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Health, wellness and environmental awareness are all part of this free two-day weekend event Paddletopia and Paddle for Plastic in Surfside on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, at 96 Street Park. Get out on the water and enjoy free paddle boarding, fitness demonstrations and classes, live music, local vendors, and a rock-climbing experience …

Yeehaw! Don your jeans and western shirt, grab your cowboy boots and hat and enjoy the free Boots & Bites event at Doral Central Park on Friday, May 15 from 6-9 p.m. Here’s what you can expect: A variety of local food trucks selling tasty bites Guided line dancing for all skill levels starting at 7 …

Orchestra Miami is joining with the Music Ministry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to create the Saturdays at Trinity Series on Saturdays at 7 p.m. in their historic sanctuary in Downtown Miami. These concerts will feature music performed by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with singers from South Florida. The series will explore the lush and opulent …

What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!

Wet splashy activities and entertainment are featured at a free Water Works pool and park event organized by the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The event includes water slides, DJ entertainment and water games. Other features include a toddler zone. Food vendors are part of the festivities.  Water Works in 2026 is 11 a.m. …

Kids To Parks Day events are a great opportunity for youngsters to appreciate nature and activities outdoors.  Kids To Parks Day in Plantation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and entry is free.  The venue is Deicke Park, 1200 NW 106th Avenue, Plantation 33322.  Activities include: scavenger hunt  games  water activities  art …

Students, an ensemble and special guests will be banging drums, bongos and other percussion instruments at Dolphin Mall’s VIVO outdoor entertainment space on Sunday, May 17, starting at noon during the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts Spring Showcase. The event is free but RSVP is required. The day kicks off at noon with individual …

Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. May 15, 2026: Guests are invited on a lively journey through Tahiti, Hawai‘i, New Zealand, and Samoa, experiencing the rhythms, stories, and traditions of …

Calling all cinephiles to South Beach through Sunday, May 17, where you can take in all the films your heart desires during the South Beach Film Festival, featuring documentaries, shorts and feature films in all genres including several LGBTQ-themed offerings. Screenings take place at various locations around Miami Beach. Here is the schedule: Thursday, May …

The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional festivals, free films and other events.  Many events are free and open to the public.  Events in 2026 include Homes Fur Dogs Pet Expo Homes Fur Dogs Expo is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road, Parkland. The …

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …