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Dazzling Winterfest Parade replay on video and it’s free

Delight in the glistening Winterfest Boat Parade from your sofa.  Replays of the 2025 holiday extravaganza are offered online and on television.  The parade of bedazzled boats on the Intracoastal Waterway, which occurs earlier in December, is among the highlights of the holidays in Broward.  Replays of Winterfest Boat Parade on TV and online YouTube …

Knaus Berry Farm is open for the season at new location

Oh, those sweet, sweet cinnamon rolls! After much anticipation, Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season, in a new location — and we are thrilled to share the news. The Redland farm has been selling delicious strawberries since 1956, when it was a roadside stand. Through the years, the farm has added all sorts …

Taste of Dania offers free entry and discount opportunity for optional for tasting tickets

Grab some food. Delight in the live entertainment.  Taste of Dania is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, January 10, and entry and parking are free.  Taste of Dania Beach offers food and beverages for purchase.  The event includes games, face painting, and entertainment.  Tasting Tickets Tasting tickets offer access to nibbles from a selection of …

Cox Science Center and Aquarium: Half Price For Heroes on last Saturday

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach is so much more than a mere museum and it also offers opportunities for discounts for many of its programs. Last Saturdays of  2026 Frontline Workers’ Discount: Half Price for Heroes offers 50% off general admission for themselves and up to 4 guests on the …

Miami-Dade Youth Fair 2026 Discounts

Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is happening March 12 through April 5, 2026. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center is at 10901 Coral Way (SW 24th St.), Miami. General admission at the fairgrounds is $15, but we’ve detailed quite a few discounts below. For all the details, click here.  Children …

Free performances, workshops & other events at Broward libraries

Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Holiday events include shows, DIY projects and photo ops.  Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 Musical Journey at African-American Library in Fort …

Free Friday Night Sound Waves, vendors and festivals at Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment and lively events are featured at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Featured Events Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through December. The schedule includes: Dec. 19: …

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to stop in Miami

The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is touring South Florida and will be making three stops in Miami-Dade County. Fans can expect brand-new treats and limited-edition merchandise, including the following: 10th Anniversary-themed merchandise Apparel Collectibles & cup ornaments Sweet Treats When & Where: Miami • Location: CityPlace Doral (Fountain Plaza) • Date: Saturday, Jan. …

Places for festive, unique & winter photos in Florida

If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities  for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events with holiday decor are free.   Snow in Dania Dania Pointe shopping and …

Things to Do New Year’s Day in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to things to do and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. Holiday Lights Perhaps you want to linger in the holiday vibe.  Free displays North Broward ‘Deck The Halls’ …

Join Bird-friendly Gardening Day in South Miami

The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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