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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Miami

Margaritas | photo courtesy of El Camino

Cinco de Mayo is a historical day of celebration for Mexico that has become a yearly celebration of the country’s food, drinks and traditions. That means, plenty of venues and restaurants around Miami are celebrating with food and drink deals and more on Tuesday, May 5. Here’s where you can find them. Cinco de Wynwood …

Free entry for Riverwalk BBQ Feast in Fort Lauderdale

Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

Nova Singers concert discount

Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you’re a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children 12 and younger also can attend free. The Nova Singers will perform favorite songs of the group’s last 50 years in a concert series called …

Bluegrass concerts at Greynolds Park

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 …

Live Nation offers $30 ‘Summer of Live’ ticket special

Two tickets, please! The lights go down and the energy goes up. Nothing compares to the excitement of a live concert — the music, the roar of the crowd and the memories made with fellow fans.  However, the cost of going to see your favorite artist live can be expensive. That’s why fans are quick …

Free Touch A Truck event in Davie

For youngsters who are fascinated with vehicles, Davie is offering a Touch A Truck event. Touch A Truck events typically include fire engines, utility trucks and other vehicles for kids to look at and perhaps hop in and honk the horn.  Touch A Truck in Davie in 2026 is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, …

Best festivals, entertainment & events in May in Broward

Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive. They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2026 in Broward Ocean Brews beer festival in Deerfield Beach The Ocean Brews beer festival is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

Ocean Brews beer festival in Deerfield Beach offers bands, beer & free entry

Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

Downtown Hollywood murals: Take a free walking tour

For a fun free outdoor activity, embark on a walking tour in downtown Hollywood.  The downtown district features vibrant  murals on the exteriors of structures in a quaint downtown setting. The display features about 30 original works of art showcasing artists from South Florida & other parts of the world.  Murals are on Harrison Street, …

Free patriotic tunes with Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds in Plantation

Delight in an indoor performance that focuses on the red, white and blue.  Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds is the featured band in a patriotic performance in 2026 at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, with free entry.  The event  is at South Plantation High School, 1300 SW 54th Avenue, Plantation 33317. Parking is free.  The performance …

Free Fun Saturday at Boca History Museum, May 2

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity. General admission at other times is …

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