March marks both Women’s History Month and Youth Art Month. The first honors the contributions of women to American history, while the second celebrates the value of arts education. In Broward County, a full calendar of exhibitions, performances and family-friendly events brings both themes into focus.
Art
Year of Arts and Culture Proclamation at Broward County Governmental Center
Kick off the month by celebrating 50 years of arts and culture in Broward County at the Year of Arts & Culture Proclamation on March 3. During the Broward County Commission meeting, the Board of County Commissioners will formally declare 2026 the 50th Anniversary of Arts & Culture in Broward County, launching the yearlong “50 & Forward” campaign.
The Broward Cultural Division traces its roots to the Art in Public Places program, established in 1976, and this milestone year reflects on five decades of growth, investment and community impact.
This free event takes place at the Broward County Governmental Center. Attendees should arrive early to allow time for security screening; a photo ID is required.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Year of Arts and Culture Proclamation
WHERE: Broward County Governmental Center – Room 422, Commission Chambers, 4th Floor, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 3
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7457 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
Cultural Rendezvous Series with Katherine Fleming at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center
Join Katherine Fleming, director and founder of Bridge Initiative, the innovative nonprofit that combines art with conservation in this expert-led talk curated by Sophie Blachet of the Broward Cultural Division.
Kate Fleming founded Bridge Initiative after an expedition to Antarctica which forced her to confront the devastating impact of climate change; drawing on her background in art and fashion design, Fleming’s organization unites artists, scientists, and institutions to create public works of art to highlight and support environmental conservation in both local and global environments. She advises ReefLine, an underwater sculpture park and snorkel trail located off of the Miami Beach shoreline that doubles as a hybrid reef to spur coral reef growth.
The Cultural Rendezvous Series brings together artists, art leaders and professionals, and other creatives for networking, expert-led talks and discussion, and industry insight into the Broward arts world. Cultural Rendezvous takes place at a different arts venue throughout the county to showcase Broward’s unique arts and culture spaces. The March 4 Cultural Rendezvous takes place at the Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) in Pompano Beach, which hosts exhibitions, art studios, and classroom space for art workshops and programs.
Cultural Rendezvous is a free event; register to attend on Eventbrite.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Cultural Rendezvous Series with Katherine Fleming
WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, 41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach
WHEN: 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 4
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 786-7879 or visit the event page and register to attend on Eventbrite
BEST FOR: Adults
Teen Art Exhibition at NSU Art Museum
NSU Art Museum opens its annual Teen Art Exhibition on March 5 with an evening reception highlighting the work of youth artists in Broward. This year’s theme for the exhibition is “Lost & Found;” featured artists explore emotions, memories, ideas, and experiences that change, fade, or disappear and resurface. Works in the show represent the diverse voices and experiences of Broward teens and includes pieces in a range of artistic mediums. Members of NSU Art Museum’s Teen Art Council, a collaborative organization for teens interested in the arts, curate the show.
Special guest jurors will select winners for the “Award in Creativity,” the “Impact Award,” and “Best in Show Award.” Guest judges include Kandy G Lopez, a multidisciplinary artist based in South Florida whose work deals with representation, power, and cultural identity; Jared McGriff, a painter known for works that depict everyday moments as powerful points of reflection; and interdisciplinary artist Cheryl Pope, whose art confronts issues of gender, race, class, power, and history as it relates to individual and communal identities.
NSU Art Museum’s “Lost & Found” is on display from March 5 through March 15; admission to the reception on March 5 is free.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Teen Art Exhibition
WHERE: NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: (Opening Reception) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 5
(Exhibition Hours) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, exhibit runs Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 15
COST: $16, general admission, $10, seniors, $8, military members, $5, college students (with college I.D.), free museum admission for students and kids under age 17, military veterans and household dependents, and for NSU Art Museum Members, NSU students and staff, Broward College students. Free admission for all to the opening reception only.
INFORMATION: (954) 525-5500 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective at History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale presents “En Vogue: A Florida Fashion Retrospective” examining 20th century fashion and how clothing both reflected and incited cultural change. Executive director of History Fort Lauderdale, Patricia Zeiler, explains the power of fashion, which “tells the story of who we were, how we lived, and how society evolved.” The show includes archival photographs and historic clothing, and covers the range of 20th-century fashion history, from Edwardian fashion (that lasted through the end of WWI) to the glamorous clothing of the 1950s and 1960s, through the end of the century with 1990s fashion. “En Vogue” highlights local history as well, featuring archival photographs from historic South Florida retail places like Hartley’s – Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Margo Fashions, and Dagmar Fashions.
Both the opening reception on March 5 and entrance to the exhibition (located on the first floor of the Museum) are free to the public.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: En Vogue: Florida Fashion Retrospective
WHERE: History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: (Opening Reception) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 5
(Exhibition Hours) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Sunday, exhibit runs Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, April 19
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 463-4431 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
Arts & Cultural Festival/Event Sponsorship: In-Person Application Workshop at Hollywood Art and Culture Center
The Broward Cultural Division holds an in-person application workshop on March 11 to provide guidance and information about the Cultural Division’s Arts & Cultural Festival and Special Event Sponsorship program. The workshop will discuss the Arts & Cultural Festival and Special Event Sponsorship program, grant eligibility, and tips for grant seekers about applying. A question and answer period follows the formal presentation.
The Arts & Cultural Festival and Special Event Sponsorship program funds the planning and execution of arts and culture events in Broward; local government entities, tax exempt entities, and both non-profit and for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funding. Events must take place in Broward and focus on arts and culture.
This workshop is a free, in-person event; register to attend through the Eventbrite link.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Arts & Cultural Festival/Event Sponsorship: In-Person Application Workshop
WHERE: Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 11
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 357-7457 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) Annual Membership Luncheon at The Tower Club
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) holds its annual Membership Luncheon and networking event on March 17 to highlight the organization’s work from the past year, recognize special donors, and address the future of the Broward Arts Trail and Broward’s art and culture scene.
FAB promotes and supports art and culture in Broward through their grants and arts advocacy. Since its founding in 2003 by art philanthropist Francie Bishop Good, the organization has awarded over $5 million to performing and visual arts organizations with $385,000 in grants being awarded in 2024 for arts and art education programs and organizations. FAB’s annual Membership Luncheon is a chance for attendees to hear about the organization’s successes, grants, and growth in 2025, and recognize the Spark Campaign donors and other supporters who financially support FAB’s work. Phillip Dunlap of the Broward County Cultural Division will give a “State of the Arts” address on achievements and current major projects and happenings in the arts community in Broward.
Both FAB members and non-members are encouraged to attend this networking event.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Funding Arts Broward (FAB) Annual Membership Luncheon
WHERE: Tower Club, 100 SE 3rd Ave 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17
COST: $60, FAB members, $65, non-members
INFORMATION: (954) 353-7673 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
Women Trailblazers Opening Reception with History Fort Lauderdale at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale brings back its annual “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change” exhibition to honor six exceptional Broward women leading in their field:
• Mary Adams – Owner of The Employee Relations Group
• Monica Cepero – Broward County Administrator
• Genia Duncan Ellis – President and CEO of Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
• Kristina Hebert – Third-generation President and CEO of Wards Marine Electric
• Suzanne Higgins – Director of development at Henderson Behavioral Health
• Dara Levan – Board member on the Memorial Foundation
The six honorees will be featured in a special photo exhibition and benefit reception on March 26 hosted by Tamara G. (Gant) and Julie Guy of 2 Girls Media and Miami’s radio station, 101.5 LITE FM Mornings. Alongside the six honorees, the photo exhibition highlights inspiring women from history who set the precedent for the “champions of change” honored in the show.
The photo exhibition is on display at Galleria Fort Lauderdale through April 19 and is free and open to the public; the benefit reception on March 26 is a ticketed event.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Women Trailblazers Opening Reception
WHERE: Galleria Fort Lauderdale (Galleria Mall), 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: (Opening Reception) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 26
(Exhibition Hours) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, exhibit runs through April 19
COST: $50, reception admission, free admission to the exhibition after March 26
INFORMATION: (954) 463-4431 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Adults
Music
South Florida Chamber Ensemble Performance of “The Women”
The South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs “The Women,” a classical music performance of pieces by American women composers to honor their work during the month of March. The South Florida Chamber Ensemble brings an appreciation for classical music to South Florida through performances and musical education. Their programming highlights the work of lesser-known composers, especially women, people of color, people with disabilities, and local living composers.
“The Women” includes composers from the Civil War-era up through the present, including:
• E.A. Parkhurst (Susan McFarland Parkhurst) – A prolific composer of parlor piano songs (a genre associated with women) in the 1860s. Many of her songs promoted the temperance movement, including her best-known piece, “Father’s a Drunkard and Mother Is Dead.”
• Margaret Ruthven Lang – A gifted and prolific composer, Lang composed her first works at age 12 and developed pieces for piano, violin, and orchestra. She was the first American woman to have her work performed by a major orchestra.
• Amy Beach – Beach composed many works for piano, orchestra, chorus, and chamber ensembles throughout her life and advocated for music education and co-founded the Society of Women Composers.
•The South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs “The Women” at Boulevard Heights Community Center (March 2), the Deerfield Beach Cultural Center (March 8), and at Coconut Creek Community Center (March 11). The Deerfield Beach event is a ticketed event and includes a longer performance. The Boulevard Heights and Coconut Creek performances are free but guests are encouraged to RSVP via phone.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: South Florida Chamber Ensemble Performance of “The Women”
WHERE: (March 2) Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood
(March 8) Mid-Century Museum & Cultural Center (Deerfield Beach Cultural Center), 84 SE 4th Avenue, Deerfield Beach
(March 11) Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek
WHEN: (Boulevard Heights Community Center) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, March 2
(Deerfield Beach Cultural Center) 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8
(Coconut Creek Community Center) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., March 11
COST: (Deerfield Beach Cultural Center) $15, General Admission, $10, Students and Seniors,
(Boulevard Heights Community Center and Coconut Creek Community Center) Free
INFORMATION: (954) 803-3762 or visit the event page and purchase tickets for the Deerfield Cultural Center performance
BEST FOR: All ages
Seraphic Fire Candlelight Concert with Guest Conductor Arianne Abela
South Florida’s award-winning vocal ensemble, Seraphic Fire, brings its annual candlelight concerts to Fort Lauderdale March 21. Known for their vocal performances of historically important and underrepresented music, Seraphic Fire’s 2026 candlelight concert features musical pieces tying into themes of water and nature. Conductor Arianne Abela, Director of the Choral Program at Amherst College, Massachusetts, makes her Seraphic Fire debut as the conductor for the program. Performed in a candlelit venue, the performance includes historical pieces such as “O Frondens Virga” by 12th-century composer and abbess, Hildegard von Bingen, and the African American spiritual, “Wade in the Water,” as well as more modern works like “Little April Shower” from the Disney animated film, “Bambi.”
Guests can join the Pre-Concert Conversation with Seraphic Fire’s mezzo-soprano vocalist, Amanda Crider one hour before the performance. Pre-Concert Conversations discuss the cultural, historical, and musical significance and context of the pieces being performed at the concert.
Tickets start at $45; access to the Pre-Concert Conversation (at 6:30 p.m.) is included with the ticket cost.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Seraphic Fire Candlelight Concert with Arianne Abela
WHERE: All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 21
COST: $45, general admission, $60 to $75, reserved tickets
INFORMATION: (305) 285-9060 or purchase tickets through the event page
BEST FOR: Teens and adults
Family Events
Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park
The 34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival comes to Quiet Waters Park for four weekends of fantasy and fun this March. Step back in time to watch mounted knights jousting, or try your hand at archery, sword fighting, or axe throwing, and stroll through the lively artisan marketplace full of elaborately costumed vendors. Each weekend of March features a unique theme inspired by history and fantasy:
• March 7 and March 8: “His Majesty’s Marketplace – Haggle If You Dare!” – Stroll through the royal bazaar full of artisan goods.
• March 14 and March 15: “Clover the Rainbow – A Gathering of Green!” – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, dances, and costumes inspired by Ireland and the Celtic Isles.
• March 21 and March 22: “Rise of the Cog-Keepers – Tinkering in Time!” – The Renaissance Festival goes Steampunk (an aesthetic, culture, and literary genre that reimagines the 19th and 20th centuries with futuristic technologies) with a special entertainment stage for the “Cog & Corset Cabaret” and the Gear Garden pub.
• March 28 and March 29: “Fantastical Fables – A World Beyond the Page!”- Step into the enchanted, fairytale-inspired world of Kimmendale and interact with mythical and literary characters like Hercules, Medusa, Sherlock Holmes, Aladdin, and even Hobbits.
•All attendees are encouraged to dress up to fit the weekend theme, or, wear your best Medieval-style costume. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Florida Renaissance Festival
WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach
WHEN: 10 a.m. to Sunset, Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8; March 14 and 15; March 21 and 22; and March 28 and 29
COST: Tickets start at $39
INFORMATION: (954) 776-1642 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)
The third annual Visit Lauderdale Science Festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on March 7 brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life with a day of interactive learning and live shows for the whole family. This indoor-outdoor festival aims to make science accessible and relevant through a slew of programs highlighting physics, chemistry, biology, conservation and environmentalism, botany, and even sound science. Kid-friendly “makerspace” workshops give kids a chance to build, create, and see scientific principles in action, and “Science Bytes” give guests the opportunity to hear expert-led talks from real STEM professionals. Festival highlights and headliners include:
• Microscope Flower Lab – Learn about the inner workings of flowers using microscopes.
• Learn to Fish Like a Pro – Discover what it takes to fish with knot-tying, fishing tackle, and principles of conservation.
• Play Your Way into Math – Challenge your math skills with hands-on games.
• IMAX screening of the documentary “Lost Wolves of Yellowstone,” exploring the challenges of ecosystem balance and wildlife conservation.
• WeFlip Science Acrobats – Understand physics with a live acrobatic demonstration.
• Chemistry Colleen: Black Marker Ate a Rainbow – Dr. Kelley gives a chromatography demonstration using markers.
• Science Bob – “Science Bob” Pflugfelder shows science at work in a series of exciting experiments.
•The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival is free to attend and open to guests of all ages; reserve tickets online through the MODS website.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Lauderdale Science Festival
WHERE: Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second Street, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 7
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 467-6637 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
Museum Family Day at the Coral Springs Museum of Art
The Coral Springs Museum of Art celebrates Youth Art Month with an afternoon of art for kids and families on March 14. Join a family-friendly tour of the Museum’s latest exhibition, a scavenger hunt through the galleries, face painting, and story time with Northwest Regional Library. Noam Brown of Kids’ Music Circle, an organization bringing music education to children across Broward and Palm Beach counties, will lead kids in song during a special interactive music program. Art-making stations give guests the chance to try pottery, character design, and zine-making—a handmade, self-published, mini magazine. One of the Museum’s teaching artists will also lead toddlers in art-making at a dedicated creation station.
The event is free; guests are encouraged to RSVP for the event through the Museum’s website.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Museum Family Day
WHERE: Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
WHEN: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 340-5000 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: All ages
Spring Palooza 2026 at Pompano Community Park
Spring Palooza 2026 brings the community together at Pompano Community Park for a day of outdoor activities celebrating spring. This event on March 21 includes face painting, arts and crafts, flower crown making, flower pot decorating, and a coloring mural. Kids get a chance to meet the Spring Bunny, hang out in the toddler zone play area, and enjoy the petting zoo.
The Therapeutic Recreation Team from the City of Pompano Beach will be available to provide sensory relief activities and a low-stimulation environment for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Pompano Beach’s Therapeutic Recreation Department provides adaptive programs for people with sensory and developmental disorders and helps create more inclusive environments at City events with tools like the Zensory Zone Van, which provides a calming space for people who need relief in overstimulating environments. The Zensory Zone Van will also be at the Spring Palooza event.
Spring Palooza 2026 is a free, family-friendly event.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Spring Palooza 2026
WHERE: Pompano Community Park, 1660 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (954) 786-4600 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Kids
Family Fun Day at Bonnet House
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens holds a Family Fun Day on March 28 full of arts and culture programs for visitors of all ages. Enjoy exploring the historic Bonnet House and the gardens (which include five distinct ecosystems and one of the few remaining examples of a barrier island habitat in South Florida), or take in a live music performance by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra on the Bonnet House veranda. Join the nature treasure hunt or an art activity using nature materials. Local organizations like History Fort Lauderdale, Black Architects in the Making (BAM), and the American Institute of Architects will be at the event giving special presentations and providing activities for guests.
Admission to the event is free for children 13 and under; general admission is $15 (reduced price than regular Bonnet House admission). Attendees have access to the gardens and Bonnet House with admission.
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Family Fun Day
WHERE: Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28
COST: $15, General Admission, free admission for children 13 and under and Broward County Teachers (with I.D.)
INFORMATION: (954) 563-5393 or visit the event page
BEST FOR: Kids
This story was produced by Broward Arts Journalism Alliance (BAJA), an independent journalism program of the Broward County Cultural Division.
