Patti Roth

Fresh air. Live music. Food trucks. Pack a blanket. Entry for Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise is free.  Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and …

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

Dust off your skates & skateboards. The town of Weston enhanced Tequesta Trace Park with a skate park that includes ramps and rails. Entry is free. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tequesta Trace Skate Park is at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. The skate park is for inline …

 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays.  The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.  The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …

Safety information, bounce houses and food trucks are featured at a free event in Davie.  Ready Davie Family Fun and Public Safety event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Bergeron Rodeo arena, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie 33314. The event offers storm safety information and with activities for youngsters, …

Entry is $16 for the vibrant and popular Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival in Broward if you purchase tickets prior to the event. The fee is $19 for purchasing tickets at the event, which is on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  Entry is free for kids 11 and younger.  VIP tickets prior to the …

Vintage fire truck. History of pirates display. In addition to a variety of exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional entertainment and activities like trivia events. The museum usually is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day …

Parties, performances and workshops are featured in South Florida to reflect historical references to freedom from slavery. Hued Songs is a black arts troupe that is participating in events in Dade & Broward for Florida Emancipation Day and Juneteenth, and entry is free.  Featured Event Pompano Beach Florida Emancipation Day party is 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 …

Sweet potato pie. Performances. Food vendors. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano Beach include the Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2026, the festival is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and entry is free. It’s at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third  Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. The event includes games and face painting for …

Delight in a family picnic, tossing a Frisbee with friends or a nature walk on the Fourth of July, and Broward Regional Parks are offering free entry. The usual holiday fee is waived. Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach, TY Park in Hollywood and Tree Tops Park in Davie are among the array of  Broward regional …

Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature artists from the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  Events in 2026 include: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, woodwind quintet 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12,  string quartet 4 p.m Sunday, August 16, brass quintet  4 p.m Sunday, September 13, pops music …