Date night in Coral Springs: Peruvian and farmhouse dinners, Center for the Arts shows, a clay workshop for two, night skating and a late art gallery.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Every listing links to the venue’s own page, where the hours and prices here come from. Listings are not a ranking. Call ahead; hours change for holidays and private events.
A night out in Coral Springs usually means dinner on University Drive or Sample Road and a show, a class or a skate. Downtown, around Sample Road and University Drive, the City Hall garage at 9500 W. Sample Road is free.
Plan the night
- Shows: Center for the Arts box office, 954-344-5990
- Art workshop for two: Museum of Art, 954-340-5000
- Night skating: Panthers IceDen, 954-835-8500
- Kids covered: city Parents Night Out, Friday, Dec. 11, 954-345-2200
Dinner
- Bravo Peruvian Kitchen, 9711 W. Sample Road · 954-688-9265. A Peruvian restaurant; its menu is on its site. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends, according to its site.
- Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, 3314 N. University Drive, at Cornerstone · 561-816-2090. Open until 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 9 p.m. other nights, with cocktails and a daily 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour.
- Tap 42 Craft Kitchen + Bar, 3111 N. University Drive, Suite 100 · 954-688-6944. Covered, string-lit patio; open until midnight Friday and Saturday. Wine Wednesday takes $20 off bottles with an entree, the restaurant says.
- Big Bear Brewing Co., 1800 N. University Drive · 954-341-5545. House-brewed beer since 1997; open until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and it takes reservations.
More restaurants are on the way at Cornerstone, including a wine bar; see our downtown guide.
A show
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, has free parking and valet at some events. Coming up:
| Date | Show | Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Raga Boyz and Shae Gill: Generations Tour | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Nov. 6 | Pop 2000 Tour | 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 18 | A Magical Cirque Christmas | 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 24 | The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | We Three Kings, the Irish Dance Christmas Sensation | 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 29 | Swan Lake, United European Ballet Company | 7 p.m. |
Doors open an hour before showtime.
Make something together
The Museum of Art’s Clay Dates are relaxed, beginner-friendly ceramics workshops for two (or one), where you make pottery or a sculpture from scratch. They run 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, Saturday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Creative Studios, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Register through the museum’s page.
The museum’s new gallery at 3380 N. University Drive stays open until 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and admission is free; its “Picasso: A Graphic Journey” show opens with the gallery on Friday, Oct. 9. A talk, “Picasso’s Prints: The Modernists Medium,” is on Saturday, Oct. 24. See the events page.
Night skating
Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Drive, runs Friday and Saturday night public skating at $22 online or $24 at the door, skates included. Every skater needs an online account first, and times are on the drop-in calendar. Skate aids are not available on Friday nights.
Late and live
For live music after 10 p.m., the nearest stage is Legends Lounge at Casino Coco, 5550 NW 40th St. in neighboring Coconut Creek: Top 40 performances 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. More in our nightlife guide.
Free date ideas
The city’s free Patriotic Community Concert on the City Hall lawn, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and Light Up the Lawn on Saturday, Dec. 5, make easy, free evenings; bring a blanket. For a morning date, the guided Sandy Ridge Sanctuary walk at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of most months is free. See free things to do.
What this means for you
- Book the Center for the Arts ahead for weekend shows, then eat on University Drive.
- Clay Dates run one Saturday a month this fall; register on the museum’s page.
- Parents of younger kids: the city’s Parents Night Out on Dec. 11 runs 6 to 9 p.m.
Related: brunch, downtown Coral Springs and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do on a date night in Coral Springs?
Dinner on University Drive or Sample Road, a show at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, a beginner clay workshop at the Museum of Art’s Creative Studios, or Friday and Saturday night public skating at Panthers IceDen.
What time does the Coral Springs Museum of Art close on weekends?
The gallery at 3380 N. University Drive is open noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed Sunday. Admission is free.
Is there night skating at Panthers IceDen?
Yes. Friday and Saturday night public sessions cost $22 online or $24 in person, skate rental included, at 3299 Sportsplex Drive. Times are on the rink’s drop-in calendar.
Is there babysitting for parents’ night out in Coral Springs?
The city’s Parents Night Out for ages 5 to 12 is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, $25 a child. Registration opens later.
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