October 18, 2023

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See You at the Skelebration!

A fun favorite each year, the City of Pembroke Pines invites Pembroke Pines residents to a “Skelebration” at Boo-ville at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

There will be Trick or Treating and free activities for the entire family. The first 1,000 children will be treated to pre-made Goody Bags. Roaming Monsters (judges) will be out and about judging costumes and dance moves for prizes. Many "not too spooky" surprises are also planned as the entire family will enjoy many different activities all of which will be Halloween themed.

The event is free but open for Pembroke Pines residents only and tickets are required. Tickets need to be picked up in person with proof of residency prior to the event. Ticket availability is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Everyone attending must have a ticket. The tickets can be picked up NOW at Pembroke Lakes Tennis, located at 10500 Taft Street (954-431-4146) Monday through Friday 8:30 am- 8 pm and Saturday- Sunday 9 am-5 pm or at Towngate Park, located at 901 NW 155 Ave. (954-450-6895) Monday through Friday 9:30 am – 8 pm and Saturday- Sunday 10 am-5 pm. For more information, please visit www.ppines.com/specialevents. 

Let's Savor the Sounds 

The City of Pembroke Pines “Savor the Sounds” Music and Food Series is back for all to enjoy. The Fall series begins on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4-6pm, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. This free concert series is a fusion of music and food trucks. October's concert will feature Latin style music performed live by Cachi y Saoco Nuevo. The City of Pembroke Pines Art and Cultural Division will also be bringing back Live Painting Artists that will complement the featured musician. October’s artist is Philip Alleman. There is plenty of room to set up lawn chairs, spread a blanket and enjoy a fun-filled evening with music and delicious food which will be available for purchase at the Food Trucks. Please, no pets are allowed. All concerts are held weather permitting and subject to change. Mark your calendars:

Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4-6 pm (Cachi y Saoco Nuevo – Latin Music) Live Artist Cachi y Saoco Nuevo

Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 4-6 pm (Rough Shot – Country Music) Live Artist Alejandro Gotera

Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 4-6 pm (Triplite Band – Holiday/Disney/Pop Music) Live Artist Allison Miranda

For more information and updates on the bands and artists performing, please visit www.ppines.com/specialevents. 

Register Today for Youth Soccer 

City of Pembroke Pines Youth Soccer registration has begun and will be ongoing through Oct. 31. Coaches are needed.

For more information, please visit www.ppines.com/soccer.

Memories of Elvis

Get Your Tickets Now! The City of Pembroke Pines proudly presents an evening at the Charles F. Dodge City Center featuring Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 pm. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter Schools. For more information, please go to  ppines.com/ElvisFundraiser or CharlesFDodgeCityCenter.com. 

Ticketholders will be eligible to win raffle prizes with opportunities to purchase additional raffle tickets at the door. Self-Parking is free.

Santa's Express

The City of Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue and the Local 2292 is proud to present the 26th Annual Santa's Express Program. You MUST BE a resident of Pembroke Pines and have children to register to have Santa visit your home on a fire truck. Santa Stop dates will be December 11-14, 2023, between 5:45 pm - 10 pm. Santa's Sleigh travels from the East side of our City to the West side of the City starting on Monday December 11th. Registration will close when we reach 250 registrants.

Registration for Santa's Express 2023 will open on Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 10:00 am. The registration fee will be $15 per child (no cash or checks accepted). Additionally no donations or gifts will be accepted. After you register please be on the lookout for an email on or by November 21, 2023 with details about your Santa Stop.

For more information or additional inquiries about registration please email santas.express@ppines.com

Go Treasure Hunting 

Find special treasures and more while shopping at over 100 different vendors at the Flea Market & Bazaar being held at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, located at 301 NW 103 Ave., on Saturday, October 28 from 8 am to 3 pm and Sunday, October 29 from 9 am to 3 pm. Guests will be able to browse a variety of handmade keepsakes, artwork, clothing, and more items which are made by locals and small businesses.

This event benefits the Senior Programs at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call the Center at 954-450-6888.

See You There:

25th Annual Art and Music Fest in the Pines

The City of Pembroke Pines invites you to the 25th Annual Art & Music Fest in the Pines being held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, on Saturday, November 4 from 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday, November 5, from 12 pm to 5 pm.

The City's iconic event, Artfest, has been rebranded to celebrate its 25th anniversary and the diversity in our local community. This is a two-day art and music celebration free to the public, filled with live music, artists from all over the country, diverse cuisine courtesy of Gourmet Truck Expo, hands-on art demonstrations, a student art competition, a kids’ art and game zone, a belly dancing performance, and so much more.

The Kid’s Art and Game Zone will feature arts and crafts projects for kids by Pines Art Center’s teachers, face painting (Saturday 2:00-4:00 pm) and balloon twisting (Sunday 2:00-4:00 pm) by Ooopsy Entertainment, a life-size coloring mural, a game tent filled with large sized games that all kids will enjoy playing and a bounce house. The Color Bubble will also be onsite Saturday from 11:00-3:00 pm with their mobile art studio to create paintings, slime, and sand art.

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery will be offering family friendly artist-led workshops for kids throughout the weekend - join environmental artist Melanie Oliva on Saturday, November 4 (12:00 pm, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm) and Mixed Media Artist Lifrancis Rojas on Sunday, November 5 (1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm). Pre-registration at The Frank front desk is required before each workshop session.

Local students will have their artwork on display as part of the 6th Annual Student Art Competition (winners will be announced Nov. 4 at 2 pm) and nonprofit Pooches in Pines will be onsite on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 12:00 - 4:00pm with dogs up for adoption.

Entertainment on the Plaza:

Saturday, November 4

• 12:30 pm Arabian Roses Belly Dancing Interactive Performance
• 3:00 pm Bombshell – Rock and Pop Cover Band
• 6:00 pm Smokin Renegade – A Tribute to Boston and Styx

Sunday, November 5^th

• 12:00 pm Resonance – High energy party band
• 3:00 pm Bobby Nathan’s Rock n’ Soul Review featuring Betty Padget

Thank you to all of our sponsors: Baptist Health South Florida (Main Stage Sponsor), Waste Pro (Awards Breakfast Sponsor), Synalovski Romanik Saye (Student Art Competition Sponsor), Calvin Giordano and Associates (Kid’s Art & Game Zone Sponsor), Florida Blue (Workshop Sponsor), Federal Realty (Friends of the Arts Sponsor), Fast Signs (Friends of the Arts Sponsor), Intune Health (Friends of the Arts), WLRN (Friends of the Arts), Humana (Friends of the Arts), Culture Owl (Friends of the Arts), and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (Friends of the Arts).

For more info, please visit www.ppines.com/artmusicfest.

Looking Ahead -- be sure to check out the calendar on the City's website at www.ppines.com.

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