Free Events

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting at 1 and 3 p.m.  The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami.  The 1932 cottage which sits on 2.2 acres of wooded property, has recently undergone extensive structural restoration and repair, …

The wacky 42nd King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway.  …

Broward County has many fall festivals, from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Pembroke Pines, and everywhere in between, including Tamarac, Plantation, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. At Broward’s fall festivals, you can buy pumpkins for carving, listen to live music, play games, go on hayrides and celebrate the change of seasons, as …

Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

Orchestra Miami once again celebrates Ludwig van Beethoven with its Beethoven on the Beach series for 2026. There are three upcoming concerts scheduled: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6 p.m., Gateway Park in Sunny Isles Beach Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 6 p.m., Pinecrest Gardens Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7 p.m., Miami Beach Bandshell …

The treasures of our national parks have a lot to offer, including hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, plus exploring native flora and fauna, and hopefully also finding peace of mind. So, if you’re a fan of wide, open spaces, where you only hear the sounds of nature, then the National Park …

The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: January 17: Box of Rocks February 21: Hangin with Brodie March 21 April 18: Simona Electra Show May 16: Stryder …

It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2025 are usually third Sundays, and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event includes entertainment and prizes. The venue is Village Art …

Free concerts featuring local performers are featured at Lunch with Art: The LIVE Music Edition events at 12:15 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Upcoming events in 2025 include: Sept. 18: Beth Cohen Oct. 16: Karina Iglesias Nov. 20: Brandon Mack (B Mack) Dec. 18: Charlotte McKinnon Feel free to bring lunch. Light refreshments …

Dozens of local and national artists and artisans are displaying their handiwork at a festival at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Entry is free. What: Arts and Crafts Festival  When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Where: The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4467 Lyons Road Sign up for …