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Candlelight Concerts feature all genres across South Florida

You may have seen ads and announcements on social media about Candlelight Concerts throughout South Florida. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music. What is Candlelight? These concerts give the public …

Free ‘Kids To Parks Day’ festivities in Plantation

Kids To Parks Day events are a great opportunity for youngsters to appreciate nature and activities outdoors.  Kids To Parks Day in Plantation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and entry is free.  The venue is Deicke Park, 1200 NW 106th Avenue, Plantation 33322.  Activities include: scavenger hunt  games  water activities  art …

Free South Florida Center for Percussive Arts Spring Showcase

Students, an ensemble and special guests will be banging drums, bongos and other percussion instruments at Dolphin Mall’s VIVO outdoor entertainment space on Sunday, May 17, starting at noon during the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts Spring Showcase. The event is free but RSVP is required. The day kicks off at noon with individual …

Pet Expo at Dog Park in Parkland with free entry

The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional festivals, free films and other events.  Many events are free and open to the public.  Events in 2026 include Homes Fur Dogs Pet Expo Homes Fur Dogs Expo is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road, Parkland. The …

Free live music on Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive Promenade free concerts

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

Capital One Café offers free handcrafted beverage every week this baseball season

Everyone knows the tagline, “What’s in your wallet?” But did you know Capital One Bank also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome …

Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

Light show, street performers & outdoor bar at Art Walk in Oakland Park

For a delightful excursion that’s friendly to your wallet, Oakland Park is hosting the Oakland Park Art Walk. The event 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. May 16 is free, with free activities and entertainment artists and artisan vendors street performers artists working on projects LED light show face painting, glitter tattoos and other activities The …

Free and cheap Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami

Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Their post-finale show is a Summer multimedia family concert themed “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. …

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