Pines Day, the city's free birthday party, was Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m. at City Center. It falls on a late-April Saturday; 2027 date not posted.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year. Organizer: the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, Pines Day page. Special Events office: 954-392-2116.
Pines Day is Pembroke Pines’ birthday party, a free evening festival on the plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. The 2026 edition, for the city’s 66th birthday, was Saturday, April 25, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The city has not yet posted a date for 2027, when Pembroke Pines turns 67. The last three Pines Days fell on the last Saturday of April, and we will add the new date here as soon as the city lists it.
What this means for you
- Free admission; in 2025 the city said no tickets were required.
- Expect a Saturday evening in late April at City Center.
- Rides, popcorn, cotton candy and face painting have been free. Food trucks and bars sell food and drinks.
- Questions: Special Events office, 954-392-2116.
Pines Day 2026: “Route 66: The Road to 250”
The city paired its 66th birthday with the nation’s 250th anniversary. From the Pines Day page, City Center Plaza became “a classic Americana roadside stop” with:
- A free roller rink with DJ Felix Sama spinning classic jams
- The “Generation of Wheels” car show, with show cars and toy cars
- Rides, free popcorn, cotton candy and face painting
- Food trucks and “ReFueling Stations,” the city’s name for its bars
- The official birthday celebration, with a cake cutting and a cupcake rollout
- Arts and crafts, plus a new pin-collecting activity
- Youth performances on the stage
- Photos with costumed characters
Sponsors listed by the city included Memorial Healthcare System, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Naidu Orthodontics, American Pediatrics, Jacobs, Sol Playce, Wheels and Rides, and Tesla.
Past Pines Days
| Year | Birthday | Date | Time | Theme or highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66th | Saturday, April 25 | 5 to 9 p.m. | “Route 66: The Road to 250” |
| 2025 | 65th | Saturday, April 26 | 5 to 9 p.m. | “Lighting Up the World,” the first drone show |
| 2024 | 64th | Saturday, April 27 | 4 to 8 p.m. | “Ultimate Gamer’s Birthday Bash” |
All three were at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Sources: the city’s 2026, 2025 and 2024 calendar listings.
In 2025 the city set out LED games, a glow dance floor, free rides and bounce houses, a Cultural Connection Market and Food Truck Row, and closed the night at 8:30 p.m. with more than 1,000 decorated cupcakes and its first drone show. In 2024 it billed the plaza as the “Largest Outdoor Arcade,” with a roller rink, a Kids Konnection business expo and the unveiling of 1,000 cupcakes at 4:30 p.m.
Getting there and parking
The Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, is the city’s government complex and the home of City Hall. The city’s Pines Day pages do not publish parking or road closure details; for questions, call the Special Events office at 954-392-2116. For lane closures on nearby state roads, see our road construction page.
More to do
The city’s other big yearly events are Taste of Pines in February, the Hispanic Heritage Festival in late September and SnowFest and the tree lighting in December. For the city’s story, see history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pines Day 2027?
The city has not posted the 2027 date yet. The last three were held on the last Saturday of April: April 27, 2024, April 26, 2025, and April 25, 2026.
Is Pines Day free?
Yes. The city lists Pines Day as free admission, and in 2025 it said no tickets were required. Rides, popcorn, cotton candy and face painting have been free; food trucks and bars sell food and drinks.
Where is Pines Day held?
At the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, on the City Center plaza.
What is Pines Day?
It is the city’s birthday party. Pembroke Pines celebrated its 66th birthday at Pines Day 2026, with a ‘Route 66: The Road to 250’ theme, a roller rink, a car show, rides, stage performances and a birthday cake cutting.
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