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Welleby Park in Sunrise offers free features for families and dogs

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 …

Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Memorial Weekend, Miami Beach

Four blocks of Ocean Drive will be taken over completely by the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 2024. There will be a dedicated Kids Zone, with games and activities; an Action Zone, with demonstrations; a food court with Mission BBQ and more; plus plenty of vehicles in the Military …

Free: First Friday @ 5 concert has more than just music, Boynton Beach

The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” at Centennial Park and Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton. Food trucks and beverage vendors will be available, and there will be activities for kids, plus an artisan market. Outdoor concerts take place 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.  The …

Live music first Fridays on Giralda Avenue

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live. It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

Rock the Plaza at Boynton Beach with music and discounts

Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m., Rock the Plaza, Boynton Beach, will feature free live music, vendors and a variety of special offers from local businesses. Featured music performed by – Girlfriend Material. Community members who attend the events to listen to live music and enjoy family-friendly activities will also become familiar with …

Free entry for Dog Expo in Parkland

Dogs and their people are welcome to attend Home Fur Dogs Expo in Parkland. Entry and parking are free. The expo in 2024 is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road 33067. The event includes pet vendors, entertainment, and organizations with dogs for adoption. Pet food and pet …

Deering Estate discount for Memorial Day weekend

The historic Deering Estate is offering $5 general admission for Memorial Day weekend, which is May 25-27, 2024. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $15 for adults and $7 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …

Free: First Friday Art Walk & Art Trail in Delray Beach

Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including art walk events, art festivals, and public art displays and installations. Join the art galleries and working artist studios in downtown Delray Beach to peruse, shop, learn about and appreciate the vibrant culture of the visual arts, with performances, demonstrations, workshops and much more. Lots …

Free Family Day at The Underline in Brickell

Become an artist at the free Family Day at The Underline, with artists from Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex at the Brickell Backyard Urban Gym. Family Day at The Underline takes place every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and is free and open to the public but registration is required!  The next big event …

Live bands & food trucks at Groove on the Grass in Tamarac & entry is free

Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food trucks and inflatables for youngsters. Groove on the Grass events in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The band is T-Wave. The venue is Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. The …

Free MOAD Family Days in Miami

The Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower has moved its Family Day to remote locations while the venue undergoes renovations. GOGO MOAD is part of the Museum Without Boundaries initiative. Here’s the upcoming schedule: Saturday, April 27 from 2-5 p.m. GOGO MOAD will pop up at the Miami Book …

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