Things to Do in Hollywood FL (2025)

South Florida’s largest weekend market hums with 300-plus vendors, from Caribbean bites to small-batch bakers and makers. Highlighted by Food & Wine and covered by the Miami Herald, it’s a lively snapshot of the region’s flavors and communities.

At ArtsPark, work one-on-one with pros to shape your own piece in 20 minutes. Founded by Brenna Baker, seen on Netflix’s Blown Away, this studio blends education, craft, and downtown energy—hands-on culture you take home.

A community-rooted contemporary art hub presenting exhibitions, film, and youth programs year-round. Recent shows and a robust Community Gallery underscore its role as a platform for local voices, praised by regional arts outlets.

This eccentric Intracoastal icon has slung burgers since 1975. GQ crowned its sirloin patty the best in America, a call echoed on national TV. Driftwood décor, tiki shade, and salty breezes deliver pure Old Florida vibes.

An oceanfront brewpub where house beers meet sea air. Locals call out the Mango IPA and easy-drinking lagers; regional food writers have chronicled its beachfront brewing footprint. Grab a pint and watch the Broadwalk flow.

Family-run rentals—surreys, cruisers, blades, and beach-accessible chairs—make the Broadwalk’s two miles of sea views effortless. Praised by locals for friendly service and accessibility, it’s an easy way to live like a beach regular for a day.

Downtown’s soccer HQ and community living room hosts supporters’ groups, live music, and late-night craic. Local guides and nightlife writers consistently shout it out for atmosphere, taps, and hearty Irish fare.

A long-running, locally owned seafood house with Intracoastal views, live music nights, and a popular brunch. Frequently recommended by area tourism editors and dining writers for stone crab season and sunset dining.

An indie gallery championing pop and urban contemporary art, with curated shows and ArtWalk participation. Listed on Artsy and noted by local event calendars, it brings collecting and conversation to street level.

Family-operated and famed for stone crab (October–May), Billy’s runs its own fisheries to keep claws and seafood ultra-fresh. A fixture in local dining roundups, it’s where many South Floridians celebrate stone crab season.

On third Saturdays, a local curator leads free gallery and mural walkabouts during ArtWalk, connecting you with artists and indie spaces. A staple on community calendars, it’s a low-key way to meet Hollywood’s creative scene.