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Sonic Drive-In offers buy-one-get-one Footlong Quarter Pound Coney every Thursday

Hot dog! This deal definitely measures up for hungry bargain hunters.  The popular fast-food restaurant is known for its tasty hot dogs. And hungry bargain hunters can enjoy its popular Footlong Quarter Pound Coney at a bargain price for a limited time.  Image: Sonic Drive-In The Footlong Quarter Pound Coney is a grilled hot dog …

Live band featured outdoors at WestonNights event & it’s free

Rock out in Weston. The town offers occasional WestonNights free events with live bands at Weston Regional Park. If you want a snack, food trucks are usually at the events. Outdoor events in 2025 include 7 p.m. Saturday, February 8 “Divas Through the Decades” Stella Fusion 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8  blends vibrant rhythms of …

Wolfson Market & Movie is free, Miami

Mark your calendar: Miami-Dade College is hosting its monthly blow-out event called “Market & Movie,” for 2025. Not only will the Wolfson Campus feature an open-air market, but there will also be live music, dance, food trucks, games, crafts and other festivities. Thursday, March. 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.; the movie “Remember the …

Yesteryear Village: A Living History Park depicts Old Florida

Yesteryear Village in West Palm offers an interactive historical park with an Old Florida vibe. Original and replicated structures at the attraction include a school, post office, shops, and a farm. The historical attraction also includes houses and representatives playing the part of local residents from the era.  Yesteryear Village usually is open 10 a.m. …

Free Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami

“South Florida’s Got Talent” – Alhambra Orchestra’s upcoming concert features young competition winners as soloists. Led by by artistic director Daniel Andai, the Alhambra Symphony Orchestra will accompany young soloists who are current winners of the 20th annual concerto competition. Here’s a list of free programs: MAY What: The 35th Season Finale When: Saturday, May …

Free & inexpensive festivals and events in March in Broward

If you like being out and about without spending a wad of dough, Broward offers plenty of free and inexpensive festivals, holiday events and live entertainment. Many are free. Events include festivities for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, as well as festivals, art shows and free concerts, with many events to choose from every day …

Free Gables Gallery Night on first Fridays

Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, make a stop at …

Live music first Fridays on Giralda Avenue

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live. It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

Free entry for Rock the Park in Plantation

Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2025 include: Saturday, February …

Live band & food trucks at Groove on the Grass in Tamarac with free entry

Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food vendors and extra attractions. Events in 2025 include Rock and Ride 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, January 11, Rock ‘n’ Ride with Johnny and the Moondogs The event  features:  kids zone autos on display Entry is free for …

Free entry days at NSU Art museum Fort Lauderdale

The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults.  Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

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