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Free weekend festival: Festa Italiana, Wellington, April 17-19

If you love Italian food, but also enjoy the music, art and cultural traditions. Here’s a chance to really have some fun. The Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington is a two-day Italian festival that features live entertainment, food and beverages, plus shopping. There’s even a cooking stage. What: Festa Italiana of Wellington When: Friday, Saturday …

Free outdoor concert & food trucks, Royal Palm Beach, April 17

Here’s a list of some free concerts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach that are free to attend. Concerts in Commons Park Friday, April 17, 2026, features: Thirty Hertz Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: Admission is free; vendor prices vary Food trucks: 5-9 p.m. – concerts 7-9 p..m. For …

Play trivia at restaurants, bars & other venues in Broward

If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

Free Sips & Shorts: City Theatre at Pinecrest Gardens

The lush surroundings of Pinecrest Gardens are the ideal setting for Art in the Gardens. It’s billed as “happy hour with a cultural twist.”   On Thursday, April 16, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. they’ll be presenting “Sips & Shorts: City Reads – Death & Taxes” with special guest City Theatre.   It’s an evening …

Weekly trivia nights around Miami-Dade

Want to test your knowledge of all things trivial and have fun doing it? There are plenty of bars around Miami-Dade that offer weekly and monthly free trivia nights where you’ll be rewarded for your smarts with prizes. It makes for a night of friendly competition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Plus, there’s the …

Doggy Fest & other pet events for pooches & people

For folks who adore hanging out with furry friends, some festivals and events in Broward are designed for people and pets.  Often the events include wonderful pets available for adoption.  Pet events in 2026 include  Doggy Fest  Dogs with talent, vendors, and pooches for adoption are featured at Doggy Fest at Tarpon River Brewing in …

Foreign films for $10 in Deerfield Beach

Foreign films are offered monthly in Deerfield Beach, presented by Deerfield Beach Historical Society. Admission is $10, free for society members. The international films often include refreshments related to the nation where the film was produced. Donations are appreciated. International Film Night is usually 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month at the Deerfield …

April 16 show CANCELED; Free Concert Choir, Palm Beach State College, April 23

Take your pick, here’s a chance to enjoy a free concert, with free parking. Concert Choir When: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. – CANCELED! Where: Eissey Theatre, PBSC campus, 11051 Campus Dr, Palm Beach Gardens Cost: Unticketed, free event; arrive early to get a good seat. Don’t miss … When: Thursday, April 23, …

Free: The Good Day Market, Boynton Beach, April 19

The Good Day Market is a free curated, outdoor community Sunday market hosted in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It’s a farmers market, but with so much more. They not only highlight small and local businesses, but also offer handmade goods, artisan products, boutique finds, vintage pieces, art, plants, specialty food, drinks, entertainment and activities …

Earth Day & Arbor Day celebrations in Wellington, April 25

The public is invited to learn about plants and the environment at this Wellington event. There will be Earth friendly products and demonstrations, giveaways, vendors and more, so mark your calendar. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. …

Celebrate Earth Day with animals at Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton, April 25

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Weekly: ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS Wednesdays, Thursdays …

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