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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.

All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. 36th annual ArtFest by the Sea Saturday-Sunday, March 7 & 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 …

Read More about Free entry: ArtFest by the Sea, Juno Beach, March 7-8

The inaugural Muscle on the Beach classic car show rolls into Delray Beach with Stingrays, Barracudas and other top-flight muscle cars of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s on display at Old School Square.https://sandoway.org/ The event is free for spectators, and a fundraiser to support sandoway.org. WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 …

Read More about Free classic car event ‘Muscle on the Beach’ in Delray, March 7

Mark your calendar and grab your green for this family friendly event features live Irish music, dancers, authentic food, a Guinness Beer Garden, plus whiskey tastings and a variety of other activities. Key Event Details: Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. …

Read More about Free Irish Festival, Wellington, March 7

The City of Boynton Beach continues to offer a free concert series on the First Friday at 5 p.m., monthly through November, 2026. March features a rootin-tootin barbecue with specialty food trucks and beverage vendors and fun activities for kids. Boots & BBQ: Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. So, kick off …

Read More about First Friday @ 5: Boots & BBQ, Boynton Beach, March 6

Nature Fest, MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual outdoor festival. This family friendly event will feature environmental exhibitors, live music, Florida native plant vendors, touch tank, food trucks, Kids Zone, kayaking, and much more. MacBeach Nature Fest, North Palm Beach When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John D. MacArthur Beach …

Read More about MacBeach Nature Fest, North Palm Beach, March 7

If you have a partner and dancing shoes and want to participate in the Que Bacano! Latin Dance Showcase, you will need to register in advance. However, even if you just want to watch on the sidelines and tap your toes under the table, you should still register since seating is limited. Admission is free and …

Read More about Free Latin Dance Showcase, West Palm Beach, March 6

The public is invited to help celebrate diversity in the arts at the Multicultural Youth Arts Festival on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. Works displayed will include elementary, middle, and high school art, performances, ethnic food, crafts, and entrepreneurship that relate to their culture. No admission fee; vendor prices vary. What …

Read More about Free Multicultural Youth Arts Festival, Delray Beach, March 6

Let the shopping spree begin. Resource Depot in West Palm offers new, used & upcycled items at discount prices. And just around the corner is ReFashion Weekend, starting on Friday with VIP access and continuing on Saturday and Sunday, ending on Monday, March 9, 2026, with bags of bargains at $2 a pound. ReFashion Weekend …

Read More about $2-a-pound shopping spree at Resource Depot, West Palm Beach

Get ready to travel back from the future, and dress up as your favorite 80’s celebrity, rock star or movie character. There will be a Delorean Time Machine, 2-Stages of nonstop entertainment featuring ’80s tribute bands, roving characters, a Kid’s Fun Zone and vendors to shop and explore. Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival, Royal Palm …

Read More about Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival, March 14-15

Palm Beach Pride events for 2026 in Lake Worth are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. And if you buy your tickets early, you can save $5 if purchased by March 27. Festival: Saturday, March 28, 2026, noon to 6 p.m. Features live performances and entertainment suitable for all ages, but also more than …

Read More about Free Pride Parade, save $5 on festival by March 27, Lake Worth Beach

Nature Fest, MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual outdoor festival! This family friendly event will feature environmental exhibitors, live music, Florida native plant vendors, touch tank, food trucks, Kids Zone, kayaking, and much more! When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Where: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North …

Read More about Free Nature Fest, MacArthur Park, North Palm Beach, March 7

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