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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a seasonal sunset stroll. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The seasonal Sunset Stroll is a rain-or-shine event, April-September.  Check back with us to find out when …

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Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Live bands every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. on the VIVO! Stage At PBR Cowboy Bar: LADIES NIGHT THURSDAYS Ladies drink free every Thursday from 8-11 p.m. FREEDOM FRIDAYS The first Friday of every month, PBR salutes …

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Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Saturday, July 12 from 7-9 p.m.: Release of Neil Brideau’s new zine, Sally’s Mean Bloodstream Visits Miami, FL,  published by EXILE Projects and …

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Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive.  They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2025 in Broward Free outdoor film & food trucks in Tamarac Delight in a free outdoor flick at 8 p.m. Friday, …

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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday May 16 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

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Davie Jazz Festival features free entry.  The Jazz Festival in 2026 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and registration online is requested. VIP tickets are $90.56 with fee and tax. Parking is usually $5. Please return to this feature for information on parking fees.  The event is at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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The West Palm Beach GreenMarket returns to the Great Lawn on Saturday mornings, October, 2025, through April, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features include a mix of unique and diverse offerings in food and art, from seasonal produce, roving entertainment and live music, to popup workshops and competitions.   Visit WPB GreenMarket City …

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Lincoln Road on Miami Beach has often been thought of as a public playground to many; a place to hang out, with restaurants, boutiques and myriad cultural activities within walking distance. Best of all, many outdoor events on the pedestrian mall are free and open to the public; vendor prices vary. And music has long …

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Occasionally, Broward parks provide a delightful venue for live entertainment. Often the e Music events at Broward parks include 2024 events 2 p.m. November 24 Bach ‘n’ Roll  with free entry and free parking Where: Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood Organizer: Music Club of Hollywood   4 p.m. November 30 Jazz featuring Broward College …

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