Patti Roth

For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays.  The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.  The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered throughout Broward County. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer activities, including bounce houses, petting farms and rides. In Tamarac and some other towns, egg hunts are offered in pools. Pompano Beach …

Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks, live music and a kids’ zone with a DJ.   Dancing in The Street in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 27, at 4000 n. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.  These are the entertainers scheduled on multiple stages …

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in 2026 will be: …

Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance in the park featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The orchestra and vocalists in 2026 will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Amphitheater at 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up …

The Africana Arts & Humanities Festival in Fort Lauderdale reflects the dignity, resilience, and rightful place of Black voices within the American story. The Africana Festival in 2026,  11 a.m.  – 8 p.m. Saturday March 28, is at the African-American Research Library and entry is free. The festival includes  Authors and book signings Youth activities  …

Festivals, live entertainment and hands-on activities are among the variety of events offered in Pompano Beach.  Lots of events are free. They’re ideal for dates, families and solo excursions. Events in Pompano Beach include 2026 events Spring Palooza 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, is Spring Palooza with a petting zoo, rides, entertainment, …

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

Family films, games and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks and games are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are about  8 p.m at different venues.  Pets are not permitted.  Events in 2026 include: Friday, March 20 “Lilo & Stitch”  Tamarac Recreation …