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Free All That Jazz concert series in Deerfield Beach

The City of Deerfield Beach is producing a free All That Jazz concert series under the stars on selected Friday nights. The events are at various parks, so bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase. Here is the upcoming schedule: Friday, January 30. The Inner Court Band, 7 p.m., Crystal Heights …

Free Tiger Trail Parade and Festival in Pompano Beach includes drumlines

Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets.  Black History events …

Free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 6, and entry is free. Food trucks offer meals and drinks for purchase.  The main performer will be The Jam Band, offering a blend of soul, rhythm and …

Local Author Book Fair at Main Library Downtown Miami

Miami is home to a great number of impressive award-winning local authors. Among them are poet laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Fellowship winners and they’re coming together on Saturday, January 24, for the 2026 Local Author Book Fair at Downtown Miami’s Main Library. Admission is free. Bibliophiles are sure to love all the afternoon has …

Free concerts at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables

A gospel choir, a patriotic concert saluting veterans, a concert pianist and concert organist make up the performances at the Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series, a free four-concert series at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. Concert are in October and November 2025 and January and February 2026. Here is the schedule. Sunday, Oct. …

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 …

Free entry for Rock the Park in Plantation

Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2026 include: Saturday, February …

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Expo offers BOGO deal

The Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show features a wide assortment of  exhibitors, product demonstrations and presentations. Local and national vendors display flooring, indoor and outdoor furniture,  kitchen design, solar items, doors, landscaping, lighting, roofing, and lots of other items and ideas  for home building and home improvement.  The indoor event includes speakers and …

Jam on percussion for free in Kendall (plus special immersive drum and tech event)

Channel the inner musician  you’ve always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12770 SW 125 Ave., Ste. 101, Miami, FL. This event is for all ages and abilities. Each Friday evening guests can try many different percussion instruments including …

Free Deerfield Beach Pioneer Days festival with parade and entertainment

Entry is free for Pioneer Days with a parade, live bands and other festivities. The events activities for kids and artisan vendors. Pioneer Days in 2026 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Parking fees …

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