Friday Night Movie at ArtsPark

Friday, October 21^st
Bring the kids to the ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood on Friday night for some free fun! The ArtsPark venue includes open green space, a playground, SplashPad, and a Visual Arts Pavilion that hosts live glass blowing demonstrations. The free movie begins at 8 p.m. at the Amphitheater. This week's feature is "Goosebumps 2" (PG).

As a reminder, this venue is plastic and foam-free. Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags.

Hallo-Green Special Event

Saturday, October 22nd from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween in a “green” way with environmentally friendly activities, games, arts, crafts and more at the Anne Kolb Nature Center - Mangrove Hall, 751 Sheridan Street. This family-friendly event is free and costumes are optional. A $2 suggested donation will support the work of the Friends of Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Hollywood Police Officer
Yandy Chirino
Memorial Dedication
and Celebration of Life

Sunday, October 23rd from 12 - 4 p.m.

Join the Hollywood Police Department for a Memorial Dedication and Celebration of Life for Fallen Police Officer Yandy Chirino. The official ceremony will begin at noon at Mara Berman Giulianti Park, 4151 N. Hills Drive in west Hollywood. A memorial marker now stands at the southeast entry of the park. The memorial includes an interactive feature that directs visitors to an online video where they can learn more about Officer Chirino and his selfless dedication to the residents of Hollywood. The playground at the park has been renamed in his honor and now features a new “Officer Yandy Chirino Playground” sign. Following the official ceremony until 4 p.m., there will be food trucks, bounce houses, slides, and different HPD vehicles for the community to enjoy.

Join us for the Hollyweird Halloween Block Party in downtown Hollywood on Saturday, October 29th for costume contests, live music and specials all night long! Family Friendly Fun is from 6 - 9 p.m. and features candy & treat stations, face painting, bounce houses, costume contests & prizes, DJ and fun for all! Hollyweird Halloween Block Party continues from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dress to impress, there will be costume contests with cash prizes, outdoor bars and live bands!

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Remember, Hollywood is plastic and foam free! Please consider bringing a reusable water bottle and leave plastic bags and other single-use plastics at home.

Sunday, October 30 from 7 - 10 p.m.

Enjoy a FREE concert by the Cuban funk sensation, Cimafunk, as he wraps up his worldwide El Alimento tour at ArtsPark at Young Circle. Bring a blanket or beach chair, and your favorite dancing partner. Warm up set by Mr. Pauer.

Produced by Rhythm Foundation.

As a reminder, this venue is plastic and foam-free. Single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at the ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags.

Youth Light the Night Halloween Spectacular

Monday, October 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Free family fun including Trunk O Treating, bounces houses, a haunted house, games, food music and more!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
2400 Charleston Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

If you are considering starting a business in Florida, you will not want to miss this free session that will cover:

How to protect your assets
Personal liability
Management Styles
Business law and tax advice
Selecting a business name
Licensing, taxes, and other regulations

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Register here.

Rent a Paddleboard on Hollywood Beach

PADL rental kiosks locations on Hollywood Beach include:

Liberty Street in the North Beach area
Keating Park, 2500 S. Ocean Drive in the South Beach area

PADL Rental Fees are as follows:

$19 per hour for non-members
$24.99 monthly membership or $99.99 for a 6 month membership
Members receive 2 hours free every day. Additional hours and boards are $10 per hour

Paddlecraft Hours of Operation on Hollywood Beach:

Paddlecraft are allowed to utilize the entire length of the the municipal beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Paddlecraft are allowed at all hours south of Madison Street (The Keating Park kiosk is located south of Madison Street)
Paddlecraft are allowed at all hours north of Liberty Street.(The New Hampshire Street kiosk is located north of Liberty Street)
In the Central Beach area, south of Liberty Street and north of Madison Street, paddlecraft must remain 100 yards from shore during the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (The kiosk at Charnow Park is set to comply with the rules set forth in City Ordinance 99.02.)

To learn more, visit the PADL website For links to "How To" videos from PADL and information on paddleboarding in Hollywood, including guided paddleboard options, launch sites on Hollywood Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, and additional information on water activities, please visit the City's website.

Plastic and Foam Free Hollywood Beach City Owned Properties and City Vendors

REMINDER: Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free

Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors

The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.

If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.

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