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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

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Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the third Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

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From internationally renowned artist Wyland, a bronze and steel turtle sculpture is poised at a new environmental public art display in Dania Beach.  The 8,000-pound Sea Turtle Beach sculpture is part of Wyland’s global public art project, which focuses on representations of  marine life. Other Wyland pieces from that project are in Beijing and Alaska.  …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Sat., Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 10-11:30: a.m. Walking Tour  A fun-filled walking tour through the streets of Coral Gables, a perfect way …

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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, …

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Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

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Imagine a Sunday meandering to different galleries around the Little River, Little Haiti and Performing Arts districts, converging with other art aficionados and enjoying light refreshments and engaging conversation at each stop. The Progressive Art Brunch, held the first Sunday of the month between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. provides just that, with 14 galleries …

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Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture?  October tours are set for Sunday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. The tours take place twice a month at 11 a.m., typically starting from the artwork entitled, “Fly’s Eye Dome,” …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Design …

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Whether your favorite marine animals are turtles, manatees, stingrays or crocs, you can celebrate them all at this annual event. What: LagoonFest  When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: South Flagler Drive, from Banyan to Fern in downtown West Palm Beach at the waterfront behind the Amphitheater. Admission: Free; $10 per …

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