This weekend in and near Pembroke Pines: a community theater comedy closes at River of Grass ArtsPark, Flamingo Gardens' Harvest Festival and two free art shows.

The community theater closes its fall comedy at River of Grass ArtsPark this weekend, Flamingo Gardens in Davie runs its second Harvest Festival weekend, and The Frank gallery at City Center has two free exhibitions. Halloween’s big city nights come the following week: Pines Night Out is Friday, Oct. 23.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. Sources: the organizers’ own pages, linked in each entry, and Broward County Library’s events calendar. Times can change; check with the organizer before you go.

Friday, Oct. 16

  • There’s a Burglar in my Bed! 8 p.m., Susan Katz Theatre at River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan St. $40 adults, $30 seniors and students. The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, Broward’s oldest continuously running community theater, in the closing weekend of its fall comedy. Tickets and show times.
  • Pens, Pencils, and Pastels Adult Coloring. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St. Free. A relaxed coloring morning for adults, with materials from the Friends of the Library. Library listing.

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • There’s a Burglar in my Bed! 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Susan Katz Theatre at River of Grass ArtsPark. Tickets.
  • Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Garden admission is $24 for ages 12 and up and $17 for ages 3 to 11. Hayrides, pony rides, mini Highland cows and a costume contest with a candy giveaway at 1 p.m.; the pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting cost extra. Flamingo Gardens festival page.
  • Kaleidoscope: Shifting Perspectives. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Studio 18 Art Complex, 1101 Poinciana Drive. A group show of 15 South Florida artists, on view through Nov. 5. City exhibition page.
  • Draw with Arianna. 1 to 2 p.m., Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave. Free. A drawing session for kids, tweens and teens with a fall picture to make. Library listing.
  • A play in Spanish. 3 to 4 p.m., Southwest Regional Library. Free. Students from the library’s Spanish Cafe present “La Historia De Marta Y Mamerto…Y Un Dia De Desconcierto.” Library listing.

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • There’s a Burglar in my Bed! 2 p.m., closing performance, Susan Katz Theatre at River of Grass ArtsPark. Tickets.
  • Harvest Festival at Flamingo Gardens. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Davie. Same program and prices as Saturday; the last festival weekend is Oct. 24-25. Festival page.

All weekend

  • Two free exhibitions at The Frank. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, free. On view: Lilian Garcia-Roig’s “Hyphenated Encounters,” three decades of landscape painting, through Jan. 17, and “Discord and Serenity,” analog photographs by Joy Johnson and Bruna Marcon Weber. Gallery exhibitions.
  • Flamingo Road Nursery Fall Festival. Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 2, 1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Tickets at the counter. Nursery events page.
  • BooVille tickets. Free tickets for the residents-only Halloween night on Oct. 28 are handed out in person, with proof of residency, at Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center and TownGate Recreation Center. Weekend hours and what to bring are on our Halloween events page and the city listing.

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Studio 18 Art Complex gallery: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays.
  • The Frank gallery: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Farmers markets: there is no city-run weekly market; the nearest weekly markets are in our farmers markets guide.
  • High school football: schedules and scores are on our Friday night football page.

Getting there: parking in Pembroke Pines and road construction and closures. The month ahead: things to do this month and arts and exhibitions this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Pembroke Pines this weekend?

The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts closes its comedy There’s a Burglar in my Bed! with four shows Friday to Sunday, Oct. 16-18, at River of Grass ArtsPark. Flamingo Gardens in Davie runs its Harvest Festival on Saturday and Sunday, and The Frank gallery at City Center has two free exhibitions.

Are there free things to do in Pembroke Pines this weekend?

Yes. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery at 601 City Center Way is free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Broward County Library lists free programs at Southwest Regional Library and the Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, including a play in Spanish at 3 p.m. Saturday.

What time is There’s a Burglar in my Bed! and how much are tickets?

Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Susan Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan St. Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for seniors and students, according to the company’s ticket page. The venue offers accessible parking.