Events this weekend

Five-day women's watersports festival across Cabarete (Jul 7–11): SUP clinics, yoga, beach cleanup, catamaran cruise, and the signature river paddle. See the official site for schedule and registration.

The Summer Artisan Fair 2026 runs July 10–26 at Plaza Independencia (Puerto Plata's Central Park). More than 120 local artisans exhibit daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM — handmade pieces, cultural displays, art, souvenirs, and cabezudos masks. A showcase of Dominican crafts for visitors and residents alike.

Watch Norway vs England live on the giant screen at El Carey Día y Noche. FIFA World Cup 2026™ — Quarter-final. Food, drinks, and football atmosphere in Puerto Plata. Kickoff per FIFA schedule (local time).

Watch Argentina vs Switzerland live on the giant screen at El Carey Día y Noche. FIFA World Cup 2026™ — Quarter-final. Food, drinks, and football atmosphere in Puerto Plata. Kickoff per FIFA schedule (local time).

Saturday karaoke at Cremo Cigar Bar — grab the mic, sing along, and enjoy cocktails with a DJ keeping the energy up.

Live bands and tribute acts on downtown Sosúa's biggest stage — local rock, pop covers, and touring performers on peak weekend nights.

Merengue and bachata dancing at D-Classico in El Batey — local rhythms, live DJs, and one of Sosúa's most authentic Dominican nightlife spots on the main strip.

Weekend nights at El Carey Día y Noche on Costambar beach — big-screen sports, live DJs, cold drinks, and a local crowd steps from the sand on Calle Reina Isabel.

Friday and Saturday party nights on Pedro Clisante in El Batey — DJs, dancing, and the highest-energy club scene in downtown Sosúa until the early hours.

Friday and Saturday DJ parties at Ojo Club on Cabarete Bay — two floors, international and Latin sets, and late-night dancing directly on the beach from 10 PM.

Early-morning walkers and joggers along Puerto Plata's Malecón — ocean breezes, stretching groups, and a daily wellness ritual on the waterfront promenade from La Puntilla to the city center.

Sandbar island (Cayo Paraíso) reached by boat from Punta Rucia — ~25 minutes each way. Shallow turquoise water, white sand, and snorkeling. Most operators run morning trips.

Informal expat and entrepreneur networking at the Sea Horse Ranch Saturday Market — founders, remote workers, and locals mingle over artisan food and coffee between Cabarete and Sosúa.

Saturday artisan fair at Sea Horse Ranch — local crafts, organic produce, live music, and community vendors on the tennis club lawn between Cabarete and Sosúa.

Shop local every Saturday with local artisans, fresh food, organic produce, and boutique fashions on the Sea Horse Ranch Tennis Club lawn.

Shorter Saturday hours at the amber museum in downtown Puerto Plata. Closed Sundays.

Half-day jungle excursion in the Imbert hills — open-air safari truck, feed playful squirrel monkeys from a fruit plate, stroll botanical trails with medicinal plants, sample organic coffee and cacao, and visit a traditional countryside home. Hotel pickup from Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Cabarete, and Playa Dorada; book through Runners Adventures or cruise excursions (~4.5 hours).

Morning kite and wing lessons, races, and beach hangouts when the trade winds kick in — most days here.

Daily reef dives and snorkeling from Sosua Diving Center on La Puntilla — 12+ sites in Sosúa Bay including reefs and wrecks, with certified guides and equipment rental.

Guided waterfall treks through limestone pools — most tours cover seven cascades; full 27-charco route for fit adventurers. ~1 hour from Puerto Plata.

Full-day sail from Puerto Plata to Sosúa Bay — two snorkeling stops on the north coast reef, lunch and drinks onboard, and a fun crew keeping the music going. Hotel pickup included on most departures.

All-inclusive day in open-air safari trucks — rural villages, coffee and cacao plantation tastings, a local school visit, and boogie boarding at a hidden beach. One of Puerto Plata's classic full-day cultural adventures (~8 hours).

Saturdays taste like tradition at Pingüi Bar — share a bowl of sancocho facing the sea at Playa El Pueblito. Gather friends and family for an afternoon of Dominican comfort food and ocean views (12–4 PM).

Daily kite, wing, surf, and eFoil sessions with Liquid Blue on Kite Beach — lessons, rentals, and guided adventures on Cabarete Bay since 2014. Book via WhatsApp +1 849-271-9573.

Soar 1,200 feet over the Atlantic at Chukka Ocean Outpost — Puerto Plata's only seaside zipline with cliff-to-ocean views, private beach time, and round-trip hotel transfers. ATV, dune buggy, and full-day Damajagua combo packages also book here.

Caribbean cable car to Pico Isabel de Torres — Christ statue and botanical gardens. Check if operating; renovation has closed the lift at times — safari truck tours may run instead.

The Dominican Republic's largest go-kart park on Highway 5 near Playa Dorada — race Cyclone, Sprint 500, Grand Prix, and bumper cars, or let kids as young as 5 drive with an adult. Playground, pitcher radar challenge, and covered cafeteria on site. Pay per ride or grab an unlimited pass; ~5 minutes from Puerto Plata, ~20 from Sosúa and Cabarete. Tel. (809) 697-0794.

16th-century Spanish fortress and museum — original cannons, colonial weapons, and Atlantic views. Sunset from La Puntilla park nearby.

Daily wind-sports culture on world-famous Kite Beach — watch pros train, browse beach cafés, and soak in Cabarete's kite and wing heritage along the bay.

Marine park open daily in Cofresí — dolphin encounters, sea lion and shark shows, exotic birds, reef snorkeling, and a giant water slide. Plan 4–6 hours.

178 multicolored umbrellas suspended over Calle San Felipe in Puerto Plata's historic center — between Calle Beller and Calle Duarte. Free open-air walkway and one of the city's most photographed spots; browse artisan shops, cafés, and street vendors nearby. About two blocks from Parque Independencia — pair with Paseo de Doña Blanca on a downtown walk.

Pedestrian alley painted in every shade of pink — a tribute to Bianca "Doña Blanca" Franceschini, who helped pioneer Puerto Plata tourism from the Hotel Europa in the late 1800s. Victorian-style details, benches, and a favorite backdrop for photos and weddings. Free to stroll between Calle Beller and Calle John F. Kennedy, steps from Parque Independencia.

Saturday night dance session at VOYVOY with guest DJs — reggaeton, dance club vibes, no cover. A Cabarete staple for locals and visitors.

Outdoor concerts and cultural shows at Anfiteatro La Puntilla on the Atlantic — weekend performances during carnival season and special events on Puerto Plata's Malecón. Lineups announced per show.

Sunset dinners at La Casita de Papi on Cabarete Central Beach — garlic shrimp paella, grilled catch, and Mediterranean-Caribbean seafood under palm trees on the sand.

Cultural performances and carnival troupes at Anfiteatro La Puntilla — folk dance, live music, and seasonal shows on Puerto Plata's waterfront stage overlooking Fortaleza San Felipe.

Street food, cold Presidentes, and típico drifting from the waterfront stalls every evening.

Weekend evenings on Puerto Plata's Malecón: informal live sets along the promenade and occasional concerts at Anfiteatro La Puntilla. Performer lineups are announced per show — check the official venue page when a date is listed.

Weekend evenings along Playa Sosúa — informal sets and DJ nights at beachfront bars including Bar 39 and the strip facing the bay.

Headliner nights at Hard Rock Cafe Sosúa — merengue, bolero, tribute acts, and touring artists as listed on the official event calendar. Tickets at the Rock Shop (Calle Duarte / Calle Beller) or WhatsApp +1 849-505-7778.

Nightly DJs and live bands on the beach deck. The default Cabarete evening — no cover most nights.

Weekend nights at Big Lee's on Cosita Rica Beach — classic rock on the speakers, karaoke, and beachfront drinks by the Atlantic.

Live bands and billed performers on the LAX beach deck — outdoor concerts and special events on Cabarete Bay with sunset views. Check LAX socials for upcoming headliners.

Evenings on Calle Pedro Clisante in El Batey — open-air restaurants, street grills, and beach-town dining as the main strip closes to traffic and fills with locals and visitors.

Nightly live music at Señor Rock in Playa Dorada Plaza — local bands playing rock, pop covers, and Caribbean favorites with dinner and drinks.

Saturday live sets at Smiley's courtyard bar on Pedro Clisante — cover bands, karaoke energy, and one of Sosúa's most reliable expat hangouts.

Beach sunrise yoga with Liquid Blue instructors on Kite Beach — calm flows to start your day, all levels welcome. Class times vary; WhatsApp +1 (849) 271-9573 to confirm the schedule and book your spot.

Oceanfront yoga at Natura Cabana's open-air temple in Perla Marina — morning flows and sunset sessions open to hotel guests and visitors. All levels; mats provided.

Live music, open mic, and jam night at VOYVOY in Cabarete. Lester Grant kicks it off — bring an instrument or borrow one. Relaxed drinks and dinner spot.

Puerto Plata Carnival 2026 on the Malecón — Sunday parades every February (Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22) culminating in the Gran Desfile Final on March 1 at Anfiteatro La Puntilla. Taimáscaro masks, comparsas, and Dominican folk culture on the North Coast.