Patti Roth

For a taste of India in Fort Lauderdale, the India Independence Day Festival includes entertainment, food and things to do for kids. Shop from vendors featuring apparel, jewelry and henna designs. Delight in dancing and other live performances representing different regions of India. India Independence Day Festival in 2025 is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk Singalongs Tentative …

Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in entertainment at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2025 is 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, August 15 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the festivities. It’s at Mills Pond Park, 2201 …

Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents in towns participating in the program Residents can request free outdoor paint if they reside in one of the municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the public works department …

Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2025 include: 7 p.m. May 22 Betty Padgett 7 p.m. June 26 Kat Riggins 7 p.m July 24 Nicole Yarling 7 p.m. August 28 Melina Soochan 7 p.m. September 25 Marlow 7 p.m. October …

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. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

Oakland Park and Art Fusion Galleries are hosting Oakland Park Art Walk. Entry is free for the event. The Art Walk events in 2025 include  6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, February 15  6 p.m. – 9 p.m. May 17  6 p.m. – 9 p.m. August 16  6 p.m. – 9 p.m. November 15 South …

Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: January 17 Box of Rocks February 21 Hangin with Brodie March 21 April 18 Simona Electra Show May 16 Stryder …

Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm and safety supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. Instead of a shopping event on designated dates, as of August 2025, Florida is exempting eligible supplies from taxes whenever you purchase them. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. …

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 …

See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. third Saturdays on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment featuring a  magician. Downtown Hollywood is …