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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 …
This year’s Lantern Festival highlights the energy and symbolism of the Year of the Horse, shining a spotlight on Asian culture and artistry. Enjoy traditional Asian music, a dynamic Lion Dance performance, cultural demonstrations, and a pop-up experience featuring Asian-inspired food. Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, West Palm Beach When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from …
The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. Here is the March lineup: Sunday, March …
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. 36th annual ArtFest by the Sea Saturday-Sunday, March 7 & 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 …
More butter and syrup, please. Pancakes make everyone happy. And FREE pancakes make everyone really happy! For the 20th year, IHOP is celebrating its very own National Pancake Day on March 3, 2026. Image: IHOP On March 3, 2026, IHOP will be flipping a FREE Short Stack of its World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes for diners at …
Spring has arrived and that means plenty of events around Miami-Dade, especially annual ones like the Gifford Lane Stroll to kick off the month, then Carnaval on the Mile followed by the Calle Ocho Music Festival the next weekend. Finally, kicking off mid-month and lasting until the first week of April is the Miami-Dade County …
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is presenting “Movie Night On The Lawn,” So, grab the kids, blankets and chairs and load up the car for an outdoor film about the endangered Florida Panther. Path of the Panther When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Cost: …
Get ready to celebrate all things Irish and to wear your favorite green outfits! St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and that means fun celebrating with Irish limericks, green beer, traditional Irish food and plenty of four leaf clovers throughout Miami-Dade County. There also are St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Broward County. Keep checking back, …
Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance in the park featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The orchestra and vocalists in 2026 perform at 6:30 p.m. March 28, at the Amphitheater at 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up for the …
The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …
If you have a partner and dancing shoes and want to participate in the Que Bacano! Latin Dance Showcase, you will need to register in advance. However, even if you just want to watch on the sidelines and tap your toes under the table, you should still register since seating is limited. Admission is free and …
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