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Pembroke Pines recreation department is offering free swimming and free tennis for Kids To Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a nationwide event promoting parks and recreation activities for kids and families. In 2026, the event is Saturday, May 16. Events in Pembroke Pines Free tennis activities are 9 a.m. to noon at Pembroke …

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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. BBQ, drinks and other food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second …

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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

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The Liberty Plaza Jazz Series season, presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach returns for its 2026 season featuring concerts through May. Here is the 2026 lineup: February 21: Ike & Val Woods March 21: The Mighty Flea Circus April 18: The Allison Briggs Quartet May 16: Jean P. …

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The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day, created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors, happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. …

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Delray’s GreenMarket will be open for the final Saturday of the season on May 16, 2026, with farm-to-fork produce, organic meats, juices and flowers, plus live music and more. Delray GreenMarket When: 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: …

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Artist Juraj Kojš is best known for as an experimental and interdisciplinary artist but he is also a conservatory-trained classical pianist and his showing that side at his upcoming chamber music concert Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students …

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Treat Mom to a meal out on Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026 without breaking the family budget. Lower the bill by taking advantage of one of the many Mother’s Day freebies or deals.  To celebrate moms everywhere, many restaurants and businesses are offering Mother’s Day specials and discounts. Bonus gift cards, free food and …

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The Fort Lauderdale Air Show features exciting aerial entertainment over the ocean. The event in 2026 featuring U.S. Air Force jets flying in formation, parachute jumping and other high-flying performances  is 12 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, at Fort Lauderdale beach. Entry to designated paid locations is offered for a fee, and usually …

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Help Manatee Lagoon celebrate the moms in your life! Enjoy a morning of family-friendly fun with hands-on activities, food trucks by the water, and special appearances from Mia the Manatee — there’s something for every mom and family to enjoy. Mother’s Day with Mia the Manatee When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

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The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the remaining schedule:     May 8, 2026: Will Thomas, with Yacht Rock Sing-Along. His performances include popular songs by …

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