Free Events

The wacky 41st 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. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway. …

Imagine a place where seniors can attend workshops in multiple languages to learn about how to use Zoom, comprehend computer and cloud storage, better understand smartphone technology, and interact with friends and family on social media. Well, thanks to AARP and the Older Adults Technology Services program, that dream will become a reality soon at Senior …

Grab your wallet if you like browsing for unique items, useful objects and deals. Flea markets in 2024 in Broward include Dania Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004 flea markets  at Frost Park include 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays March 16, October 19, and December 7 free entry & free parking …

Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival in 2024 is  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 19 & entertainment includes  Nailah Blackman Paul Anthony and the Reggae …

Free fun for your family and friends with a beach ball display and end of Summer Bash. Now, through Sept. 30, you can dine, shop, and stroll at CityPlace Doral and enjoy a fun Beach Ball Display. Enjoy 1,300 rainbow-hued beach balls floating overhead on the boulevard. Guests will have a ball experiencing photo moments …

Entry is free to browse art exhibits at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The gallery and gift shop feature paintings, pottery, sculptures and other work of South Florida artists. The venue is usually open Mondays – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., it’s wise to  phone first to verify. …

Dust off your skates & skateboards. The town of Weston enhanced Tequesta Trace Park with a skate park that includes ramps and rails. Entry is free. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tequesta Trace Skate Park is at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. The skate park is for inline …

Gourmet and specialty markets, wine stores and even Italian restaurants are great places to visit for free wine tastings and gourmet cooking demos which are always followed by samplings of what’s been prepared. Here, we’ve comprised a list of places to seek out where you’ll find just that: Happy Wine  This no-nonsense wine shop, started …

For dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Some events include live entertainment. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, …

The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history.  One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust. …

While similar items have been available in some schools the past few years, this is the first time a Book Vending Machine, from the Palm Beach County Library System, has been Introduced for public availability. It’s called Library to Go, the latest community resource for library card members to access materials off site. Library to …