Discover events in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year, from cultural festivals and waterfront celebrations to seasonal moments by the sea. From large-scale gatherings to more intimate occasions, these annual events reflect the city’s coastal setting and evolving cultural rhythm.

Fort Lauderdale, Every Season

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Boat Show Week
Discover an oceanfront escape less than a mile from Las Olas Marina and under two miles from Bahia Mar Yachting Center, where the energy of the world’s largest in-water boat show meets Four Seasons hospitality. As the official hotel of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, enjoy complimentary golf cart transfers and a dedicated water taxi stop, making it effortless to move between the Hotel and the show.
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Thanksgiving
Gather with those who matter most over seasonal menus at Michelin-awarded Evelyn’s or MAASS or a chef-prepared in-suite meal. Explore local culture, paddle the Intracoastal or unwind by the pool or Spa. Where the season meets the sea, these moments invite connection and ease.
A menorah in a dimly lit room.
Hanukkah
Celebrate a season of light and connection in a coastal sanctuary. Gather for intimate menorah lightings, wellness rituals, guided art tours, or active afternoons with tennis and golf. Personalized touches honour tradition while creating new memories in a warm seaside setting.
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Christmas
Celebrate where the season meets the sea with Michelin-awarded dining at Evelyn’s and MAASS on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy poolside cocktails by a decked-out daybed, cookie decorating, letters to (and from) Santa, Santa’s Run Club, spa rituals and yacht charters.
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New Year
Ring in the new year with dinner at Evelyn’s, then celebrate under the stars on the Ocean Sun Deck with champagne toasts, live entertainment and fireworks. From private yacht parties to beachfront yoga, every moment begins with sparkle.
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Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day in Fort Lauderdale is an opportunity to share experiences together, from ocean and poolside moments to hands-on dining and curated local adventures. Four Seasons brings couples closer with ways to explore, relax and enjoy the destination side by side.
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Spring Break
Fort Lauderdale spring break at Four Seasons is built around choice and shared energy. From the Ocean Sun Deck, you can move between two ocean-view pools – one for adults, one for families – with daybeds, seamless service and easy access to beach and resort activities.
Race Weekend
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale brings a different energy to race weekend – bright, beachfront and easy on the pace. On A1A, less than 20 miles from the circuit and only 10 miles from the weekend’s entertainment hub, our Hotel is the coastal base that never feels far from the action.
Fourth of July
Spend the Fourth of July in Fort Lauderdale at an oceanfront address with two ocean-view pools, a Forbes Five-Star Spa and Michelin-awarded dining. Join us at the Ocean Sun Deck for a July 4 celebration with fireworks paired with views of the Atlantic.
Summer
Spend your summer at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale with two ocean-view pools, dedicated beach access, relaxing treatments in our Forbes Five-Star Spa and Michelin-awarded dining – plus special programming across Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.

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