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Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Coral …
Parties, performances and workshops are featured in South Florida to reflect historical references to freedom from slavery.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 …
What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward that includes free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount opportunities are offered. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for age 2 and younger. …
Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Discount Discounted $25 full day fares, a saving of $13 from the regular fare, are offered May 23, May 24 and May 25 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about Water Taxi and …
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 BookFest for youngsters and families in Plantation The kids and family BookFest event in 2026 …
If you prefer to skip the crowded beaches but want to do something other than a traditional poolside barbecue on Memorial Day weekend, here’s something to consider and admission is free all four days. Visit the Amazing Art Expo from Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. Hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., …
The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …
La Zarzuela Inc. is hosting a couple of Zarzuela Delights performances in May at two venues in Miami-Dade celebrating the traditional Spanish performance art that incorporates music, dance and theater. The performances are happening on two consecutive Saturdays, May 23 at 8 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. and May 30 at …
Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442. Water playground fees & discounts Splash Adventure is inside …
If your youngster is under 40 inches tall, take them over to this local ice-cream shop in Boynton Beach to get measured to see if they qualify for a free baby cone. Time to cool off and have fun, too. Kids score free ice cream at Bruster’s When: Summer of 2026 Where: 11300 S. Military …
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