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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 Jan. 11: This month’s event is presented in partnership with Arsht on the Road and entitled THE HEART OF CORAL GABLES: A Tapestry of History, …

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The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival and acoustic jam on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. Musicians in attendance at the monthly jams are encouraged to bring their acoustic instruments and take the stage for a post-performance jam session. While the …

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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, this event is for you. The Hollywood West Salsa Fest is a free event with lively entertainment. The first Salsa Fest in 2025 is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 4, at Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood 33020. Performers include Melina Almodovar and Orquestra. There will …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy food …

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All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in animated film. Drive-ins and other free family films in Sunrise in 2025 include:  6:30 p.m. Friday, January 3, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The movie is “Inside Out 2.” Watch the movie from inside your vehicle with sound from …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:   North Beach Social: Gilmar Gomes Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at 7 …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” in Downtown Boynton. When: Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Band: Whisky Six, 6-9 p.m. Live Performances: Capoeira Karkara: 5:15-6 p.m.; Dynamic Duo Line Dancing: 7:20-7:40 p.m. …

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Take advantage of these ongoing series of free outdoor concerts and family events scheduled for 2025. Also, plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. The amphitheater in the Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Events are typically held on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturday evenings. Visit this …

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