Art Basel

We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

If you’re picking out your pumpkins in Parkland, the pumpkin patch occasionally features other things to do, especially for youngsters.  Parkland Pumpkin Patch in 2025 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays October 18-23, with occasionally a petting zoo, photo ops, inflatables, food vendors and face painting. The …

  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., …

This year’s Backyard Bash at The Moss Center themed “Abducted by the 80s” features performances by band from that decade including Wang Chung, Men Without Hats and Naked Eyes. Event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Tickets are free, with RSVP. All Patrons entering the facility require a ticket, including infants. Note: …

“Sounds of the Set” is a community event in Downtown Delray Beach that features live music, local vendors at the Blackmer’s Market, and cultural celebrations inspired by Afrofuturism. When: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Along Southwest 5th Avenue, from Libby Wesley Plaza to The Hive. It is presented by The …

Here’s a free concert on the Great Lawn at Commons Park, hosted by the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Featured entertainment is “Foreigner” tribute band and it promises to have plenty of food trucks onsite. Food Truck Expo & free concert: Foreigner tribute at Commons Park When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025; food trucks at 5, …

Have you always wanted to visit Miami’s historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the overall landscape design conceived as a series of rooms. The main house’s central area is the courtyard, which was originally open to the sky. It …

There are plenty of activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S.-1, Juno Beach. Admission is free, however some of the programs do have participation fees. Here are some popular ones, especially for fall that are free for all ages. HallowMarine Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Friday Hikes Fridays at …

Despite its name, Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festive celebration in South American and Central America to honor deceased relatives, satirize the living, and entice the spirits to visit flower-laden altars with food “offerings.” It is considered a cheerful celebration rather than one of mourning. Admission is free; vendor …

Get cheesy with Freddy on National Cheese Curd Day! Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating the cheesy day by giving away its popular version for one day only. The restaurant’s popular side dish (or snack!) is made with “premium white cheddar cheese curds lightly covered with butter crumbs and fried to a gooey golden …