Events at Markham Park
Markham Park in Sunrise hosts something almost every week. Every Saturday night, the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association opens the Fox Observatory grounds for free public stargazing from sunset, weather permitting. The park is also home to big seasonal events like the South Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival in November, free-admission days that Broward County announces for holidays such as Veterans Day weekend, and naturalist programs on the nature trails. Upcoming dates are listed below; for park hours and fees, see location and directions.
Events
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Free Gate Admission for Everyone to Salute Veterans!
Markham Park 16001 W State Rd 84, Sunrise, FL, United StatesThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners has approved a weekend gate entrance fee waiver to salute veterans! All regional parks that charge a gate entrance fee, including Markham Park & Target Range, will offer free admission to everyone. The entrance fee waiver does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, [...]
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South Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival
Markham Park 16001 W State Rd 84, Sunrise, FL, United StatesHuge hot air balloons, music, festival food and family fun come to Markham Park for two evenings on November 13 and 14, 2026. Gates open at 5 PM; balloons inflate and tethered balloon rides ($35 per person, sold onsite, weather permitting) begin around 6:30 PM. Around 9 PM each night, stick around for the Hot [...]
$19.10
Suggest Your Event To Our Calendar
Hosting an event at Markham Park? Contact us with the name, date, time and a link, and we’ll consider adding it to the calendar.
