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Free ‘Second Saturday’ family day at Perez Art Museum Miami

The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

Monthly moonlight concert series at The Barnacle

The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the schedule: Nov. 14, 2025: Mama Fuma, a Miami-based band that reimagines iconic rock, Latin and funks songs. Dec. 12, …

Free Sounds of The Town concerts in Davie

Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: January 16: Mixtape February 27: Southern Blood (Orange Blossom Festival kickoff) March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker …

Free outdoor Bingo in Broward with prizes

It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2025 are usually third Sundays, and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event includes entertainment and prizes. The venue is Village Art …

Free homework help from libraries

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

Free Groove N Grub concerts and food trucks in Coconut Creek

The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove N Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite South Florida bands at these family-friendly concerts.  No pets are allowed. This event has been combined with the monthly food truck event, so you can …

Free shows for kids in Weston

Free shows for kids are offered occasionally at Weston Regional Park. Entertainment in 2026 includes: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10: Mr. A Dino, an interactive and educational event. The venue is Weston Regional Park and parking is free. Youngsters need to be with an adult. Weston Regional Park, 954-389-4321, is at 20200 …

Free Salsa Fest in Hollywood with lots of entertainment

For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, these events are for you. There will be two Salsa Fests in Hollywood this year, one in January and one in April. The Hollywood West Salsa Fest is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33024. The Hollywood West Salsa …

SoundScape Cinema Series: Free outdoor movies in Miami Beach

Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies – all in one!  The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center. Each film is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Movies are scheduled for 8 p.m. For more information, …

Swing Dance lessons & events in Fort Lauderdale

Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events, usually every other Wednesday, include a lesson at 7:450 p.m. and a dance event at 8:30 p.m. with a DJ playing Swing and Jazz. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $6 for students. The …

IHOP serves free Bottomless Pancakes for limited time

More butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is serving up Bottomless Pancakes with select breakfast combos. That means pancake lovers can get their fill without breaking the …

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