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Fort Lauderdale 33333
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Weekend of January 23-25, 2026
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WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Pleasant and tropical; highs of 75°F to 80°F with scattered evening showers expected Friday.
Significant traffic expected in the Hallandale Beach area due to the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
The 10th Annual Pegasus World Cup Invitational
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 (Gates open 10:00 AM, Post time ~5:40 PM)
"It is the premier social and sporting event of the winter, blending elite horse racing with a high-energy lounge atmosphere that appeals perfectly to active professionals."
PRO TIP: Avoid the self-parking nightmare by using the dedicated rideshare drop-off at the north end of the park, or arrive by 1:00 PM to secure a spot in the satellite lots.
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📍 Top Spots
Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival: Grand Tasting
Saturday, Jan 24 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) • Las Olas Oceanside Park
A massive outdoor culinary showcase featuring 50+ local restaurants, live cooking demos, and spirit tastings.
Best For: Foodies and social professionals • Cost: $75 - $150
AOTA Fest (Avenue of the Arts Festival)
Jan 23-25, 2026 • Flagler Village & Downtown Fort Lauderdale
A multi-day celebration of local art, mural installations, and live music spanning the urban core.
Best For: Young families and art enthusiasts • Cost: Free to attend
Flamingo Gardens Orchid & Botanical Exploration
Daily (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM) • Flamingo Gardens, Davie
A peaceful winter walkthrough of one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida, currently in peak bloom for several orchid species.
Best For: Active families seeking a quiet escape • Cost: $22
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Family Adventure
NSU Art Museum Sunday Public Tour
Included with admission ($16)
Sunday, Jan 25 (2:00 PM) • Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Tip: Validated parking is available at the city garage adjacent to the museum.
Mode: Active Professional
All-You-Can-Eat Stone Crab at Catch and Cut
$$$
Friday/Saturday (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM) • Las Olas Blvd
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Tip: Reservations are mandatory this weekend due to the festival surge.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Mercy Premiere at Cinema Paradiso
New Movie
Saturday Afternoon
Pegasus World Cup Main Event
Big Stakes
Sunday Brunch
AOTA Fest Art Walk
Local Culture
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Pegasus Cup Traffic Surge
Saturday (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM) on US-1 and Hallandale Beach Blvd
Use A1A or I-95 to bypass the immediate vicinity of Gulfstream Park if not attending the race.
Evening Precipitation
Friday night across Broward County
Keep a light rain jacket handy for outdoor dining; most showers will be fast-moving.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (R): The long-awaited sequel to the zombie franchise finds a new colony fighting for survival in a fortified mountain stronghold.
Primate (R): A terrifying natural horror story where a pet chimpanzee turns on a group of houseguests during a remote getaway.
Greenland 2: Migration (PG-13): Gerard Butler returns to lead his family across a frozen wasteland five years after the comet strike that decimated the planet.
New This Weekend
Mercy (PG-13): Chris Pratt stars as a detective in the near-future who must prove his innocence when an AI-driven justice system predicts he will commit a crime.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date |
Event |
Action |
| Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026 |
Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show |
Medium; tickets available online now. |
| Feb 7, 2026 |
Florida Renaissance Festival Opening Day |
High; purchase season passes early for significant discounts. |