It's the first weekend of 2020 and everyone should start their year off with an exciting activity! From rooftop parties to Billy Joel tributes, events in Fort Lauderdale are going to kickstart your new year with fun for everyone.

Check out these top things to do in Fort Lauderdale this weekend if you want to make the first Friday of 2020 a memorable one. For more things to do in Fort Lauderdale, 954Area is your go-to guide for all local Fort Lauderdale events.

Sunset Kayak Tour

on Friday, 3 Jan, 2020 4:30 PM
at Whiskey Creek Hideout
6503 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
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Escape the hustle-and-bustle of the city and join us weekly on Fridays to experience sunset in a new way. Paddle South to the Dania Beach pier a mile and a half down the Whiskey creek past the beach through the mangroves into the calm shallow waters to the intercoastal

Turnstiles Tribute to Billy Joel

on Friday, 3 Jan, 2020 7:30 PM
at Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar & Banquets
1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
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South Florida based Tribute Band "Turnstiles - The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel" has performed to 100's of thousands of enthusiastic Billy Joel fans all over the US and receive rave reviews wherever they go. Faithfully recreating Billy's mu

Brush & Brunch

on Saturday, 4 Jan, 2020 11:00 AM
at Festival Marketplace
2900 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Attending Interested

Painting Class with instructor , no experience necessary. Brunch And Paint.

Hype Fest 2 Year Anniversary

on Saturday, 4 Jan, 2020 1:00 PM
at Urban League of Broward County
560 Northwest 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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Buying and selling streetwear items has never been easier... presenting to you Hypefest! A new and upcoming event dedicated to the passion and appreciation of a variety of apparel. Featuring some of your favorite local consignment stores such as @Sneakpeekluxury, @Daily

ON THE ROOFTOP @ MCSORLEYS FEATURING ASTRONOMAR |NIGHT BASS|PSYCHO DISCO|

on Saturday, 4 Jan, 2020 7:00 PM
at McSorley’s Beach Pub
837 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd 837 North, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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On The Rooftop @ MCSORLEYS Featuring ASTRONOMAR | HUNTER REID with MASS APPEAL, RICH DIETZ, ROO, PHONEKS, JWULF & MESSY JESSY

Tequila & Turntables!

on Saturday, 4 Jan, 2020 7:00 PM
at The Whole Enchilada-Plantation
8000 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33388
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TEQUILA & TURNTABLES! Spin it with The Whole Enchilada Plantation on every first Saturday of the month from 7pm - 11pm featuring drink specials and an all vinyl DJ set!#TacosAndDreams

In The End - Tribute to Linkin Park

on Friday, 3 Jan, 2020 8:00 PM
at Revolution Live
100 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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IN THE END - Tribute to Linkin Park w/ AudioEcho – Chris Cornell Tribute

Sunday Jazz Brunch & Vegan Fine Farmers Market

on Sunday, 5 Jan, 2020 11:00 AM
at Vegan Fine Foods
330 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Attending Interested

***NEW*** We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 2nd Vegan Fine Farmers Market during our monthly Jazz Brunch on Sunday, January 5th!

Spanglish Thursdays @ Blue Martini Ft Lauderdale

on Thursday, 2 Jan, 2020 8:00 PM
at Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Attending Interested

Spanglish Thursdays! Ladies Drink Free 8pm-11pm with Ticket ! No Cover with Ticket

Sunday Rewind Adult Skate Nights

on Sunday, 5 Jan, 2020 7:00 PM
at Xtreme Action Park
5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Attending Interested

Adults 18 and over are invited to join us for a special skate night every Sunday at Xtreme Action Park for our Sunday Rewind Skate Night Special. Only $10 per person includes skate rental and classic DJ music with hits from the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and more!