Fort Lauderdale & Dania Beach Week of Oct 8–14, 2025 | Events & Dining Guide

Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale & Dania Beach (Oct 8–14, 2025)

From the Dania Beach Oktoberfest Beerfest on Saturday to historic estates, gardens, and outstanding local dining, here’s your curated weekly guide.

Dania Beach Oktoberfest Beerfest

Festival • Dania Beach

Dania Beach Oktoberfest Beerfest — Saturday, Oct 11

Ring in fall with Bavarian spirit: unlimited sampling from craft breweries, live music and DJs, German-inspired eats, stein-holding contests, games, and family-friendly fun on the City Hall lawn.

When: Sat, Oct 11, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Dania Beach City Hall Lawn, 100 W Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL
Details & Tickets: daniabeachoktoberfest.com

Image credit: Dania Beach Oktoberfest official site

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach exterior at sunset

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach Featured Stay

Modern, beach-adjacent hotel with sleek rooms, a rooftop pool, and easy access to Las Olas, Dania Beach, and this week’s events.

  • Prime location: Steps to the sand; quick ride to Las Olas Blvd dining & nightlife; convenient jump to Dania Beach Oktoberfest.
  • Contemporary rooms & suites
  • Rooftop pool & sundeck
  • On-site dining & bar
  • Fitness center
  • Beach-friendly perks
  • Business-ready
Rooftop pool Steps to beach On-site bar & dining Fitness center Fast Wi-Fi Near Las Olas
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens walkway with palms

Historic Estate • Central Beach

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (daily)

Step into a 1920s artists’ retreat with whimsical architecture, art collections, and tropical gardens. A serene escape just off the beach.

Address: 900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 563-5393
Website: bonnethouse.org

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Butterflies in tropical aviary at Butterfly World

Nature • Coconut Creek

Butterfly World (open daily)

Wander through lush aviaries with thousands of butterflies, hummingbirds, and blooms—an all-ages favorite north of Fort Lauderdale.

Address: 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 • Phone: (954) 977-4400
Website: butterflyworld.com

Image credit: Unsplash

Historic Stranahan House Museum exterior on the New River

Heritage • Downtown Riverwalk

Historic Stranahan House Museum (tours daily)

Fort Lauderdale’s oldest building (1901) started as a trading post. Guided tours share pioneer stories on a scenic bend of the New River.

Address: 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • Phone: (954) 524-4736
Website: stranahanhouse.org

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons


Boatyard Fort Lauderdale compass logo mark

Waterfront Dining

Boatyard

Dock-and-dine vibes, fresh seafood, and a lively bar near the 17th Street Causeway. Their “Eat Local, Be Coastal” mantra says it all.

Address: 1555 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 • Phone: (954) 525-7400
Website: boatyard.restaurant

Image credit: Boatyard

Takato sushi and modern plates

Japanese-Korean Fusion

Takato

Oceanfront favorite at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach for inventive sushi, shareables, and crafted cocktails—great for a chic night out.

Address: 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 414-5160
Website: takatorestaurant.com

Image credit: Takato

BRGR Stop Fort Lauderdale burger and interior

Burgers & Shakes

BRGR Stop (Fort Lauderdale)

Playful, creative burgers and craft shakes served in a quirky space with murals and a truck-through-the-bar motif—great for casual fun.

Address: 1930 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 533-8621
Website: brgrstop.com

Image credit: BRGR Stop

Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden patio

Mexican Fusion

Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden (Oakland Park)

Vibrant taqueria with house-made tortillas, fusion tacos, and an extensive tequila & mezcal list. The garden patio is a vibe.

Address: 3200 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334 • Phone: (954) 240-5890
Website: bandolerostaqueria.com

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Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach pool deck

Stay Close to the Action — Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Lock in a convenient base for Oktoberfest and all your Fort Lauderdale plans.

  • Beach-adjacent location near Las Olas & Dania Beach
  • Rooftop pool, on-site dining & bar, fitness center
  • Modern rooms, fast Wi-Fi, work-friendly spaces
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Credits

  • Dania Beach Oktoberfest image & details: official event site.
  • Bonnet House & Stranahan House images: Wikimedia Commons.
  • Butterfly World image: royalty-free (Unsplash).
  • Restaurant images: official venue sites listed within each card.