Pembroke Pines this week: free Pines Night Out Friday, Oct. 23, early voting daily, BooVille Oct. 28, then Veterans Day Nov. 11 and the Storybook Festival.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: the City of Pembroke Pines calendar and special events page, Broward County Library’s events calendar, and each organizer’s own page, linked in each entry. Special Events office: 954-392-2116. This page is rebuilt on the first of each month; for the next few days, see things to do this weekend, and for galleries and theater, arts and exhibitions this month.

The rest of October in Pembroke Pines is mostly about Halloween, and the city runs two big free nights at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way: Pines Night Out on Friday, Oct. 23, open to everyone, and BooVille on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for residents with a ticket. November opens with the city’s Veterans Day ceremony and the county library’s Storybook Festival on Nov. 14.

What this means for you

  • BooVille tickets are free but limited; pick them up in person now with proof of residency.
  • Pines Night Out needs no ticket or registration.
  • Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs daily Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 at Southwest Regional Library.

This week

  • Early voting. Daily through Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., as listed on the library calendar. More sites and the ballot: our voting guide.
  • City Commission. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., 601 City Center Way. Agenda on the city’s Legistar site.
  • Pines Night Out. Friday, Oct. 23, 6 to 9 p.m., 601 City Center Way. Free, no registration. The city’s announcement lists trick-or-treating, bounce houses, face painting, a rock climbing wall, an inflatable maze, a Pembroke Pines Police K-9 demonstration, a Fire Rescue demonstration, stage performances, a toddler play area, music and food. Children’s costume contests are judged on stage in three age groups, 4-7, 8-11 and 12-15, with no sign-up needed.
  • Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens. The last weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Garden admission $24 for ages 12 and up, $17 for ages 3 to 11; hayrides, pony rides and a 1 p.m. costume contest are included, and the pumpkin patch costs extra. Festival page.

Next week: Halloween

  • BooVille. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9 p.m., 601 City Center Way. Free, Pembroke Pines residents only, ticket required for everyone. From the event listing: trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed activities for the whole family. Tickets have been available since Oct. 7; pick them up in person with a valid driver’s license and a utility bill:
  • Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St.: weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • TownGate Recreation Center, 901 NW 155th Ave.: weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A family limit applies, no pets are allowed, guests over 12 may not wear face masks, and children must be with an adult. - Family Friendly Spooky Movie Night. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave. Free. Library listing. - Ghostly Garden Tour. Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Flamingo Gardens, Davie. $40, $35 for members; ages 13 and up; advance registration required. Tour page.

Halloween itself is Saturday, Oct. 31. See trick-or-treat hours in Pembroke Pines and Halloween events.

November

  • Veterans Day Observation. Wednesday, Nov. 11, noon, Memorial Park at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, with music from 11:45 a.m. Free. The USAF Band of the West performs. Our page: Veterans Day in Pembroke Pines.
  • Frank Contemporaries: Discord and Serenity. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way. A conversation with the exhibiting photographers Bruna Marcon Weber and Joy Johnson, moderated by curator RemiJin Camping. City listing.
  • 25th Annual Storybook Festival. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Southwest Regional Library. Free, with an Alice in Wonderland theme and free books for the first 1,000 children. Our page: Storybook Festival.
  • Frank Gallery Tour. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 to 4 p.m., The Frank. Free. Curators Sophie Bonet and Liliam Domínguez lead a tour of Lilian Garcia-Roig’s “Hyphenated Encounters.” City listing.
  • Sensory Sunday. Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 to 11 a.m., The Frank. Free: a quiet-time gallery visit for neurodiverse visitors and their families. City listing.
  • ParTee at Night. Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Pembroke Lakes Golf & Racquet Club, 10500 Taft St. Free, adults only: a nine-hole mini golf course, the driving range, a hole-in-one contest, food trucks and a DJ. City listing.
  • InResidence opening reception. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 to 9 p.m., Studio 18 Art Complex, 1101 Poinciana Drive. City listing.
  • Pembroke Pines Artisan Market. Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 NW 160th Ave. The city’s first artisan market. City listing.
  • Gobbler 5K and 10K. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m., Brian Piccolo Sports Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. 5K $30, 10K $45. Race page. More in our Thanksgiving guide.

SnowFest and the tree lighting follow on Saturday, Dec. 5: see Christmas tree lighting and SnowFest.

Regular events

  • The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way: free, Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: caregiver training and support sessions at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., in Spanish at 10 a.m. and English at 11 a.m.
  • Veterans assistance at the Southwest Focal Point, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20, according to the city calendar.
  • Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.: the Broward County Tax Collector’s office sets up at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, according to the city calendar.

City meetings

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21 (this week), Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.: regular City Commission meetings, 601 City Center Way. Agendas are on the city’s Legistar site.
  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Board.

Related: parks and trails and farmers markets. The city’s big yearly events each have their own page: Taste of Pines, Pines Day and the Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Send us your event

Organizing something in Pembroke Pines? Email hello@pembrokepinestoday.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free, and they go on this page and in our events diary.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Pembroke Pines in late October 2026?

The city’s two Halloween nights are Pines Night Out on Friday, Oct. 23, open to everyone, and BooVille for residents with a ticket on Wednesday, Oct. 28, both at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Early voting runs daily through Nov. 1 at Southwest Regional Library.

Are there free events in Pembroke Pines this month?

Yes. Pines Night Out, BooVille (residents only, ticket required), the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, the Storybook Festival on Nov. 14 and ParTee at Night on Nov. 20 are all free, according to the organizers.

When is Pines Night Out 2026?

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 601 City Center Way. It is free, needs no registration, and includes trick-or-treating, costume contests and police K-9 and fire rescue demonstrations.

How do I get BooVille tickets in Pembroke Pines?

Pick them up in person with proof of residency, a valid driver’s license and a utility bill, at Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St., or TownGate Recreation Center, 901 NW 155th Ave. Tickets are free, limited and first come, first served.