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Mardi Glow J Street Block Party, Lake Worth, Feb. 13

Here’s a treat that features authentic Louisiana-rooted sounds mixed with electronic funk, reggae, rock, soul, jam-band heat, DJ switchovers, Mardi Gras masks, and neon, pop-up performances. Early evening is for families, while late-nighters can carry on at Propaganda where the party continues … ! Mardi Glow J Street Block Party When: Friday, Feb. 13, from …

Free entry for Mardi Gras festival in Hollywood

Mardi Gras in Hollywood

Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the vibrant street festival. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020.  The  Mardi Gras event includes live …

$10 Art After Dark: Something new each Friday, West Palm Beach

Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. Every Friday there’s something new to do and see, plus a showcase of up-and-coming and established performers. In essence, this after-hours weekly discounted event …

Free entry: Art and Craft Festival, Boca Raton, Feb. 14-15

All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Town Center at Boca Raton When: Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

Free: Art & Jazz on the Ave., Delray Beach, Feb. 25

Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced three times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s a community block party and admission is free. Website Art & Jazz on the Avenue: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Location: West Atlantic Avenue from …

Free: Kids Safety Fair for ages 5-10, Boca Raton, Feb. 18

Here’s a good event to take the kids to, since it’s a teacher planning day for Palm Beach County public schools. The City of Boca Raton has organized a free community event offering fun giveaways, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn important life safety skills. Kids Safety Fair When: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, from 9 …

Free Kite Days Festival at Haulover Park

The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 14-15, 2026, at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Expect to see the 100-foot flying squid, 30-foot flying scuba man, 300-square-foot parafoils and more. The folks from Skyward Kites …

Free Ignite Broward festival features dazzling light, video & 3D displays

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

Free entry for Pioneer Days festival in Deerfield Beach with parade, fireworks and entertainment

Entry is free for Pioneer Days with a parade, live bands and other festivities. The events activities for kids and artisan vendors. Pioneer Days in 2026 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Parking fees …

Arsht Center’s Free Gospel Choir Invitational

Free Gospel Sundays will be announced at a later date but in the meantime, enjoy the free Arsht Center Gospel Choir Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. Free first-access passes are now available and you can find those tickets here. They go quickly. It is also possible to wait in line on …

Free: Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth,’ Royal Palm Beach, Feb. 12-15

The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and The Village of Royal Palm Beach present the 6th annual Shakespeare by the Palms production of this classic tale. MACBETH Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 12-16, 2026, at the Veterans Park Amphitheater, located at 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd B, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. All performances start at 7 …

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