Holidays

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 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18. Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22. …

Veterans Day celebrates active duty and retired men and women who chose to serve their country with pride. Here is a list of some of the festivities we found and they include breakfasts, parades, ceremonies, marketplace vendors, car shows, music and entertainment. We urge everyone to show their appreciation for the members of our armed …

 The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that residents look forward to every year. The parade in 2025 is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 22, with a route from Northwest 46th Avenue and Broward Boulevard, west to Northwest 69th Avenue, Northwest Fourth Street to Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation. Bleachers are offered …

Haven’t come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. That includes not-so-scary fun for kids as well as Halloween events for adults. We have found discounts on some of the more …

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This magical garden is scheduled to open on Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026. Feast your eyes on stunning …

Santa Claus is making an early arrival, landing this weekend at The Christmas Palace stores in Hialeah Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 1 and in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bearded, red-suited one will make appearances at each store and kids can share their holiday wishes with him …

These concerts have been cancelled. If you haven’t heard the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus before, you’re in for a treat. The U.S. Army Field Band was founded in 1946 and the Soldiers’ Chorus 1957. They have performed in all 50 states and in 30 countries before hundreds of millions of people. The …

Free Fall events for kids and families are offered at several parks in Fort Lauderdale. Fall Festival events  in 2025 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Riverland Park Fall Festival is 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. November 8 at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312 Croissant Park Fall Festival is 1 p.m. to 4 …

We know this attraction isn’t exactly free or cheap but Lion Country Safari is doing something different this year, so we thought it was worth mentioning. It’s offering a “get ready to glow” first-ever lantern festival. Lanterns & Lights at Safari Nights When: Select nights, November 2025 through January, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. …

Enjoy live music every Thursday at Clematis by Night.