The 25th Storybook Festival is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Southwest Regional Library, with an Alice in Wonderland theme and 1,000 free books.
Yes, it is on: the 25th Annual Storybook Festival is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St. This year’s theme is “Curiouser and Curiouser: Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The first 1,000 children to arrive get a free book.
Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Broward County Library’s festival listing and Fantasy Forest listing, the festival’s Eventbrite page and the Broward Public Library Foundation’s StoryBook Festival page.
Who to call
- Southwest Regional Library: 954-357-6580
- Broward Public Library Foundation: 954-357-7382
The essentials
| When | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 |
| Where | Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., inside and outside |
| Cost | Free; reserve festival tickets on Eventbrite |
| Parking | Free, according to the Eventbrite page |
| Free books | For the first 1,000 children to arrive |
| Costumes | Encouraged; children can join the Storybook Parade |
The Broward Public Library Foundation says more than 6,000 children and parents come each year. Arrive early if you want one of the free books.
The schedule
Broward County Library’s listing names these performances. The library says to check back for changes.
- 10 a.m.: City of Pembroke Pines music students, on the Stagemobile
- 10:15 a.m.: Music and Movement with Miss Tracy Sings
- 11 a.m.: Wonderland Unscripted, This Is Improv
- 11:15 a.m.: Excerpts from “Alice in Wonderland Jr,” Performance Project School of Art (Stagemobile)
- Noon: The Great Pizza Contest, PageTurner Adventures
- 1:30 p.m.: Meet the Queen of Hearts, Creative Stage Productions
- 1:45 p.m.: Juggling, PageTurner Adventures, and a martial arts demonstration by Warrior Martial Arts (Stagemobile)
- 2:30 p.m.: “The Tortoise and the Hare, The Musical,” Atlantic West Coast Theater
All day: storytelling from Miss Penny of South Florida PBS Kid Vision and Carrie Sue Ayvar, kids’ bands from ASM Music Schools, Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts stilt walkers and other costumed characters, the Big Book Giveaway in the lobby, face painting, a local authors tent and community groups. The Friends of Southwest Regional Library sell snacks inside, and food trucks park outside.
Fantasy Forest tickets
The Fantasy Forest is a guided path where children meet fairy tale characters such as Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. It is not included in the Eventbrite festival ticket. Tour tickets are handed out on site on Nov. 14 only, while they last: the box office opens at 10 a.m. for morning tours and 12:30 p.m. for afternoon tours.
Missed it? The library lists final Fantasy Forest tours at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the same library (listing).
Who runs it
Broward County Library organizes the festival. The 2026 festival is supported by the Broward Public Library Foundation, the City of Pembroke Pines, the Friends of Southwest Regional Library, Humana and Florida Blue, according to the library’s listing.
What this means for you
- Reserve the free festival ticket on Eventbrite, then arrive at 10 a.m. for the books and the first Fantasy Forest tickets.
- Bring cash or a card for food; the library lists snacks and food trucks for sale.
- Getting there: getting around Pembroke Pines and road construction and closures. More for families: kids activities and things to do this month.
Organizing a family event in Pembroke Pines? Email hello@pembrokepinestoday.com with the date, time, place and a photo.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Storybook Festival in Pembroke Pines in 2026?
The 25th Annual Storybook Festival is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, according to Broward County Library.
Is the Storybook Festival free?
Broward County Library lists no charge for the festival, and its Eventbrite page lists free parking. Festival tickets are reserved through Eventbrite. Fantasy Forest tours are separate and their tickets are handed out on site on the day, while supplies last.
What is the 2026 Storybook Festival theme?
Curiouser and Curiouser: Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The library lists Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts stilt walkers, a Meet the Queen of Hearts show and excerpts from Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Do children get a free book at the Storybook Festival?
Yes. The library says the first 1,000 children to arrive receive a free book, and children are encouraged to come in costume and join the Storybook Parade.
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