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Free Sistrunk Festival includes a parade, entertainment & kids zone

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

Free Sounds of The Town concerts in Davie

Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: February 27: Southern Blood (Orange Blossom Festival kickoff) March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker Punch May 8: …

Free Friday Night Sound Waves, vendors and festivals at Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment and lively events are featured at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Featured Events Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through April.  Here is the schedule: Friday, …

Popeyes $5 Faves Menu extended to April 12

Popeyes started off the year strong with lots of value for diners on a budget. Now, it’s extending those popular $5 Faves through April 12, 2026. The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank.  Photo: Popeyes From Jan. 5 to Feb. …

Blarney Bash in Broward features an Irish vibe

If you like lively theme festivals, put this event on your to do list. Blarney Bash features food, beverages and entertainment with an Irish twist. The event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, in Coral Springs, and entry is free.  The event includes: food trucks and adult beverages for purchase …

Play trivia at restaurants, bars & 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 …

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 …

TY Park in Hollywood offers delightful walking, jogging & biking path with lake and oak trees

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s a venue for occasional festivals and live  entertainment. T.Y. Park …

Emerald Society St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Miami

Grab your little leprechauns and plan to spend the day frolicking with the wearing of the green. The South Florida Emerald Society hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the German-American Social Club in Miami. Admission is free. Features: Live Entertainment with traditional Irish and …

Art After Dark for Black History Month, West Palm Beach, Feb. 27

The Norton Museum of Art has something different each week for attendees to the after-hours Friday event. Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment with live performances, film screenings, art workshops, tours, presentations and more. For Black History Month: BSTEW TRIO When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Norton Museum of …

Free book fair ‘Picnic de Libros’ in Miami

Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

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