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Tamarac offers free outdoor films with food trucks & bounce houses

Family films, bounce house and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks, face painting and bounce houses are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are at 8 p.m at different venues. Events in 2025 include: Friday, March 14 Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 …

Free bike trails also good for walking in Palm Beach

Weather update, check; pumped up tires, check; water and energy bar, check. Then, put on your bike shorts, grab your wheels and helmet and go explore and discover something new in The Palm Beaches – for free! You don’t have to be a snowbird or visitor to enjoy the Florida outdoors. If you’re not up …

Orchestra, films & other events at Bailey Hall in Davie & they’re free

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. January 26: Boyd Meets Girl musical duo, RSVP online 2 p.m. Sunday, February …

Free: ArtScape celebrates with music and more, Miami Beach

Artscape, Miami Beach

The 10th Anniversary of the ArtScape Series 2025 hosts performances in February, March, April, May and September. Events happen on the last Sunday of the month, from 5-7 p.m. at Collins Park and Collins Plaza. Here is the ArtScape lineup: April 27: Show by The Motowners in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month May 25: Haitian Flag Day celebration …

Farm in Davie offers rides & petting zoo, $5 each

Train rides. Hay rides. Petting zoo. Pony rides. Horse rides. Marando Farms in Davie is a market with things to do. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends train rides and  hayrides, $5 each & free for ages 2 and younger 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekends pony & horse rides, $5 9 a.m. – 4 …

South Florida Adventure Pass offers unlimited entry to four attractions

The South Florida Adventure deal offers unlimited entry for four South Florida attractions with a summer package price. For one price, you’ll receive entry to participating attractions as often as you want to go. The ticket in 2025 is valid May 15 to September 30 with prices of $60 for teens and adults and $50 …

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden discounts and deals

Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants. Fairchild also hosts festivals, workshops and classes all year. Admission to this Coral Gables attraction typically costs $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and $15.95 …

Free MOAD Family Days in Miami

The Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower has moved its Family Day to remote locations while the venue undergoes renovations. GOGO MOAD is part of the Museum Without Boundaries initiative. Next event is: Sunday, May 4, 2025 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Little Haiti Book Festival Little Haiti Cultural …

Free Healthy Kids Day events in Weston, Hollywood & others

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 …

Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanfront promenade

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 …

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