castle is coming to the Coral Square Mall from March 14-22, promising “a one-of-a-kind inflatable adventure.” Built for both children and caregivers to enjoy, the giant inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and bounce arenas encourage families to get active and create lasting memories. Tickets range from $28.99 to $34.99. Learn more on the Royal Duck website.
