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Free entry for Riverwalk Tacos & Tequila Festival

Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

Free Weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami

Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami. Reserved tickets are required.  Here is the schedule for the upcoming Family Sunday events: May 19: “Musical Storytelling”  May 26: …

Free entry to Fam Jam: Hip Hop appreciation at Museum of Graffiti, Miami

Are your kids creative? Do they like to draw or paint? Here’s an ongoing weekly session on Sundays at the world’s first museum dedicated to graffiti where they can learn from the pros. Each adult admission is $16, with up to four children admitted for free.  Sessions are open for creative minds under 13 years …

How to celebrate ‘Kids to Parks Day’ in Miami-Dade

The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the …

Free bike helmets & Bingo at bicycle safety event in Weston

Information about bicycle safety and an opportunity to receive a free bike helmet are featured at a Bicycle Safety event in Weston. The safety program is presented by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Department and Safe Kids Broward. The event in 2025 is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, and reservations are required.  Bring your helmet for …

Free & cheap transportation options in Miami-Dade

Miami Trolley

Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free.  MetroConnect now provides free ride-share service around Miami-Dade County that easily connects you to Metrobus, Metrorail and takes you where you need around town. More details can be found here. Please …

Free dive-in films in Fort Lauderdale

For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

Fort Lauderdale Air Show with discount opportunities for watch zones

The Fort Lauderdale Air Show features exciting aerial entertainment. The event in 2025 featuring the U.S. Navy jets flying in formation is May 3 and May 4 at the Fort Lauderdale beach. Reserved seating in a prime location is offered for a fee. You’re likely able to see the air show from much of the beach …

Free & cheap exhibits, activities at Four Arts cultural center, Palm Beach

While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …

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