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Ride a little train in Coconut Creek

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

Free homework help from local libraries online & in branches

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

Free and cheap Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami

Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through early June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Next up is their “Spring Serenade” concert on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United …

Art After Dark: Lunar New Year with fireworks, West Palm Beach, Feb. 20

Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with music, crafts, and a fireworks display. Lunar New Year celebration When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach For more details, call 561-832-5196 or visit norton.org.  Other activities include traditional crafts of making …

Free: Bonfire, bands & food truck, West Palm Beach, Feb. 20

The Northwood Art & Music Warehouse is a creative cooperative that supports local artists and musicians and is also a cool place to hang out and enjoy the vibe. Prices may vary per performer. Bonfire Winter Sessions When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Northwood Art & Music Warehouse, 933 28th …

Free Ignite Broward festival features dazzling light, video & 3D displays

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

Free SOMI Art Fest

The heart of South Miami gets overrun with art, food, live music and a beer garden during the 2026 SOMI Art Fest Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Stroll through downtown South Miami viewing the art of more than …

Art Walk in Oakland Park features art and food

Oakland Park and Art Fusion Galleries are hosting Oakland Park Art Walk. Entry is free for the event. The Art Walk events in 2026 include: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 21. South Florida artists are featured at booths at and around Art Fusion Galleries, 3496 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park.   Local restaurants are …

Free Street Stages: Dancing in the streets of Miami

Street Stages Miami

Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through March 21 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami. Here’s the schedule: Friday, February …

Baskin-Robbins to host Hollywood grand opening with ice-cream scoop deal, Feb. 21

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops – will host the grand opening of its new Hollywood Baskin-Robbins shop at 8570 Stirling Road, on Sat., February 21. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will not only have a chance to spin the Baskin-Robbins prize wheel to win free ice cream for a …

Enjoy free chili at Wendy’s on National Chili Day, Feb. 26

More cheese, please! There’s just something so good and comforting about digging into a delicious bowl of chili.   And one of the best places to pick up a good cup of chili is at Wendy’s. For many, it’s the go-to item on the popular fast-food restaurant’s menu — perfect as a snack (with fries for …

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