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Free Halloween concert for the whole family in Miami

The Alhambra Orchestra is planning two shows this year for its annual Spooky Symphony Halloween concert. The kid-friendly concert will be at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay. Presented in collaboration with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and The Children’s …

Free ‘Second Saturday’ family day at Perez Art Museum Miami

The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

Miami Children’s Museum offers free Sensory Saturdays

Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

Top Hispanic Heritage events in Palm Beach County, Sept.-Oct.

Hispanic Heritage was originally celebrated only on Sept. 15 each year, but it has evolved into a series of monthlong celebrations through Oct. 15, honoring the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx cultures that reflect the growing American diversity. Each community and venue not only gets to choose how they celebrate these diverse cultures through food, …

Weston Regional Park offers shaded playground, sand volleyball and free events

Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle ball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted walking path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball team athletic  fields The park offers free occasional events …

Riverwalk is delightful for waterfront walks, photos & festivals

Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.   Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

Free resources & ideas for enhancing your Florida yard

Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

Free Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival, Sept. 27-28

If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted items and homemade treasures, head over to the Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival. You can find all sorts of items, from works of art and jewelry to one-of-a-kind handmade decorations and much more. This event has become a must-stop-by institution, with nearly 100 craft artisans from around the state …

Dinner at the park: food trucks, vendors & entertainment 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. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

Free tickets for play in Broward

Nab free tickets for a play produced by the Broward troupe, Seaside Players. “Artifice” is described as hilarious with intrigue.  The play in 2025 is offered weekends October 3-12 with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Jarvis Hall, 4505 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.  For tickets, log on …

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