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Mary Lou Cruz

Mary Lou worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years. She was a special sections writer in the advertising department for 7 years and worked in the newsroom for 14 years. Before her newspaper career, she worked in the airline and travel industry and has lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Motto: "Learning to live a frugal lifestyle is both an art and a science." She can be reached at marylou@miamionthecheap.com.

The Northwood Film Festival in West Palm Beach will be held the first week of June at various venues around the Northwood Arts District. When: Wednesday, June 1 through Monday, June 7, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Various sites in the Northwood Arts District of West Palm Beach Cost: FREE admission The films …

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If you’re looking for a way to kick off your weekend in Palm Beach County, this weekly Food Truck and Music & the Summer Concert Series – and more – at the Wellington Amphitheater has you covered. This weekend: Thursday, June 4: Concert features Southern Blood (Southern Rock), with food trucks & Lakeside Market. Sauturday, …

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If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Natu ere Center in Boca Raton is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers Free Fun Saturdays on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free admission for all, themed arts & crafts, and family activities. Located at 71 N. Federal Highway, the events often include scavenger hunts, face painting, and special workshops. RSVP to reseerve …

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Here’s a list of some free concerts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach that are free to attend. Concerts in Commons Park Friday, June 5, 2026: Free Food Truck Expo and Matthew Curry concert Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: Admission is free; vendor prices vary Food trucks: 5-9 p.m. – …

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If you’ve never been to Whitehall, the historically restored home of Henry Flagler, a Palm Beach gem leftover from the Gilded Age, now’s your chance. Every year on June 5th, the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening the mansion to the public – free of charge – once a year in honor of the …

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Not only are these seasonal events a chance to relax and have some good, old-fashioned block-party-style fun, but they are also a free, family-friendly event with live music, interactive activities, food and beverage offerings, plus special incentives to help support local businesses. Rock The Marina Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m., Rock …

Read More about Free: Rock the Marina & Plaza, Boynton Beach, June 6, 25

Active duty military, veterans and Florida teachers enjoy free admission to The Norton Museum of Art every Saturday with ID, every week, year-round. Palm Beach County residents get in free every Saturday through Labor Day. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-5196, or visit norton.org. Also read our story about …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular self-guided First Friday Art Walk, and the “any time” Art Trail. Both offer public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. And don’t forget to stop by the Cornell Art Museum and check …

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