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South Florida is home to many cultures with varied traditions. Black History Month is celebrated in February and here’s your chance not only to learn about Black Americans who have contributed to this country’s cultural fabric, but also to engage in activities to foster appreciation for Black heritage. Here’s a list of related events for …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular self-guided First Friday Art Walk, and the “any time” Art Trail. Both offer public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. Start off the New Year in an artful way by attending the …

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. Here is the February lineup: Saturday, Feb. 7 …

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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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For art aficionados and folks interested in free things to do, the Coral Springs Museum of Art offers free entry every day to browse the exhibits and displays. The Museum Coral Springs Museum of Art 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065 954-340-5000 Guests age 17 and younger need to be with an adult. Things …

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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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If you’re in Broward, you will find plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January, many of them free or inexpensive. Some of them are so enticing you may want to drive in from Miami-Dade or Palm Beach county. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2026 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Thrive Art District in Fort Lauderdale hosts a monthly (or so) Art Walk with art exhibits, food trucks and vendors. Entertainment is featured at the event.  Art Walks in 2026 include: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 31. The event will include entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink and raffles. Thrive Art District …

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