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Valentine’s Day weddings are especially romantic. If you and your partner want to wed on Valentine’s Day or renew your vows, public officials South Florida are accommodating that request. Fort Lauderdale A free group Valentine’s Day wedding event in 2025 is 11:30 a.m. February 14 in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  It’s open to a limited number …

The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is once again being celebrated at the 48th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 18-20, 2025 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Historical Coastal Communities.” Hours are: Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday, …

In Fort Lauderdale, All Saints Episcopal offers occasional entertaining events for free. Events in 2025 include 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 17 Girl Choir of South Florida and Choir Next Door The church is at 333 Tarpon St., Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. A donation of $10 is suggested. Free & inexpensive things to do this …

If you’re a history buff, or just radically curious, grab your earplugs if you’ve ever wondered what a battlefield re-enactment is like.   What: Seminole War Battlefield Reenactment When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter     The public is invited …

Behold! The 74th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is happening Jan. 18-19, 2025. Held on the lawn of the University of Miami Campus  in Coral Gables on Stanford Dr. in front of the Lowe Art Museum, this free festival features more than 200 juried artists. Displayed artwork includes wood, watercolor, photography, oil and acrylics, …

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

The Pinecrest Gardens Art & Design Fair will feature the work of dozens of artists, in all types of mediums, on Jan. 25-26, 2025. The two-day event, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., traditionally has always offered a great selection of food, live music and activities for the entire family. Given that Pinecrest Gardens …

The City of Boca Raton will mark MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park. FREE and open to the public: Unity March | 10 a.m. From MLK Jr Monument at 200 Ruby St., to Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 …

Street artists working live and food trucks are featured at an outdoor event that’s part of the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest 3D, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Events in 2025 include: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 24  art exhibit and sale at Plunge …

For family friendly outdoor excursion, a fair in Southwest Ranches offers rides, games and food vendors. Southwest Ranches Country Fair in 2025 is Thursday – Monday, January 16-January 20 at 16290 Griffin Road 33331.  Entry is free. You pay for rides, snacks from food trucks,  and other items you want to purchase. Parking is free. …

Inflatables, DJ entertainment and food vendors are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January …