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Free: Women of Country music concert, 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.  – a …

Free Reuse-a-Palooza event at Moss Center in Cutler Bay

Recycle, reuse, repurpose and create community. That’s the mission of The Things Lab, a community-based nonprofit that hosts workshops, collaborate exchange of recycled items that would otherwise be discarded and events that encourage creativity, sustainability and shared knowledge. So on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. they’re hosting their Reuse-a-Palooza, a community event …

Free SoMi Second Saturdays night market through May

Mardi Gras in Hollywood

From October to May, the City of South Miami hosts the SoMi Second Saturdays Night Market bringing the community together once a month to Downtown South Miami from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at SW 73 St. and 58 Ave.  The remaining dates for the Night Market are Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Scheduled …

Free Valentine’s Day vow renewal event oceanside in Fort Lauderdale

Valentine’s Day is an especially romantic occasion to renew your vows. If you and your sweetheart are interested, an event in Fort Lauderdale is poised to accommodate your happy “I DOs.”  Vow Renewal at Fort Lauderdale Beach  The group event is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Register …

Furry Fashionistas on display at Valentine’s Day Doggie Adoption Expo & Fashion event

Valentine’s Day is for love. Including love for fluffy pets.  For decked out dogs and their humans, Galleria Fort Lauderdale is featuring a doggie fashion show and adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 14. Entry is free for participants and spectators.  The Fashion Show features prizes for Best Dog Walk, Best …

Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16 and May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to …

Delray GreenMarket open on Valentine’s Day with music

Delray’s winter GreenMarket is open every Saturday to mid-May, 2026, with farm-to-fork produce, organic meats, juices and flowers, plus live music and more. Delray GreenMarket When: Saturdays through May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Old School Square, Delray Beach Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary Features the following: Fruits, vegetables, flowers and …

Flamingo Gardens in Davie offers discounts & Flamingo Fest

Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.    Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20  for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, …

Free entry for Mardi Gras festival in Hollywood

Mardi Gras in Hollywood

Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the vibrant street festival. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020.  The  Mardi Gras event includes live …

Things to do Valentine’s Day in South Florida, free, inexpensive and a few indulgences

Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends, family and your pet, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including lots of free live performances and art events.  Some of the Valentine events and date ideas are offered before …

Free entry: Art and Craft Festival, Boca Raton, Feb. 14-15

All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Town Center at Boca Raton When: Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 14-15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

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