Events-Broward

Sea Shorts Play Festival offers an entertaining show for adults featuring local performers. The production by Seaside Players features a selection of original short plays written by Florida playwrights. This production will include nine 10-minute plays. Performances in 2026 are: Friday, March 13, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!

Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music with The Jam Band is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2026 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  March 27, at 4000 n. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.    Sign …

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free March 18, March 25, March 30 – April …

Sunrise is presenting an art festival with an emphasis on sustainability and interactive workshops.  The festival in 2026 is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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 parking …

The Joy and Happiness Festival in Miramar offers free entry, and a lot of activities to make people of all ages happier.  The event in 2026 is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14.  The event includes: performances teen gaming truck kite flying  joy parade  food vendors  pets permitted games  The venue is Branca …

Drone show, fireworks and a parade are among the array of entertainment and activities featured at a Cooper City Founders Day event in Broward.  Music entertainment includes Jay Valor Band.  Other features include: DJ Scuba Steve  Inflatables   business expo  hot dog eating event  field day activities  food trucks  fireworks  car show  When: Noon to 9:30 …

Theater students are presenting an iconic  play in Pembroke Pines and performances are open to the public for free. Plays in 2026 include  “The Importance of Being Ernest”  7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 19 – March 29 2 p.m. March 21 and March 28 The play is described as featuring sharp humor “about …

YMCA South Florida organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults.  Free lessons in 2026 are March 16 to March 20, and registration is required online.  YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood.  Residency in Broward is …