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Free entry & free rides onto Deerfield Island

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

O, Miami poetry festival free & cheap events

The O, Miami poetry festival is back for a new round of events that attempt to deliver a poem to ALL residents of Miami-Dade County. Each festival begins on April 1 and ends on April 30. Mixing site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public-places projects, the festival strives to be a celebration of Miami and its people. …

Free concert in Wellington, March 14

Wellington Amphitheater

Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events in 2026. Free: U2 tribute band by UV, Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. Food Truck & Music, plus Lakeside Market When: Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m.; concert at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wellington …

Free live music on Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive Promenade free concerts

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

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 and the Florida Singing Sons are joining for a concert series celebrating the 50th anniversary …

National Pi Day deals 2026

No math necessary on National Pi Day, just lots of tasty offers that add up to big savings on pies of all kinds on March 14, 2026.  Put your calculator down and celebrate pi with some well-rounded National Pi Day deals.  National Pi Day deals 2026 Blaze Pizza The National Pi Day offer is blazing …

Ikea restaurants offer deals

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free March 18, March 25, March 30 – April …

Olive Garden brings back popular ‘Buy One, Take One’ deal for limited time

At Olive Garden, you’re treated like family! And that means you don’t leave without food to enjoy later at home. The popular Italian restaurant is bringing back one of its most popular giveaways — for a limited time. Olive Garden diners enjoy two delicious dishes for one tasty price with its “Buy One, Take One” …

Free Pride Parade, save $5 on festival by March 27, Lake Worth Beach

Palm Beach Pride events for 2026 in Lake Worth are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. And if you buy your tickets early, you can save $5 if purchased by March 27. Festival: Saturday, March 28, 2026, noon to 6 p.m. Features live performances and entertainment suitable for all ages, but also more than …

Free diversity festival celebrates ‘All People’s Day’ in Delray, March 28

All People’s Day Diversity Festival will once again be held indoors at Pompey Park. This is a FREE event, with free admission, free entertainment and free food, while supplies last. All People’s Day Diversity Festival When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Where: Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Cost: …

St. Patrick’s Day parades, festivals & bagpipers in Broward

Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and a calendar of St. Patrick’s Day events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2026 in …

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