Free Events

Interactive projects for kids and live performances by students from local schools are featured at Celebrate the Arts Day in Weston. The free festival will include performances by school bands, choruses and drama troupes, interactive booths for craft activities and a 28-foot graffiti wall. There will also be tattoo and balloon art, plus lawn games. …

Tamarac is proudly representing its diversity with a festival that features performances and exhibits reflecting people from different nations and backgrounds. One Tamarac Multicultural Festival offers food trucks, exhibits and kids’ zone, plus cultural performances from many of the city’s diverse groups. Headline performer is Kevin Lyttle, a Vincentian soca singer now based in Miami. …

Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at ArtsPark in Young Circle. Entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment The event emphasizes Hollywood’s pride and respect for LGBTQ residents and other residents …

For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free.  Outdoor films in 2026 include 7:30 p.m. January 24 “Superman”  8 p.m. March 6 “Smurfs”  Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s wise to verify events are still scheduled before you go. For information, 954-389-4321 or refer to the Weston website. Other …

Baseball season is gearing up, so if you want to go to Marlins Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 4-8 p.m., you can catch the baseball fever early at the free Marlins Fan Fest. This complimentary event will be at loanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, and will feature player meet and greets, interactive …

Jazz pros and student artists participate in Jazz Jams in Fort Lauderdale, and the jams are free to attend for spectators.  The events are at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Parking is free. In 2026, Jazz Jams are 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. first Fridays January to June for a delightful event that’s great …

Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event, which also includes …

Gospel vocalists and other performers offer rich entertainment at Gospel Explosion at Joseph C. Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event for families in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24,  at the park, 1450 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Admission is free. The Gospel Explosion, which is part of …

If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry. The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks.  There is no posted schedule for the event, but …

If you have a partner and dancing shoes and want to participate in the Que Bacano! Latin Dance Showcase, you will need to register in advance. However, even if you just want to watch on the sidelines and tap your toes under the table, you should still register since seating is limited. Admission is free and …

Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …