Patti Roth

German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Nab a free pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.  Oktoberfest in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Beer tasting tickets are $49.77 with fees before the event and $55 at the event if tickets …

For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park is free on week days. Entry fees on weekends and holidays are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $20 per vehicle with …

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12 Broward College Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18 Broward …

Play games. Paint pumpkins.  Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food vendors, pumpkin bowling and adult beverages.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees apply for various activities. Usually, the fees are a $1 to $5.  …

Plantatation is offering a free shuttle for lifts within a designated area that includes plenty of plazas with restaurants and shops. Download the app to request the Freebee shuttle. The electric vehicles travel in the Midtown district.  The area is within University Drive and Pine Island Road and includes The Fountains plaza, Plantation Walk others.  …

Exciting watercraft from exquisite super yachts to runabouts and other nautical products are on display at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In 2025, the event is October 29 through November 2 at various venues in Fort Lauderdale. Regular entry fees online are about $47.61 and for ages 6 to 12 about $18.50.  Entry is free …

 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 – October 15, focuses on those delights. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in the festivities. Hispanic Heritage events for 2025 in Broward Pembroke Pines …

For youngsters and families, Hollywood offers Boo Bash at ArtsPark. Boo Bash in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. At 8 p.m. is a free outdoor movie in the park. The event includes entertainment and activities. A costume fashion show is at 7 p.m. and food available for …

The Fountains shopping and dining plaza in Plantation is featuring a Fall Festival. The event offers pumpkin painting, photo op, face painting, DJ entertainment, vendors, and trick or treat stations at participating vendors.  Pets are permitted. The event includes a costume contest for furry friends.  The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

Pumpkins. Trunk or treat. Entertainment.  It’s Fall in Dania. The Dania Beach Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. The fall festival  is at  Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004.  The festival includes Trunk or Treat National Night Out with BSO  live entertainment  …