Patti Roth

Register online to take part in free Healthy Kids Day events with slides, games and wellness demonstrations. Healthy Kids Day events in 2025 are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at a variety of participating YMCAs in Broward and Dade. They include: Greater Hollywood YMCA 3161 Taft St., Hollywood Hallandale Beach YMCA 501 …

Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

Feel free to honk the horns. Police and fire vehicles, a garbage truck and dump truck are among the equipment on display for youngsters and families at Touch A Truck in Pompano. The outdoor event in 2026 is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and entry is free.  For youngsters who like a …

For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Festivals and other events  in April 2026 in Broward    Salsa Fest in Hollywood The lively spicy sounds of Salsa are featured at Salsa Fest 2 p.m. – …

For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with entertainment, eco-art projects, and eco games.  Earth Day festival in 2026 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with educational and interactive displays. At 12:15 is a workshop on protecting butterflies.  Bring reusable water bottles and use water stations at the festival. Food trucks offer …

Events at public pools and water playgrounds add extra fun to egg hunts. Wet and Wild Egg Splash in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday April 5, and entry is $5.  The event is at Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street. Registration is required online.  Egg hunts are 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 …

For youngsters and others who enjoy tooling around on wheels, lots of recreation departments in Broward offer events that focus on information about bikes and bicycle safety. Some include bike rides, helmet fittings and bike rodeos for youngsters. Events in 2025 include Featured events Weston Family Night Bicycle Safety Bingo is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April …

Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music with The Jam Band is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2026 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  March 27, at 4000 n. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.    Sign …

Nab a 2-for-1 drink deal Thursdays at The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale. The offer is valid for 2-for-1 martini drinks.  The deal is valid while the promotion is on. The Wharf is an open-air event venue with food vendors overlooking the New River in Fort Lauderdale, 20 W. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. After dark, …

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

  Nibble on fare from local restaurants and vendors at Taste of Sunrise. The indoor epicurean event features dishes from about 35 eateries, including favorite local and regional restaurants. The event in 2026 is 7 p.m. February 19, with entry fees of $20 prior to the event and $30 at the door, if available. Parking …