Zip 33333 · Weekend of 2026-05-22

Weekend Game
Plan.

Zip 33333 33333

Weekend of May 22 - May 24, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Sweltering with a side of salt spray. Highs in the upper 80s with 70% humidity. Afternoon pop-up showers are a 30% certainty each day.

The newly restored Huizenga Park is now fully open, providing a fresh green gateway to the Riverwalk.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Great American Beach Party

Saturday, 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

"This is the quintessential Fort Lauderdale Memorial Day tradition, offering free live music and professional sand sculpting without the 'party-only' vibe of the bar crawls."

PRO TIP: Take the Water Taxi to Stop 7 (Swimming Hall of Fame). You avoid the gridlocked Las Olas Boulevard and arrive right at the heart of the festival.

📅 Add to Calendar

📍 Top Spots

Friday Night Sound Waves

Friday, 6:30 PM • Las Olas Oceanside Park (The LOOP)

Beachfront concert series kicking off the holiday weekend with local favorites Private Stock performing high-energy Top-40 and Motown.

Best For: Locals wanting a sunset dance • Cost: Free

Defining Landscapes Exhibition

Sat/Sun, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • NSU Art Museum

A fresh exhibition exploring how artists perceive nature in a detaching world, featuring works from the permanent collection.

Best For: Air-conditioned culture seekers • Cost: $16

Memorial Day Ceremony

Sunday, 11:00 AM • Lauderdale Memorial Park

A formal military tribute including a flyover and wreath-laying to honor fallen service members.

Best For: Somber reflection • Cost: Free

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

MODS Discovery Center $27

All Weekend • Museum of Discovery and Science

Interactive STEM exhibits and the IMAX theater provide a sanctuary from the afternoon humidity for kids.

Tip: Check the schedule for the 'Everglades' live animal show, usually held around noon.

Mode: Date Night

Riverwalk Dining & Water Taxi Varies ($25 Taxi)

Saturday Evening • Downtown Riverwalk

Avoid the beach chaos by dining at Boatyard or Casa Sensei, then enjoy the city lights from the water.

Tip: The 'Moonlight' taxi runs late but check the final departure from Stop 1 (Stranahan House).

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

Sound Waves Kickoff

Live Music

SAT morning

Sand Sculpting Contest

Outdoor Art

SUN afternoon

NSU Art Museum Gallery Walk

Cool & Quiet

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

A1A & Las Olas Road Closures

Saturday, 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Las Olas Blvd between A1A and Seabreeze Blvd.

Use the Sun Trolley or Water Taxi; do not attempt to park in the Beach Garage after 10 AM.

Memorial Day Traffic

I-95/I-595 Interchange and Federal Highway all weekend.

Use Brightline for North/South travel if heading to Miami or West Palm to bypass the highway stalls.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

Avengers: Doomsday (PG-13): The Marvel multiverse returns to its heavy-hitting roots in this May 1 blockbuster.

The Sheep Detectives (PG): A sheep flock solves their herder's murder in this star-studded animated mystery.

The Cat in the Hat (PG): Warner Bros. and Illumination's vibrant reimagining of the Seuss classic.

New This Weekend

I Love Boosters (R): Boots Riley's heist film about a ring of shoplifters taking on a fashion mogul.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
June 13, 2026	Hollywood Beach Latin Festival	Low

← Weekend of 2026-05-15 Weekend of 2026-05-29 →