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For an entertaining evening out, Pembroke Pines is hosting Beats & Bites featuring favorite hits from different decades and food trucks.  Regional bands perform at the events and entry is free.  Beats & Bites events are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in 2026, including: February 26: DJ Sama, ’80s and ’90s March 19 May 28 …

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See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of the month on Hollywood Boulevard and on Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment …

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The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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The Liberty Plaza Jazz Series season, presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach returns for its 2026 season featuring concerts through May. Here is the 2026 lineup: February 21: Ike & Val Woods March 21: The Mighty Flea Circus April 18: The Allison Briggs Quartet May 16: Jean P. …

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Located inside Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages 3-8 years old, the event features local actors, artists and friends of the Bookleggers family taking on storytelling duties. Parents and kids are encouraged to …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.  Upcoming event is on Sat., March 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artmaking by TMP The teen-led volunteer and education group TMP hosts a …

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If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

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Oakland Park and Art Fusion Galleries are hosting Oakland Park Art Walk. Entry is free for the event. The Art Walk events in 2026 include: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Saturday, February 21 Saturday, May 16  Saturday, August 15  Saturday, November 21   South Florida artists are featured at booths at and around Art Fusion …

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Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations.   Events in 2026  7:30 p.m. February 21 Broward Symphony Orchestra with an emphasis on American pieces  2 p.m. …

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Round ’em up cowboy! The rodeo’s coming to Tropical Park when the Miami-Dade CountryFest home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo takes place Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Programming begins at 10 a.m. General admission is free with RSVP. Click here to RSVP …

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