Patti Roth

Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment.  ArtsPark is a popular outdoor oasis in the downtown district on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Featured events in  2026 include 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6 reggae flair is featured with bands including SunDub, Kaylan Arnold, Easy Star All Stars 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. …

Events showcasing sleek sporty vehicles, vintage rides and intriguing exotics are popular in South Florida.  Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you’re displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early. Prior to venturing out, it’s wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event …

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …

Order fare from food trucks, groove to live entertainment and peruse spiffy vehicles on display at Hot Rods & Hot Dogs event in Coconut Creek.  Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and entry is free with food available for purchase. The venue is the community …

You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

For another kind of nightlife, try an evening nature walk at a Broward park.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, fun …

Patriotic festivities for July Fourth in South Florida include fireworks, parades and old-fashioned family fun. Many 4th of July events in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach are free. Many events feature live music and free concerts. Most July 4 fireworks displays in 2026 are July 4 but a few other events are on other …

Festive Juneteenth events in Broward include entertainment, speakers and festivals with activities for kids. Juneteenth is a federal holiday representing freedom from slavery in the United States. In Broward, Juneteenth events are various dates, and plenty offer free entry. Juneteenth events in 2026  in Broward include Hollywood Documentary film about racial integration in Hollywood is …

The Family Pride event at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale features free entry. The Pride event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and it includes Pride-theme activities. The Museum of Discovery and Science features exhibits, demonstrations and STEAM activities for kids. Activities for the Pride event include:  …

While plenty of towns in Florida feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for  its Independence Day extravaganza, with fireworks and festivities July 3. On July 4, there’s a parade.  Weston Hometown Fourth of July event  Weston Hometown Fourth of July in 2026 includes fireworks, games and festivities from 6 …

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., 11 …