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Checkers & Rally’s unveil new flatbread sandwich combos starting at $5

Checkers & Rally’s recently unveiled new flatbread sandwich and other combos starting at just $5. These offers are available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. Leading the lineup is the Spicy Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, built around the brands fan-favorite chicken offering. Made with Checkers & Rally’s signature spicy chicken patty, American cheese, crisp …

Water Safety events at pools in Broward

Some parks and recreation departments and other organizations offer water safety events that are usually free to attend.  Often, the events include entertainment and games. Please verify if you must register prior to the event.   Water Safety Events in 2026 in Broward include  North Broward  10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, free entry …

Monthly moonlight concert series at The Barnacle

The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the remaining schedule: April 10, 2026: Siempre Flamenco featuring guitarist Paco Fonte and flamenco dancer Celia Fonte. The duo present …

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 …

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 …

Free outdoor Bingo in Broward with prizes

It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2026 are usually third Sundays, and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event includes entertainment and prizes. The venue is Village Art …

Art Fest in Sunrise features workshops and upcycled projects

Sunrise is presenting an art festival with an emphasis on sustainability and interactive workshops.  The festival in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and it includes live painting, entertainment and an outdoor gallery. The venue is Village Art Plaza, which is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Entry, activities, and …

Comic Con in Broward, $10-$20

Panel discussions, gaming, and folks dressed up as fiction favorites are featured at an event in Sunrise.  When: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 14  What: Comic Con  Fee: $20 for teens and grownups, $10 for ages 12 and younger  The venue is Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. The event includes entertainment …

Free music at McBride Plaza in Coral Gables

As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that’s what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at McBride Plaza Concert Series. The free outdoor concerts happen every other Thursday of the month from January through March 2025, …

Plywood Regatta in Dania is free for student participants & spectators

Teens from schools in South Florida are building watercraft from plywood and hopping aboard their DIY boats in the Plywood Regatta in Dania Beach. Plywood Regatta event in 2026 is 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 26, and watching the floating tournament is free for spectators.  Broward students from middle and and high schools are …

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