Fort Lauderdale Magazine

A bicycle can be a big-ticket item that lands on holiday gift lists every year, but not every family can afford to fulfill that wish. For 45 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has been collecting gently used bicycles from the community that will be passed along to local children and teens who are yearning for a set of wheels. From October 1 until December 20, the community is encouraged to bring bikes they’re no longer riding to any Rick Case Automotive Group dealership.

Join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Broward on World Mental Health Day (October 10) for NAMIWalks Broward to help break the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental health support is always within reach and together we will improve the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. Choose the 5K or 3k walk route; no fee to register. Self-donate or raise $100 or more, you will receive an official 2026 NAMIWalks event T-shirt.

Miami Carnival (branded officially as Miami Broward Carnival 2026) is a two-weekend celebration of Caribbean-American culture presented by the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee, taking place over Columbus Day Weekend. Now in expanded form with a larger Broward County footprint, the 2026 edition features four signature events — Junior Carnival, Pan Jamboree, Official J’ouvert, and the Parade & Concert — bringing together mas, steelpan, live Caribbean music, food, and cultural artistry.

Because beige has had its moment. Photographer Matt Pluz, Wardrobe Stylist Liz Daniels, Makeup Artist Ilde Goncalves Hair Stylist Kerstin Jaeger, Model Polina Sus, Select Model Management Photo Assistant Alex De Laet, Location Pier Sixty-Six Marina

Join us for ISRAEL ON TRIAL, a discussion & book signing with U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman, author of the new book Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law. Using the same standards he uses in a courtroom — burden of proof, corroboration, chain of custody — Judge Altman puts today’s most repeated claims about Israel to the test.

From Halloween traditions at home to yachts, couture and one very big night at the W, October is not the month for doing anything halfway. October has always been a big deal in my family. Growing up, my mom didn’t simply buy us Halloween costumes and call it a day. She made our costumes from scratch, decorated the house and turned the weeks leading up to Halloween into part of the fun. As a kid, I never thought about how much work went into any of it. I just knew October was exciting.

In Connection brings together a vibrant group of artists from the Coral Springs Art Guild, who explore the complexity and subtlety of the forces that bind us to each other, to our communities, to the natural world, or to the networks of family and friendship. This exhibition ponders the state of “togetherness” not as something fixed, but as a living thread, continuously evolving and often essential.

Sunness Supper Club presents a special one-night-only meet the wine maker dinner and pairing with Bodegas Emilio Moro, a family winery from Pesquera de Duero in Spain’s Ribera del Duero region, whose legacy dates back to 1924. The four-course culinary experience, created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Allen Susser, will be paired with a selection of wines from the Bodegas Emilio Moro portfolio.

Follow the white rabbit to Bar Betty for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Un-Birthday Party featuring a tea party, whiskey tasting and delicious bites in celebration of Neighbors 4 Neighbors’ 34th anniversary. Guests are invited to enjoy an enchanting evening filled with delightful company, whimsical touches and plenty of Wonderland-inspired fun, all while supporting Neighbors 4 Neighbors and its mission of connecting those in need with those who can help across South Florida.

Get your team together! Jeopardy! Bar League is back for a new 10-week season, starting October 4th and bringing the excitement of the iconic TV game show to participating venues across the country. With 200+ prizes worth over $18,000 in value, there are more ways to win than ever, including weekly random draws, cash prizes, and virtual Jeopardy! casting auditions for top regional teams.