For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …
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Museum of Miami hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, …
Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water and turtles are poking their heads out. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some …
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., May 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: This month’s theme is Morocco and here’s the schedule: 11:00 a.m. to noon Storytelling Session 12:30-3:30 p.m. …
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 Author & food event at African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale 5 p.m. – 8:30 …
There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment. It’s free music and more on The Lawn at CityPlace in the heart of West Palm Beach. Free entertainment is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and everyone is invited to attend for free. For a complete listing of …
Enjoy live music every Thursday at Clematis by Night.
Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area. For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …
If you’d like entertainment and activities with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Dania Improv, Puttshack and Regal theaters. Free events & activities at Dania Pointe include: Night market events, 5 p.m. to …
Golf with Us is free and open to the first 150,000 new participants who enroll before June 15, 2026. The program offers kids 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, giving them access to tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses nationwide. Returning Golf with Us participants can renew their …
Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive. They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2026 in Broward Ocean Brews beer festival in Deerfield Beach The Ocean Brews beer festival is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. …




















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