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Music Club of Hollywood free concerts

The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown featuring 3 Generations. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. South Florida folk & Acoustic Music Festival …

Art festivals, artisan markets, bazaars and craft fairs

Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

Broward County Parks Passports can save on parking

On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks charge a $3 fee per vehicle to enter. For those who visit county parks regularly on weekends, the Annual Parks Passport may be an attractive deal. The annual park pass costs $30 and allows a vehicle with up to eight people in it to enter without paying …

Free surf and paddleboard lessons in Deerfield Beach

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited, and registrants should sign up in advance to ensure a spot. To attend, participants register online. Island Water Sports is at …

Free Broward ArtLit library festival includes entertainment

Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Pembroke Pines. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year’s festival will include creative and artistic interactive experiences related to nature and The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson and the …

Free outdoor music and dancing in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in 2026 will be: …

New World Symphony Fellows Blue Concerts are ‘Pay What You Wish’

New World Symphony audience

If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …

‘Mid-Adventures of Pinocchio’ by Fantasy Theatre Factory: $5 stage shows for kids

Fantasy Theatre Factory

Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2026 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale: Saturday, January 10, at 11:30 …

Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

Free outdoor New World Symphony concerts 2025-2026

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

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