Free Events

The faculty of the Miami International Piano Festival Academy will be tickling the ivories from Jan. 6-12, 2026 during a week-long concert series happening at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club. Each night will feature a new artist taking the stage and the schedule is as follows. All concerts are at 7 p.m. except for Jan. …

Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events in 2026. The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. Free Food Truck & Music Series: Jan. 8, …

Enjoy live music every Thursday at Clematis by Night.

We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts, fairs and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment. Here’s a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2026; listed chronologically. 30th Anniversary Celebration, Wellington When: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 …

If you’re in Broward, you will find plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January, many of them free or inexpensive. Some of them are so enticing you may want to drive in from Miami-Dade or Palm Beach county. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is …

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is offering  live musical events featuring students and faculty for free as part of the Stamps Distinguished Music Program. From classical to jazz to world music and show tunes, here is the lineup of the concerts by the next generation of musicians, led by their …

Here’s a sample of the dialogue of this new scary movie from Paramount Pictures: 911. What’s your emergency? He’s acting crazy. He killed all the others. Who killed the others? We’re in Hawaii! This is crazy. The film will be shown at Regal Dania Pointe on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, before it opens nationwide on …

Here’s an advance screening of the new horror film from Sony Pictures Entertainment – “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Complimentary passes are available for this adrenaline-fueled film on a first-come, first-served basis. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (rated-R) When: Monday, Jan. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura …

If you haven’t been to Manatee Lagoon in a while, here’s the perfect time to visit. This information has been updated for 2026. Exhibits include three life-sized manatee statues, a seagrass exhibit and a Florida mangroves exhibit. Entry to Manatee Lagoon is free. Parking is also free.  Don’t miss ManateeFest 2026 on Feb. 7 … …

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …