This week in Coral Springs: Stay cool with history, culture & community events
As another week of summer rolls into town, we’re taking a look at things to do in Coral Springs to stay out of the heat — and stay entertained.
Library events featuring local and international history and culture through the ages are plentiful as locals have the chance to explore national parks and stories with experts online and in person.
Plus, catch live music, karaoke, card games and hands-on activities to delight those of all ages.
Here’s what’s happening from Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16, in and around Coral Springs:
Monday
Palm Beach Opera at Northwest Regional Library (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Kids from preschool to fifth grade are invited to join world-class opera singers for live stories, singing and acting out favorite stories central to the art form. Learn more and register to attend on the library events page.
Recurring events
- Advanced English conversation (Broward Libraries online, 10:30 a.m.)
- Intermediate English conversation (Broward Libraries online, 5:30 p.m.)
- Free poker (Buffalo Wild Wings, 7 p.m.)
Tuesday
Unearth a story: Mesa Verde National Park (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
During this online session, learners of all ages will delve into the unique history of the park and the preservation of over 600 cliff dwellings and nearly 5,000 archaeological sites belonging to the Ancestral Pueblo people. Register to attend on the Northwest Regional Library events page.
Marvel and DC movies roundup (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
Get caught up on all the upcoming Marvel and DC movies and TV shows such as “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” with librarians, who will cover the past and present and speculate on what the future holds for the beloved characters. Find additional information on the Broward County Libraries website.
Make your own dinosaur egg bath bombs (4 to 5 p.m.)
Tweens and teens are invited to create unique bath fizzers with a special surprise inside during this workshop. All supplies will be provided, but registration is required to ensure that enough materials are available. Sign up via the Northwest Regional Library.
Live essay review workshop (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.)
Send your admissions and scholarship essays to experts from The Scholarship Plug during this online event and get live feedback. Learn more on the Northwest Regional Library website.
Grief support group (5:30 to 7 p.m.)
Share, listen and heal alongside others who understand loss with this new offering from Eagles’ Haven. Learn more on the nonprofit’s website.
Red Meat Lovers’ Club: Christmas in July (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Carnivores from across the tri-county area have booked Hellenic to throw a festive bash featuring a Mediterranean-inspired menu, outdoor cigar lounge, and live, silent and raffle auctions. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the group’s holiday toy drive to get a free raffle ticket. Learn more and purchase tickets starting at $130 with Eventbrite.
Recurring events
- Therapeutic fitness (Posture Police, 10:30 a.m.)
- Hot topics conversation group (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m.)
- Intro to Google Sheets (Broward Libraries online, 1 p.m.)
- History club (Broward Libraries online, 2 p.m.)
- Intermediate English (Northwest Regional Library, 4 p.m.)
- Peer reading program for kids (Northwest Regional Library, 4 p.m.)
- U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class (Northwest Regional Library, 5 p.m.)
- English for all levels (Northwest Regional Library, 5 p.m.)
- Open play tennis (Cypress Park, 6 p.m.)
- Writers meetup (Starbucks, 7 p.m.)
Wednesday
From Green Beans to Big Dreams: Coral Springs history (11 a.m. to noon)
Join Coral Springs’ official historian, Cristina Fairhurst, to hear the story of how the city transformed itself from a green bean farm to the what it is today. Learn more on the Northwest Regional Library events page.
Live music
Recurring events
- Parent ‘n Me Creative Labs and Story Time (Coral Springs Museum of Art, 9:30 a.m.)
- U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class (Northwest Regional Library, 4 p.m.)
- Women’s golfing clinic (Colony West Golf Club, 6 p.m.)
Thursday
Countdown to Kindergarten (10:30 to 11:15 a.m.)
This program will feature a read aloud of “Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten,” and other favorite stories, songs and activities that celebrate kids exiting preschool and entering the next stage of their education. Learn more on the Northwest Regional Library events page.
Live music
- Angels of Rock (Sharkey’s, 8 p.m.)
- J Blue, Leonardo Sierra, Mischief (Coconut Creek Casino, various times)
Recurring events
- Therapeutic fitness (Posture Police, 10:30 a.m.)
- Bingo (Northwest Regional Library, 11 a.m.)
- Intensive SAT prep (Northwest Regional Library, 1 p.m.)
- English for beginners (Northwest Regional Library, 4 p.m.)
- Yoga (Eagles’ Haven, 4:15 p.m.)
- Intermediate English (Northwest Regional Library, 5 p.m.)
- Cardio kickboxing (Eagles’ Haven, 5:30 p.m.)
- Open play tennis (Cypress Park, 6 p.m.)
This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "This week in Coral Springs: Stay cool with history, culture & community events."
