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Morikami celebrates Japanese culture, Delray Beach

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a monthly sunset stroll, from springtime to the fall. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. …

Festivals & entertainment in September in Broward, including free events

If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2024 in Broward Latin Fest In Oakland Park, Latin Fest is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, September …

Free & inexpensive fitness programs in Sunrise

The City of Sunrise offers various opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy free or inexpensive athletic and fitness activities. On the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., people can enjoy Soca Step Dance Aerobics. The fun takes place at City Park 6600 Sunset Strip. Participants are …

Entertainment & activities at ArtsFest in Broward with fee entry

For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

Entertainment with dinner at Legends Tavern in Plantation

Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

U-pick farms: Where to find them in Miami & South Florida

Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

Weekend Happy Hours in Palm Beach County

Aperol Spritz | Photo by vtoesca @ Unsplash

Why limit Happy Hour to just weekdays? Weekend Happy Hours are just as exciting and Palm Beach County has plenty of spots to satisfy your cravings. Gone are the days when you have to pay full-price just because it’s a weekend. Discover your new guide to weekend happy hours in Palm Beach County. From family-owned …

Cox Science Center and Aquarium offers discounts

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. Ongoing activities include: Interactive Exhibits Science Trail Nights at the Museum 10,000-gallon Aquariums Planetarium shows ($5) & Observatory Meteorology & Weather Science Sensory Saturdays Laser …

Free concerts and events at Sweat Records

Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Friday, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. – Caribou Official Listening Party with a Caribou “Honey” test pressing, Merge Records giveaways and prizes plus …

Waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood offers deal

The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …

Ely House Living Room concerts in Pompano Beach for $10

Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2024 are at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Upcoming performances include: August 22: Nikki Kidd and the Nikki Kidd Band. September 26: Arlene Coutee Tickets are $10. Ely House Museum is at 1500 NW Sixth Avenue, Pompano …

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