Searching for an event venue near Coconut Creek with professional sound and real auditorium seating? The Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale, at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park, is about 17 minutes from Coconut Creek. Its Main Auditorium seats 275 for a heritage night or talent show, or 110 for a seated quinceañera dinner, and the lot parks 150 cars.
At a glance
- From Coconut Creek: about 17 minutes and 8.9 miles by car (typical time; traffic varies).
- Main Auditorium: 2,944 sq ft; 275 auditorium-style or 110 for a seated dinner.
- Welcome Lobby: 1,418 sq ft; up to 200 cocktail-style for arrivals, photos and mingling.
- Multipurpose Room: 1,026 sq ft; 70 cocktail-style, 50 auditorium-style or 40 conference-style.
- Sound and video: professional booth with projection, streaming and a teleprompter, staffed by the Center’s team.
- Parking and kitchen: on-site lot for 150 vehicles; kitchen access with the Auditorium or Multipurpose Room.
- To book: call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868.
Why Coconut Creek groups look to Oakland Park for cultural programs and quinceañeras
Coconut Creek calls itself “an innovative and engaged community with a small-town personal touch,” and its cultural life backs that up. Each year the Coconut Creek Multicultural Circle and the city host ArtsFest together. You can read about it on the city’s ArtsFest page.
Groups that perform at a festival like that often want an indoor show of their own: a heritage night, a dance recital, a youth talent showcase or an awards dinner. Those programs need things a park pavilion or a living room can’t give them. They need a front-of-room performance area, a sound system someone knows how to run, rows of seats, and a space for the audience to mingle at intermission.
Family milestones follow the same pattern. In the 2020 census, 25.13% of Coconut Creek residents identified as Hispanic or Latino, and quinceañeras remain one of the biggest nights in a family’s calendar. The Main Auditorium can host the presentation, the waltz and the dinner under one roof.
How far is it from Coconut Creek?
From the center of Coconut Creek, the venue is about 8.9 miles by car, typically about 17 minutes. The usual route leaves via Wynmoor Circle, heads south on Lyons Road, continues on Northwest 31st Avenue, then runs east on West Commercial Boulevard (SR 870) and East Commercial Boulevard to North Dixie Highway.
That is a typical free-flow estimate measured from the city’s center. Families coming from the MainStreet district or the Tradewinds Park area will see slightly different times, and traffic varies by day and hour. On a Saturday evening, add some cushion for performers who need to arrive early for sound check.
Heritage nights, talent shows and quinceañeras
Cultural association programs
The venue’s list of welcome events includes concerts, celebrations, fundraisers and non-profit organization events. A heritage night might open with a reception in the lobby, move into the Main Auditorium for 90 minutes of music, dance and spoken word, and close with dessert back in the lobby. With seating for 275 in rows, a cultural association can invite members, families and friends without turning anyone away.
Youth showcases and recitals
Dance schools, music teachers and youth groups need a clear performance area, good sound and seats where proud parents can actually see. The professional sound and video booth can run microphones, play backing tracks and project slides of the performers’ names. Ask about recording, too, so families have a keepsake. For a sense of what live performance looks like here, see the arts at CSL.
Quinceañeras
A quinceañera usually runs from a grand entrance through a formal presentation, a waltz with family, dinner, toasts and dancing. The Main Auditorium seats 110 for a seated dinner on thirteen 60-inch rounds, leaving the front of the room open for the court’s choreography. The Welcome Lobby, which holds up to 200 standing, makes a natural spot for photos as guests arrive.
Which room fits your guest count?
Start with the format. A performance where everyone faces the front holds more people than a dinner where everyone sits at rounds.
| Room | Size | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 2,944 sq ft | 275 auditorium-style, 110 seated dinner | Heritage nights, talent shows, recitals, quinceañera dinners |
| Welcome Lobby | 1,418 sq ft | 200 cocktail-style | Arrivals, photo backdrops, intermission and dessert receptions |
| Multipurpose Room | 1,026 sq ft | 70 cocktail-style, 50 auditorium-style, 40 conference-style | Performer green room, rehearsals, board meetings, small workshops |
Booking more than one room for a show is common: the auditorium for the audience, the Multipurpose Room for performers getting ready. The venue rental page shows each space in detail.
Explore the auditorium, lobby and Multipurpose Room
What’s included: tables, linens, place settings and the kitchen
A Main Auditorium rental comes with a full set of furniture and tableware:
- Thirteen 60-inch round tables (seating 8 each) with basic linens
- Two 18×72-inch, six 30×96-inch and six 18×96-inch rectangular buffet tables with basic linens
- Six 34×34-inch square card tables, handy for a gift table or ticket check-in
- Six 24-inch round high-top cocktail tables with black linens or spandex
- 275 tan banquet chairs, two blue linen couches and two blue linen club chairs
- Place settings for 200: salad and dinner plates, full dinnerware, basic linen napkins and water glasses
The kitchen comes with the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room. Your caterer will find two microwave ovens, a commercial coffee maker, a double-door refrigerator and a commercial reach-in refrigerator with 26 tray holders, which is plenty of room for trays of pastelitos and a cake that needs to stay cold. Password-protected complimentary Wi-Fi is included.
Setting the scene: lobby arrivals, dinner layout and program space
Think of the evening as three zones. The Welcome Lobby is the first impression: guests come straight in from the parking lot, sign the guest book at the Guest Services desk and pose in front of your backdrop. The Main Auditorium is the heart of the program. The Multipurpose Room, if you book it, works as a quiet room for performers or the honoree’s court.
Inside the auditorium, many planners place the dinner rounds in a horseshoe around an open floor, leaving open floor at the front for performances and dancing. The booth team can help you plan where screens and microphones should go. Bring your own décor ideas to the walk-through, and Jim Wood will explain what is possible.
Planning tip: For a talent show or recital, book the Multipurpose Room alongside the auditorium. Performers get a calm place to change and warm up, and the lobby stays clear for the audience.
Planning checklist for your Coconut Creek event
- Settle the format: performance seating, a seated dinner or a mix of both.
- Call Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 to check dates, ask about policies and request a quote.
- Decide which rooms you need, including a green room for performers.
- List your sound needs: microphones, backing tracks, projection, recording or streaming.
- Line up a caterer and share the kitchen equipment list with them.
- Plan the run of show, with times for arrivals, program, dinner and dancing.
- Book a walk-through to plan décor, the photo backdrop and table layout.
- Send guests the address, 4849 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, with the Lyons Road and Commercial Boulevard route.
When to book: festival season and quinceañera season
Fall brings ArtsFest and festival season, and many cultural groups use that momentum to plan an indoor program of their own for the months that follow. If you want a spring showcase, start the conversation in the fall.
Quinceañeras are planned around a birthday, so the date is usually fixed. The earlier a family calls, the better the chance that their preferred Saturday is still open. Ask about availability as soon as the birthday month is set.
Parking and arrival for guests coming from Coconut Creek
The on-site lot holds up to 150 vehicles. For a sold-out show of 275, encourage carpools from the same school, club or congregation. Performers and vendors should arrive first so their cars, costumes and equipment are unloaded before the audience comes.
Guests walk from the lot into the Welcome Lobby. Put a greeter there with a printed program and a sign pointing to the auditorium, and the evening starts on the right note.
A venue that welcomes every community
Coconut Creek was the first city in Florida certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat, and it is known as the “Butterfly Capital of the World” thanks to Butterfly World in Tradewinds Park. It is a city that values welcoming spaces. The Center for Spiritual Living shares that spirit and welcomes events of every kind and every background; your program does not need to be spiritual. You can see the organizations it works with on the community partners page.
Planning from a neighboring city? Read our guides to workshop space near Margate, an event venue near Pompano Beach and event space near North Lauderdale, or the full guide to Broward County venue rentals.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the venue from Coconut Creek?
The Center for Spiritual Living at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park is about 8.9 miles from central Coconut Creek, typically about 17 minutes by car. The usual route uses Lyons Road, Northwest 31st Avenue and Commercial Boulevard. Times are typical estimates, and traffic varies.
Can the venue host a quinceañera?
Yes. Celebrations and banquets are among the events the venue welcomes. The Main Auditorium seats 110 for a seated dinner and includes round tables, linens and place settings, and the Welcome Lobby holds up to 200 for arrivals and photos.
How many guests can the Center for Spiritual Living hold?
The Main Auditorium seats up to 275 auditorium-style or 110 for a seated dinner. The Welcome Lobby holds up to 200 cocktail-style, and the Multipurpose Room holds 70 cocktail-style, 50 auditorium-style or 40 conference-style.
Do we have to be members or share CSL’s beliefs to rent the space?
The venue hosts a wide range of events, including weddings, concerts, conferences, banquets and nonprofit programs, alongside religious and spiritual gatherings. For the specific rental policies that apply to your group, call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868.
What are some good event venues in Broward County, Florida?
Good venues match your guest count, offer enough parking, and include the sound, seating and kitchen support your event needs. The Center for Spiritual Living in Oakland Park is a central Broward option with a 275-seat auditorium, a 200-guest lobby, a professional AV booth and parking for 150 vehicles.
What are some good party venues in Florida?
The right party venue depends on the occasion: a dinner needs tables and a kitchen, while a show needs seating and sound. An indoor room also takes rain out of the equation. In Oakland Park, the Center for Spiritual Living offers both a banquet setup for 110 and performance seating for 275.
Is there Wi-Fi for presenters and guests?
Yes. Password-protected complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Performers and presenters who need to stream or project should also talk with the Center’s booth team ahead of time.
How do I get a rental quote and check dates?
Pricing is by inquiry. Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868 for availability and a quote, or send a message through the contact page.
Want to see the auditorium and picture your event in it? Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868 to arrange a tour, or send us your date and guest count. You can also browse the full Oakland Park rental details before you call.
