Michelle Kaplan

Popeyes started off the year strong with lots of value for diners on a budget. Now, it’s extending those popular $5 Faves through April 12, 2026. The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank.  Photo: Popeyes From Jan. 5 to Feb. …

If you like lively theme festivals, put this event on your to do list. Blarney Bash features food, beverages and entertainment with an Irish twist. The event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, in Coral Springs, and entry is free.  The event includes: food trucks and adult beverages for purchase …

If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s a venue for occasional festivals and live  entertainment. T.Y. Park …

Grab your little leprechauns and plan to spend the day frolicking with the wearing of the green. The South Florida Emerald Society hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the German-American Social Club in Miami. Admission is free. Features: Live Entertainment with traditional Irish and …

The Norton Museum of Art has something different each week for attendees to the after-hours Friday event. Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment with live performances, film screenings, art workshops, tours, presentations and more. For Black History Month: BSTEW TRIO When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Norton Museum of …

Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

The public is invited to enjoy the festivities and get in on the fun at this event. Find out what a “Wife-carrying contest” is! Members of the Finnish-American community in Palm Beach County gets together once a year to celebrate their homeland, with lots of music, food and family fun; and everyone is welcome to …

This year’s Lantern Festival highlights the energy and symbolism of the Year of the Horse, shining a spotlight on Asian culture and artistry. Enjoy traditional Asian music, a dynamic Lion Dance performance, cultural demonstrations, and a pop-up experience featuring Asian-inspired food. Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, West Palm Beach When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from …

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events.   Here is the March lineup: Sunday, March …