Around Town: Things to Do

Sign Up Now for Bunny Home Visits this Saturday!

Hippity-Hoppity, here comes Floppy! Spring is here, and BSO is excited to offer Bunny Home Visits on April 2 to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

• When: Saturday April 2 MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE; SPOTS ARE LIMITED
• Where: Your home
• More details:
• Visit Tamarac.me/BSObunny to sign up for your home visit. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
• A ticket will need to be reserved for each child in your household.
• Please be available between 9am and 1pm.
• City of Tamarac residents only.
• Please note that this is a public event; photos may be taken and used publicly for illustration, advertising, and web or social media content.

This Friday! Groove on the Grass – Concerts in the Park

Groove on the grass and enjoy live music from local bands.

• When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on:
  • Friday, April 1^st: Musix Groove (Latin)
  • Friday, May 6^th: Turnstiles (Billy Joel Tribute)
• Where: Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321  
• Cost: Free
• More details:
  • Bring your lawn chairs or blankets
  • Food will be available for purchase

This Saturday! Wet & Wild Egg Splash

• When: April 2, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Where: Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th St, Tamarac, FL 33321
• Cost: $5 per guest
• More details:
  • Enjoy a decorated pool deck and three-hour pool session while splashing around during the egg hunt.
  • Bring your swimsuit and a basket!
  • Egg hunt start times:
    • Ages 2-4: 10:15 am
    • Ages 5-7: 10:30 am
    • Ages 8-10: 10:45 am

Reminders

Movies in the Park

Enjoy a free big screen movie in the park.

• When:
  • April 8th, 8pm: Peter Rabbit 2
  • May 13th, 8pm: Encanto
• Where: Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321  
• Cost: Free
• More details:
  • Bring your lawn chairs or blankets
  • Movies begin at sundown

SpringFest

• When: April 9; the egg hunt starts promptly at 10:00 am
• Where: Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77^th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321
• Cost: Free
• More details:
  • Join the SpringFest fun at this free event. Families will enjoy:
  • A bounce house
  • Games
  • An egg hunt…
  • …and much more.
  • Bring your basket and join Peter Cottontail on his trail to find some yummy colorful eggs!
• More information: please contact (954) 597-3674.

Move with the Mayor

Join Mayor Michelle J. Gomez for a morning of Body Sculpting, and mark your calendars for more fun and healthy events.

Upcoming Move with the Mayor Events

• Zumba with Maria
  • When: April 29, 6:00 pm
  • Where: Tamarac Sports Complex Field 5, 9901 NW 77th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321

• Jazzercise with Warren
  • When: May 20, 6:00 pm
  • Where: Caporella Aquatic Center Pavilion, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321

Attention Runners and Walkers: Join Vice Mayor Mike Gelin in the Tamarac Run Club

Walkers and runners of all ages can stay healthy and get their steps in, meet neighbors and build community with Tamarac Vice Mayor Mike Gelin.

• When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 pm
• Where: Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77^th Street, Tamarac, FL 33321
• Register: Online or in-person at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33351
• More information: Call 954-597-3620.

 Mind-Cleansing Meditation: In-Person and Online

• When: Beginning Friday March 4 and reoccurring at 11:00 am on the first and third Friday of each month
• Where:
  • In-Person: Tamarac Community Center, 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33351
  • Online: Participants will be provided with an access link following pre-registration. Internet access and a quiet space is required.
• More details:
  • Enjoy learning about the purpose and process of meditation, to be followed by a guided 30-minute meditation session.
  • Space is limited.
  • Advance registration is required for in-person and virtual sessions by calling (954) 597-3642.

Positive Adjustment and Support Group: In-Person and Online

• When: Beginning Monday March 7 and reoccurring at 11:00 am every Monday from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Where:
  • In-Person: Tamarac Community Center, 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33351
  • Online: Participants will be provided with an access link following pre-registration. Internet access and a quiet space is required.
• More details:
  • Sessions are led by a licensed mental health therapist
  • Participants will learn strategies to cope with life changes
  • Space is limited.
  • Advance registration is required for in-person and virtual sessions by calling (954) 597-3642.
  • More information is available here.

The Tamarac Farmers’ Market

• When: Every Sunday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Where: Tamarac Veterans Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321.
• More details: For more information, call 954-597-3620.

City Provides Residents Free Rides to the Tamarac Farmers’ Market

• When: On the 2^nd and 4^th Sunday of the month. The shuttle service will pick up residents from their homes prior to 10:00 am; the return shuttle will leave the park at 12:00 pm.
• Where: The Farmers Market is held at Tamarac Veterans Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321.
• More details: This free service is available for Tamarac Residents only
• More information: Please call 954-597-3649.

Check Out More Great City Activities

Tamarac’s “Eat Healthy, Be Active” Program

Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation invites you to attend “Eat Healthy, Be Active,” a series of community workshops designed to promote good health and reduce the risk of chronic skin disease.

Find more details here.

For more information or to be placed on the interest list, please contact (954) 597-3642.

City of Tamarac Food Pantry Open to Qualified Residents

The City’s Food Pantry is open to qualified residents the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Thursday of every month while supplies last!

Residents can visit once a month to receive a supply of non-perishable food, such as canned vegetables, beans, fruits, meats, pasta, nut butters, jams, baby food and formula.

With COVID-19 safety in mind, the Pantry operates by appointment only on the first and second Thursday of each month. Only one member of a registered household may be served during their scheduled 30-minute session. Masks are required for the duration of each visit.

• When: By appointment only on the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Thursday of every month, while supplies last
• Where: Call 954-597-3626 to schedule an appointment
• Requirements:
  • Must be a Tamarac resident
  • Must be experiencing a financial hardship
  • Must be within these income guidelines*:

*Per City of Tamarac

Additional Upcoming Food Distribution Events

The Korean United Methodist Church of South Florida, at 6501 W. Commercial Blvd., is hosting its food distribution events from 8:00 am – 10:30 a.m. on most Saturdays.

Note: For further details on Tamarac’s Social Services programs, visit https://www.tamarac.org/573/Social-Services.

Did You Know?

Sponsor a special event!

Sponsoring a special event is a great marketing approach to reach your desired audience. By partnering with the City of Tamarac, we will provide you with an avenue to promote your business and assist in increasing visibility in the community. Contact the Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department at 954-597-3624 for more information.

Concert in the Park Band Inquiries

To submit your band’s information for upcoming Concert in the Park events, please email the city and include your band’s name, music genre, and links to your website, YouTube channel, etc. Submission does not guarantee a spot in the concert line-up.

Food Truck and Food Vendor Inquiries

Submit your information by email to be put on the City’s food vendor list.