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Free weekly events at The Foodie Park in Coconut Grove

Reminiscent of the early days of Wynwood and the open-air entertainment and food space Wynwood Yard, The Foodie Park located in West Coconut Grove known as Little Bahamas, is a similar concept. The Foodie Park is located at 3659 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove and open Mondays to Saturdays from 1-11 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m. …

Free South Miami Rotary Art Festival

The heart of South Miami gets overrun with art, food, live music and a beer garden during the SOMI 2025 South Miami Rotary Art Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Stroll through downtown South Miami viewing the art …

Free and $6 movies at Cosford Cinema

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series. No tickets are required unless noted.   Up next…   Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. …

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 …

Valentine’s Day night nature walk & others, $5

For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

Free Untapped art, enterainment & food event in Pompano

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 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

Greek Festival at Saint Catherine’s in West Palm Beach, Feb. 13-15

Greek Festival at St. Catherine's

Opa! If you’re a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you’re in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, 2026, in West Palm Beach. There will be live …

Carlin Park After Dark: Free Women of Country music, Jupiter, Feb. 14

The Carlin Park After Dark experience takes everything you love about a beach day to the next level. Arrive early to walk along the Jupiter Beach shoreline at sunset. Enjoy an evening picnic with local food vendors on site and live music. Next up: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. Carlin Park …

Free concert tickets to ‘Party On The Plaza’ at Moss Center, Cutler Bay

The Moss Center is hosting several Party on the Plaza events with free admission and free music, plus food and beverage vendors. Tickets are usually available a week before the concert but it’s not unusual for seats to sell out quickly.  These are the upcoming events: Latin Groove Project on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from …

Black History Month events, Palm Beach County

The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations. …

Record number of Florida’s sea cows mingle at Manatee Lagoon

Manatee Lagoon counted 230 manatees on a chilly morning recently – the highest number in the site’s history. Sightings are expected to remain strong leading into ManateeFest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, celebrating Manatee Lagoon’s 10-year anniversary with a free, family-friendly event honoring Florida’s iconic manatees and local waterways. Those unable to visit in person …

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