This weekend in Coral Springs: Creativity and learning, music, pickleball & more
Following Friday’s memorial service for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs is in for a quieter weekend than most in recent months.
But, arts and cultural events are still widely available, from live music at bars to an all-ages poetry reading, and paint and pottery date night options.
Plus, catch classes, a job fair and a discount kids’ clothing event.
Here’s what’s happening from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, in and around Coral Springs:
Friday
Live music
- Dale Powers Band (Nectar at Coconut Creek Casino, 7 p.m.)
- Angels of Rock (Lefty’s, 7 p.m.)
- Sippin’ Fire (Sharkey’s, 8 p.m.)
- The Ws (Sunset Grill at Coconut Creek Casino, 8 p.m.)
- Stone Lace (JD’s, 9 p.m.)
- J Blue (Legends Lounge at Coconut Creek Casino, 9 p.m.)
Recurring events
- Public speaking and leadership training (Toastmasters Club Awesome, 7 a.m.)
- Art therapy for veterans (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 10 a.m.)
- Baby lapsit storytime and play date (Northwest Regional Library, 10:30 a.m.)
- Coloring, crafts and conversation (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m.)
- Art therapy for teens (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 3:30 p.m.)
- Mindful moments yoga (Eagles’ Haven, 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday
Mayor’s Chess Challenge (10 a.m. to noon)
Families and students of all ages are invited to join Mayor Scott Brook, elected officials and community leaders for a game of chess at Mullins Hall. Learn more on the City of Coral Springs events page.
Second Chance Job Fair (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Past incarceration, gaps in employment and lack of resources keep many out of gainful employment. The Better Together job fair at New Springs Church aims to change that. Learn more in our full article on the event.
Little People, Big Feelings (noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Head to The Motherhood Village for a workshop designed to help parents better understand what’s happening beneath their child’s emotional outbursts and how to guide them with confidence and calm. Learn more on The Motherhood Village’s website or Facebook.
Strike a Prose (1 to 5 p.m.)
Writers of all ages are invited to share their work, support fellow artists and witness how poetry becomes a living archive of culture, courage and connection. Learn more on the Northwest Regional Library events page.
Live music
- Anthony Evans and Kaleb Carson (Church by the Glades, 6:30 p.m.)
- Apache Dragon (Nectar at Coconut Creek Casino, 7 p.m.)
- Completely Unchained (Sharkey’s, 8 p.m.)
- South 58 (Legends Lounge at Coconut Creek Casino, 8 p.m.)
- Aces and Kings (JD’s, 9:30 p.m.)
Recurring events
- Coral Springs Garden Club meeting featuring Ashley Cocherham of Stream to Sea (Northwest Regional Library, 10:30 a.m.)
- Make your own tea sampler (Eagles’ Haven, noon)
- Make your own gift boxes with Silhouette Cameo (Northwest Regional Library, 2 p.m.)
- “Queenie” watch party (Coral Springs Women’s Book Club, 3 p.m.)
- Uncorked Paint ‘n Sip (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 5 p.m.)
- Clay Dates workshop (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 5 p.m.)
Sunday
Live music
- The MTVJs (Sharkey’s, 4 p.m.)
- Pamela and Roberto Congas (Sunset Grill at Coconut Creek Casino, 5 p.m.)
Recurring events
- Fern Forest Nature Center group walk (45+ Walks and Hikes Meetup, 9:15 a.m.)
Multiple days
Just Between Friends sale
The Coral Springs Gymnasium will host the biannual youth clothing consignment sale this weekend, with special deals every day:
- Friday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) — Buy three books, get one free
- Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) — 25% off most items
- Saturday (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) — 50% off most items and teen thrift night
- Sunday (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) — 50% off most items
Learn more on Facebook and purchase tickets on the Just Between Friends website.
Paddle Tap pickleball tournament
Head to the Country Club of Coral Springs on Saturday and Sunday to play the hit sport for a chance to win a cash prize. Learn more on Facebook.
This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "This weekend in Coral Springs: Creativity and learning, music, pickleball & more."
