Free Events

The Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways.  The boat parade in 2025 is 7 p.m. Friday, December 12, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features  more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. For boats, the entry fee is $25. Entry is free at various watch areas.  If you want to …

Gather your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head over to Canyon Amphitheater in Boynton Beach on the third Saturday of each month (except June-August) the Legends on the Lawn concert series. Legends on the Lawn is free! Just your top outdoor music concert series in a leisurely setting among friends. Legends on the Lawn …

This holiday season, prepare to be dazzled and amazed when you experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights comes to South Beach Dec. 13 and 14; Dec. 20 and 21, 2025, at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Showtimes are Dec. 13 …

Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Featured event  October 10, Hispanic …

Thrive Art District in Fort Lauderdale is hosting an Art Walk with art exhibits, food trucks and vendors. Entertainment is featured at the event.  Art Walks in 2025 include  6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, July 26 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 25 Halloween edition  Stone Lace band food and drink vendors costume …

For parents interested in swapping out toys, gently used toys are offered at free events in Fort Lauderdale.  The event is intended to provide fresh homes for toys that are no longer used, which is great for the environment and for family wallets.  ToyTrader of South Florida Toy Swap Events are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 …

A gospel choir, a patriotic concert saluting veterans, a concert pianist and concert organist make up the performances at the Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series, a free four-concert series at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. Concert are in October and November 2025 and January and February 2026. Here is the schedule. Sunday, Oct. …

T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park is free on week days. Entry fees on weekends and holidays are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $20 per vehicle with …

The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:       North Beach Social: The Navikaran Quartet Thursday, Nov. 20, …

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 …

The City of West Palm Beach is once again offering an essential service for downtown visitors who prefer two wheels to four, and never need to worry about where to park their bikes. Bike Valet WHEN: Saturday, October, 2025, through May 30, 2026, (except Feb. 14 and March 28). WHERE: 143 N. Narcissus Avenue, West …