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Free Family Fun Day at HistoryMiami and other free events

Kids Eat Free at Toojay's / courtesy of TooJay's

HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, usually …

Vista View Park in Davie offers outdoor fitness equipment & free weekday entry

While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

Enjoy Free Cone Day 2026 at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops

What’s the latest scoop for ice cream lovers? Ben & Jerry’s is again giving away ice cream in 2026.  We all scream for ice cream, but, even louder, when it’s Ben & Jerry’s and FREE. Image: Ben & Jerry’s As a way to thank customers, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops set aside one day every …

Waters Edge Park in Tamarac includes a book walk, fitness & water playground & entry is free

Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

Davie Jazz Festival features a variety of talent & entry is free

Davie Jazz Festival features free entry.  The Jazz Festival in 2026 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and registration online is requested. VIP tickets are $90.56 with fee and tax. Parking is usually $5. Please return to this feature for information on parking fees.  The event is at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo …

International Jazz Day Concert at Lake Worth Library, April 30

Attention instrumentalists, vocalists, and jazz lovers of all ages, here’s your chance to join Neil Bacher and Friends as they bring the rhythms of jazz to life at the Library! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply love great live music, all are welcome to be part of this vibrant community event. Jazz Jam Sessions When: …

New World Symphony Fellows Blue Concerts are ‘Pay What You Wish’

New World Symphony audience

If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …

Free with RSVP: Florida Grand Opera SongFests in Broward, Miami

Florida Grand Opera

Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this spring, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed concert featuring romantic songs and arias, including …

Free live bands and vendors at Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …

$10 concert, Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band, April 26

The Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band will perform a special program to celebrate the nation’s 250 years. Happy Birthday, America! When: Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. Where: Coral Lakes Theater, 12751 El Clair Ranch Road, Boynton Beach Tickets are $10 at the door; children under 12 get in free. Website for more information …

Sweet Corn Fiesta at Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, April 26

Sweet Corn Fiesta

Ready, set, shuck! That’s the call for everyone in South Florida who loves sweet corn to show up at the annual Sweet Corn Fiesta: When: Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds Tickets: $5 for kids, $10 for adults; ride tickets $10-$15 Featured: Live music …

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