Patti Roth

For playful older folks who want to jump in and participate in an egg hunt, Pompano Parks and Recreation is offering an event for you. Teen and Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt in 2026  is 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, March 28 for ages 13 and older.  The hunt is at 8 p.m., and the …

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: February 20. Acoustic Fingers March 20. Revibe April 17. Spider Cherry    May 15. Joey Calderaio June 9 The venue is …

Sea Shorts Play Festival offers an entertaining show for adults featuring local performers. The production by Seaside Players features a selection of original short plays written by Florida playwrights. This production will include nine 10-minute plays. Performances in 2026 are: Friday, March 13, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. …

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 …

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free March 18, March 25, March 30 – April …

Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and a calendar of St. Patrick’s Day events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2026 in …

Sunrise is presenting an art festival with an emphasis on sustainability and interactive workshops.  The festival in 2026 is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 21 and it includes live painting, entertainment and an outdoor gallery. The venue is Village Art Plaza, which  is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Entry and parking are …

The Joy and Happiness Festival in Miramar offers free entry, and a lot of activities to make people of all ages happier.  The event in 2026 is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14.  The event includes: performances teen gaming truck kite flying  joy parade  food vendors  pets permitted games  The venue is Branca …

Drone show, fireworks and a parade are among the array of entertainment and activities featured at a Cooper City Founders Day event in Broward.  Music entertainment includes Jay Valor Band.  Other features include: DJ Scuba Steve  Inflatables   business expo  hot dog eating event  field day activities  food trucks  fireworks  car show  When: Noon to 9:30 …

Theater students are presenting an iconic  play in Pembroke Pines and performances are open to the public for free. Plays in 2026 include  “The Importance of Being Ernest”  7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 19 – March 29 2 p.m. March 21 and March 28 The play is described as featuring sharp humor “about …