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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Manatee Lagoon, May 10

Help Manatee Lagoon celebrate the moms in your life! Enjoy a morning of family-friendly fun with hands-on activities, food trucks by the water, and special appearances from Mia the Manatee — there’s something for every mom and family to enjoy. Mother’s Day with Mia the Manatee When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

Chamber Music concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Artist Juraj Kojš is best known for as an experimental and interdisciplinary artist but he is also a conservatory-trained classical pianist and his showing that side at his upcoming chamber music concert Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students and seniors, …

Free National Day of Prayer concert in Doral

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Aiming to spread the message of peace and unity, the City of Doral is hosting their Second Annual National Day of Prayer Concert on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Doral Central Park Amphitheater. The concert is billed as “A Night of Unity, Worship, and Reflection.” Choirs from local churches will perform worship music …

Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry

Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

Top things to do in May in Palm Beach County

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When the weather is great, there are plenty of places to visit and things to experience. Here’s a list of some popular events and things to do in Palm Beach County during the month of May. MOSAIC Palm Beach Deals & discounts on admissions, May 1-31, 2026 MOSAIC discounts for attractions & entertainment, Palm Beach …

Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies, May 2-9

Teachers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom. While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher Appreciation Week (the first full week …

Plantation Walk offers entertainment & events

Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are permitted at some events. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation …

Free American Black Film Festival movies and events in Miami

The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will feature a host of free community events during it’s five-day run between Sunday, May 27 and Sunday, May 31. These are the free community events: Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. at the New World Center, 500 17 St., Miami Beach Film Screening Under the Stars Bring …

Food trucks, vendors and line dancing at Volunteer Park in Plantation

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

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