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$5 entry to Orchids & Arts Festival, Miami Beach

This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 9 a.m. …

Free: Dance All Day Fest at The Square in West Palm Beach

The Dance All Day Fest is a community event that encourages movement, creativity and fun for all ages. The free event includes community dance classes led by local teaching artists, pop-up performances by some of South Florida’s most talented artists and companies, a marketplace featuring interactive arts activities, dance & activewear vendors, plus local fare …

Live bands rock out in Hollywood

Rock out with a free live performance in Hollywood. Bands are featured at occasional events at Boulevard Heights amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33020. Events in 2024 include 7 p.m. Friday,  March 29 Silver Wings Band performs rock favorites 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 The Fabulons Parking is free. Bring a blanket or portable seat. …

Water parks, splash pads and pools in Broward open for spring break

Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

Play trivia at restaurants, pubs & other venues in Broward

If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

New World Symphony: Free or ‘pay what you wish’ performances

Over the next few weeks, New World Symphony is hosting two free performances that push the boundaries of classical music. On Monday, March 18, at 7 p.m., the New World Symphony Fellows present Cello + Dance: Richter, Rachmaninoff and Ravel. Blending music and movement, this one-night-only performance features dancers from Miami City Ballet and Dimensions …

Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

Discounted movies at Coral Gables Art Cinema

Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. To receive the discounts, however, you’ll need to purchase an annual …

Free MOAD Family Days in Miami

The Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower has moved their Family Day to remote locations while the venue undergoes renovations. GOGO MOAD is part of the Museum Without Boundaries initiative. Here’s the upcoming schedule: Thursday, April 4, 5-7 p.m. Wolfson Market & Movie Night, MDC Wolfson Campus MDC Wolfson …

Picturesque parks and natural areas

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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