Patti Roth

Several library branches in Broward are offering free holiday photo shoots and free photo ops. For photo shoots, libraries are using a green screen that offers different holiday and winter digital backdrops.  Usually a digital version of the photo is emailed to participants for free. Friends, family and props are permitted. No pets, please. If …

Fort Lauderdale offers  a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard.  The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …

The 69th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison Street. The parade was started in the 1950s by merchants who wanted to draw customers to Hollywood Beach and it has been a favorite Hollywood …

Delight in the rhythms of disco in Coconut Creek The Disco in December event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free.   The event includes Original Studio 54 Band at 7 p.m., 6 p.m., plus disco dance instruction and ’70s attire. If you’d like a bite, food vendors are …

The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025 and entry is free. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, …

Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk, which promises dancing in the streets and more. The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. Light Up  includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features: slides tree …

Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The  show featuring holiday favorites in 2025  is at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at the Amphitheater, 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up for the South Florida …

Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2025 and 2026 include: …

Nab a free game at Puttshack, which is opening at Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach.  Puttshack is an indoor venue that features a nightclub vibe with high-tech mini golf, where the golf balls keep track of your points.  Featured holiday deals  Black Friday Promo online while promotion is offered,  with $50 in gift cards …