Upcoming & Past Events
Events for 2011
A Candy Cane Hunt will be held on Saturday, December 10th from 10am to 1pm for children of all ages! The event is free so bring your family and friends and enjoy some holiday cheer, create holiday delights, hunt for hidden candy canes and celebrate the holidays with the entire family. Stay tuned!
An Art event that will involve Riverside Park, Sailboat Bend and Tarpon River is being planned for Saturday, October 15th. Our neighborhood will present Art Across the Bridge and will predominantly feature offerings by local artists. This event will be discussed at the monthly neighborhood meetings and any assistance is appreciated. If you yourself are, or know of anyone who is an artist, this is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Please see attached flyer and application.
Events for 2010
A Candy Cane Hunt will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 10am to 1pm for children of all ages! RPRA is planning to actively participate in this event with the city's Parks & Rec Dept by selling refreshments. We need volunteers to help us at this fund-raiser so don't be shy. See brochure for more details.
On Saturday, May 22nd at 12:30pm in the Coontie Hatchee Park, Riverside Park will be giving awards to the FLPD, FLFD and Parks & Rec as part of Appreciation Day. We are recognizing those organizations that have provided outstanding work in support of the neighborhood. There will be food & fun for everyone between 11am and 2pm.
Events for 2009
The City of Fort Lauderdale and Riverside Park will host the grand opening of Coontie Hatchee Park on Saturday, November 21st at 9am. Coontie Hatchee Park has been under construction for the last year and the neighborhood is looking forward to the opening. Refreshments will be served.
The first neighborhood Block of Art is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th from 10am to 5pm at the Riverside Park community center. It will consist of an Art Show with food, childrens' games and entertainment.
On Saturday morning, January 21st, students from Stranahan HS and neighbors from Riverside Park will meet to cleanup around the High School. Refreshments will be served!
Events for 2008
The Riverside Park Residents' Association is sponsoring a Summer Block Party on Saturday, June 21st from 2 to 6pm. There will be lots of food, drink and games for everyone! There will also be prizes, raffles and art for sale. Please consider bringing a covered dish or desert.
