Patti Roth

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free March 18, March 25, March 30 – April …

Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and a calendar of St. Patrick’s Day events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2026 in …

Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band.  St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2026 are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, with a parade at 1 …

The Joy and Happiness Festival in Miramar offers free entry, and a lot of activities to make people of all ages happier.  The event in 2026 is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14.  The event includes: performances teen gaming truck kite flying  joy parade  food vendors  pets permitted games  The venue is Branca …

YMCA South Florida organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults.  Free lessons in 2026 are March 16 to March 20, and registration is required online.  YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood.  Residency in Broward is …

With a popular event in Davie, the Broward Natural Resources Division offers the opportunity for Broward residents to nab free trees. Water Matters Day in 2026 is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328. Entry into the park is $3 per vehicle with up …

St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …

The City of Deerfield Beach is producing a free All That Jazz concert series under the stars on selected Friday nights. The events are at various parks, so bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase. Here is the upcoming schedule: Friday, March 13. The Smooth Operators, 8 p.m., Pastor Willie James …

Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker Punch May 8: Big Rock Band Events are at Bamford Sports …