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The Broward Parks and Recreation Division is presenting Parks Fest at Tradewinds Park, featuring Florida Youth Orchestra. Parks Fest  in 2024 is 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21 and entry is free. The fee for parking at the event is $5. The family fun day includes vehicles on display, food trucks, and a …

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You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Admission is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free: 8th Annual Miami Beach Youth Festival Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 3-10:30 …

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All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, with some exceptions Entry is …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful. Gallery Night runs from 6-10 p.m. Gables Gallery Night runs through March 1, 2024. Click here to see a …

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Jupiter Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest returns to Abacoa Amphitheatre in Jupiter on Saturday, April 6, 2024 — and we have a discount on tickets for you. For a limited time, you can score a 40% discount on tickets. The Jupiter Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest will be split up into two parts. Session 1 …

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Jazz pros and student artists participate in Jazz Jams  in Fort Lauderdale, and the jams are free to attend for spectators.  The events are at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Parking is free. In 2024, Jazz Jams are 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. first Fridays January to June for a delightful event that’s …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. The event is the first Friday of most months, but occasionally the date changes. Featured bands include: November …

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For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a festival with live entertainment, exhibitors and things to do for kids.  Earth Day festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday April 6, and entry is free. For youngsters, the event includes a  kids area with hands-on activities, art projects and rides.  Food, drinks and other …

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