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Downtown Fort Lauderdale Updates

The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public-private partnership agency that powers the experience, growth, and prosperity of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. DowntownFTL is a vibrant metropolitan city that is evolving at the center of the South Florida region, where all are inspired to live like locals. The DDA implements projects that improve the urban core to create a flourishing destination for residents, employees, and visitors. The DDA strives to grow DowntownFTL with major investments in real estate, infrastructure, and transportation, improve public spaces like streets and parks for all to enjoy, and connect the city through partnerships to cultivate an environment where people come together to celebrate community.

Halloween fun is coming to Fort Lauderdale. 🎃👻City of Fort Lauderdale’s LauderBOO returns TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24...
10/23/2026

Halloween fun is coming to Fort Lauderdale. 🎃👻

City of Fort Lauderdale’s LauderBOO returns TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, with trick-or-treat stations, carnival games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, contests, treats, music, and more.

📍 Snyder Park
🗓️ Tomorrow, October 24
⏰ 1–4 PM
🎟️ Free admission

Bring the whole family! 🎃

10/21/2026

A family tradition baked into the heart of Las Olas.

For nearly 40 years, Gran Forno Bakery has been bringing a taste of Italy to , with handcrafted breads, beloved pastries, and a family story that continues to shape this local favorite.

10/19/2026

October is National Pizza Month, and we have a new pizza spot in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. 🍕

Check out P I O L A, now open Downtown with the same Italian roots, favorite dishes, and good energy they’ve been serving since 1986.

Will you be visiting?

Weekend plans are looking good in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. 👀Here’s your lineup:📍 Friday💃 Zumba at Huizenga Park🎨 Paint ...
10/16/2026

Weekend plans are looking good in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. 👀

Here’s your lineup:
📍 Friday
💃 Zumba at Huizenga Park
🎨 Paint Your Friends: Paint & Sip at Emily's Garden

📍 Saturday
🍂 10th Annual Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Fall Festival
🍴 Smorgasburg SoFlo | Street Food, Food Trucks, Local Vendors Fall Kickoff
🐾 Foxy Paws Barks & Boo 2026 at 511 Bar & Lounge
🛍️ Fort Lauderdale Events | Markets + Things To Do at Flow
🎨 Las Olas Boulevard Art Festival – Howard Alan Events

📍 Sunday
🎨 Las Olas Boulevard Art Festival – Howard Alan Events
🌱 Mobile Pediatric Therapy Services | One Step Ahead at Huizenga Park
🌊 Sundays on the River at The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
🛍️ Indie Craft Bazaar • Events & Festivals at War Memorial Auditorium

Save this post and start planning your weekend! ✨

National Dessert Day is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth. 🍰🍦Craving chocolate, donuts, gelato, or somethin...
10/14/2026

National Dessert Day is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth. 🍰🍦

Craving chocolate, donuts, gelato, or something fresh from the bakery? Downtown Fort Lauderdale has plenty of sweet stops to choose from.

🍦 I Scream Gelato
🍫 Hoffman's Chocolates
🍩 Parlor Doughnuts Fort Lauderdale
🥐 New River Cafe & Bakery
🍞 Gran Forno Bakery
🍨 Kilwins Las Olas

Which one are you stopping by? 👀

10/12/2026

Your Saturdays are about to get a lot more delicious. 👀🍴

Smorgasburg SoFlo | Street Food, Food Trucks, Local Vendors returns to this Saturday, October 17, bringing 30+ food vendors, live entertainment, local artists, and community activations for a new fall season.

Make a day of it, try something new, and take in the energy of one of Downtown’s favorite weekend traditions.

Slow mornings. Time outside. Dinner Downtown. One more sunset.
10/09/2026

Slow mornings. Time outside. Dinner Downtown. One more sunset.

10/05/2026

With 50% of Fort Lauderdale residents living near the water, it’s easy to see why the waterways are such a big part of life here.

Fort Lauderdale: Fueled by Water.

Seafood Month is here, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale has plenty of places to make a reservation worth looking forward to....
10/02/2026

Seafood Month is here, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale has plenty of places to make a reservation worth looking forward to.

A few spots to add to your list:
Wild Sea Las Olas
Catch & Cut
Eddie V's
Lobster Bar Sea Grille - FTL
Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale
Casablanca Cafe
delmarfortlauderdale

Which one are you adding to your list first?

Nothing on the agenda but sunshine, fresh air, and a walk along the water.No rush, no plans, just the Riverwalk, the vie...
09/30/2026

Nothing on the agenda but sunshine, fresh air, and a walk along the water.

No rush, no plans, just the Riverwalk, the views, and a little extra time outdoors in .

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201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1150
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301

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+19544636574

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