Special Events Update
Pembroke Pines Events for all ages and interests!
June through December 2017
Hosted by the Pembroke Pines Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department 
 www.ppines.com/specialevents

 


Pembroke Pines, FL…Revised June 26, 2017 The City of Pembroke Pines Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department hosts Special Events for residents. Plan a perfect Pembroke Pines Day by viewing upcoming events at www.ppines.com/specialevents .  Businesses interested in donating to/or sponsoring an event please contact Francie Novo at the Special Events Office 954.392.2116 or email Francie Novo at FNovo@ppines.com.
 

Pembroke Pines Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. Wear the colors of the day red, white and blue. Enjoy free children’s rides, game booths, arts and crafts projects, slides, bounce houses, and more. Dance to the music of the band Entourage from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Enjoy great food from the Food Truck Invasion, hot dogs, hamburgers, and much more. The spectacular Fourth of July Pembroke Pines Fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m.  NO Pets, coolers, or personal fireworks are permitted on the Festival Grounds.  For maximum comfort, bring a blanket and chair. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116. 
 

September 11th
The Patriot Day, September 11, 2017 Remembrance Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Pembroke Pines City Center Memorial Pavilion, 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. Make time to remember and honor the fallen. Ceremony includes Presentation of Colors, remarks by Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and Commissioners, patriotic music. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116.   
 

Jazz in the Pines Concert
Free Sunday Concert held weather permitting on September 24, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park located at 1700 NW 160 Avenue (Dykes Road). Please note time change. Enjoy great music while relaxing at this beautiful Pembroke Pines Park. For maximum comfort, bring a blanket and chair. No pets allowed at the event. Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116 for the featured band.   
Sponsor: Memorial Hospital West
 

Bow Wow Ween
October 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Pines Dog Park, 9751 Johnson Street (just east of Palm Avenue).  Now in its fifth year Bow Wow Ween the free Halloween party for dogs and their owners includes a dog costume contest, dog games, pet vendors and a raffle for those who register the day of the event. Costume Contest Categories: Miss Bow Wow Ween, Best Family Costume, Funniest Costume, Scariest Costume, Cutest Costume, Most Original Costume and Awards Presentation. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116.  
Sponsor:  Power Financial Credit Union.
 
 
Miss BOW WOW WEEN 2017
Dress your favorite furry princess in her best gown and bring her to the BOW WOW WEEN Event to compete for the title of MISS BOW WOW WEEN 2017. Winner will receive a crown and sash along with a prize basket valued at over $100.00. Additional prizes will be released closer to the pageant. For an application contact the Special Events Office at 954-392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com/specialevents.
                                                                                           

BOO-VILLE
October 28, 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard. Tickets go on sale at 4:00 p.m.  Per person event fee is $2.00. Enjoy a Spooktacular time at BOO-VILLE, a family friendly event with a costume contest; pumpkin patches with hidden prizes, rides, trick or treat stations, moonlight movies, spooky hollow-day activities and The Food Truck Invasion! Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116. 
 

Jazz in the Pines Concert
Free Sunday Concert held weather permitting on October 22, 2017 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park located at 1700 NW 160 Avenue (Dykes Road). Enjoy a free and relaxing afternoon, and for comfort bring a chair or blanket. No pets. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116.  
Sponsor: Memorial Hospital West 


Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2017 at 12noon at the Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Pavilion, 601 City Center Way. Make time to honor the men and women of the United States Military. The ceremony includes the presentation of colors and guest speakers; hot dogs and refreshments will be served at the conclusion. No pets. To purchase a commemorative brick to honor a U.S. Veteran please call 954.392.2116.
 

Jazz in the Pines
Free Sunday Concert held weather permitting on November 19, 2017 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park located at 1700 NW 160 Avenue (Dykes Road). Enjoy a free and relaxing afternoon, and for comfort bring a chair or blanket. No pets. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116.
Sponsor: Memorial Hospital West.
 

Santa’s Holiday Hotline
Free for Pembroke Pines children 10 years and younger who have been pre-registered by their parents.  Santa will call pre-registered child(ren) sometime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. between December 19 through December 21, 2017.  To register for Santa’s Holiday Hotline please contact the Pembroke Pines North Pole by downloading the Santa’s Holiday Hotline form at www.ppines.com and returning the completed form prior to December 15, 2017 to: Santa’s Holiday Hotline c/o City of Pembroke Pines, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116. 
Sponsor: The City of Pembroke Pines and Power Financial Credit Union.
 
 
SnowFest
The fun takes place on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 4:00 to 8: 00 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. Featuring 75 tons of snow. SnowFest free holiday fun includes visits with Santa, face painting, rides, games, arts and crafts, children’s holiday performances, musical entertainment, and the Food Truck Invasion. Visit www.ppines.com/specialevents for advance ticket sale discounts and ticket sale locations (children under two years are free). Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116 for more details.
 

Sundaes with Santa
Enjoy holiday magic, visits with Santa, entertainment, arts and crafts and Ice Cream Sundaes. Tickets go on sale November 16, 2017 for Sundaes with Santa, held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. Per-person fee regardless of age is $6.00 for Pembroke Pines residents and/or $8.00 for non-residents.  No Pets. Tickets available at the Recreation and Cultural Arts office on the Third Floor of the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. Questions? Please call the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116. 
 

Jazz in the Pines
Free Sunday Concert held weather permitting on December 17, 2017 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park located at 1700 NW 160 Avenue (Dykes Road). Enjoy a free and relaxing afternoon, and for comfort bring a chair or blanket. No pets.  Sponsor: Memorial Hospital West.

Media Only:
Valerie L. Moran, Publicist Pembroke Pines Media
C: 954.392.9494 / E: VLMoran@ppines.com