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256Events this week
42Free things to do
93New spots
82New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Oakland Park

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 256 events, day by day →

Miles for Memories

Saturday 7am · Quiet Waters Park

Run + Breakfast at Embassy Suites

Saturday 7:30am · Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa

Hidden Gems Flea Market

Saturday 8am · Coral Springs City Center

BFF Day Crop

Saturday 9am · Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center

Orange Brook Family Garden & Tree Planting

Saturday 9am · Orange Brook Elementary School · Free

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New in Oakland Park

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Luis Alberto Styling

Beauty

A fresh look, your way: Whether you’re after a cut, a new color, styling for a special occasion, or a keratin treatment, Luis Alberto Styling offers personalized hair services with an emphasis on professionalism and care.

luisalbertostyling.com ↗

Restaurante Las Chonitas

Restaurants

A masa-filled favorite: Restaurante Las Chonitas brings home-style Mexican cooking to Oakland Park, with hearty masa dishes and richly seasoned meats.

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Urban Farming Institute (UFI)

Home & Garden

Grow something good: Urban Farming Institute (UFI) is part community garden, part urban farm, and part learning center, with garden beds to grow in and hands-on classes covering everything from microgreens to cooking what you’ve grown.

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Most read in Oakland Park

The five stories Oakland Park readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Holiday Magic at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 12/3/26,12/5/26,12/10/26

    Holiday Magic at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Thursday, 12/03/2026-12/10/2026, 06:00 pm- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304 RSVP / Register…

    Full story at soulofmiami.org ↗

  2. Covenant House Seeks 76 Apartments in Fort Lauderdale

    Covenant House wants to build 76 apartments in Fort Lauderdale for young people exiting homelessness.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  3. Celebrate 50 years of Morikami Museum and Japanese culture

    A golden anniversary deserves a golden celebration, and Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is preparing an unforgettable evening of art, music and Japanese tradition.

    Full story at floridaweekly.com ↗

  4. Merrick pizzeria opens 2nd location down south

    Frankie’s East Side Pizzeria is serving slices, via online orders only for now, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    Full story at longisland.news12.com ↗

  5. Vitolo Launches New Sunday Brunch + Three-Year Anniversary Celebration 11/8/26

    Vitolo Launches New Sunday Brunch + Three-Year Anniversary Celebration Sunday, 11/08/2026-, 10:00 am-02:00 pm Vitolo 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304 Website Cost: …

    Full story at soulofmiami.org ↗

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