Free Events

Savor The Sounds night is a monthly concert series in Pembroke Pines that includes free live music, food trucks and an artist painting live. This is one of many of South Florida’s food truck events. Events in 2025 include: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26 featuring Joey Calderaio and live painting artist Gabriela …

The Gifford Lane Art Stroll will return for its 26th year on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. The free event takes place along Gifford Lane in Coconut Grove, a normally sleepy little residential block near the Kirk Monroe tennis courts between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block). The event is free. …

Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2025 is 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, in Coconut Creek. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year, there will be a special focus on Chinese culture. That will include exploration of this year’s NEA Big …

The annual St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Italian Festival is back for its 41st year in 2025. The free event will be Feb. 14-16 at St. Coleman Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. The event will include plenty of Italian food, carnival rides, live music, a silent auction, a car raffle, arts and craft vendors and more.  …

There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment in the heart of West Palm Beach. Not only can you catch live music on the lawn at CityPlace for free, but you can also participate in plenty of other activities. Happenings: Sundays, Live Music on The Lawn 1-4 …

Grab a portable seat or blanket. Free live music events called Starlight Jam Sessions are offered at the Gazebo in Palm Aire in Pompano Beach in January and February. Performances in jazz in 2025 include: 6 p.m. Saturday, February 15. Lizzy & The Gents Trio, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The venue is 623 Oaks Drive, …

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 2025, Jazz Jams are 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. first Fridays January to June for a delightful event that’s …

The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry. The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks.  Esplanade park is on the delightful Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.   …

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2025 is February 14-23. The displays feature the work of local and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection and light sculptures. Displays …