For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.

Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend.

Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on a playground or tossing a Frisbee.  You’ll pay for the food you order, and with various vendors, the selection is ideal for satisfying a variety of preferences.

Event days are occasionally switched or events are discontinued, it’s always wise to call ahead or refer to the information online for confirmation.

Food Trucks in Broward

Plantation

Food Trucks in Volunteer Park in Plantation, usually 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, often with live entertainment and activities. Free parking.

Pompano Beach

Free Old Town Untapped art, food & entertainment events in Pompano Beach, first Friday of most months. Festivities take place at Northeast First Street and North Flagler Avenue, including at Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St. For more information, call 954-545-7800 or click here. 

Dania Beach

Rock The Block Food Truck events in Dania 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Thursdays January to June in Dania.

The event is outdoors at Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach.

 

Davie

Tree Tops Park features food trucks 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. first Thursdays, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328, 954-357-5130

Deerfield Beach

Quiet Waters Park features food trucks 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  third Thursdays, 401 S. Powerline Road., Deerfield Beach 33442; 954-357-5100

Coral Springs

Bites-n-Sips occasional events include food vendors, drink stations, vendors, fun for kids, and live entertainment. Entry is free.  Fees apply for food and some activities. Occasional events are offered from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on The Lawn, 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

Food Trucks in Palm Beach

Boca Raton

Tasty Tuesdays 5 p.m. Tuesdays at amphitheater in West Boca.  Venue: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton 33498, website, 561-966-7043.

Food Truck on First Friday: Enjoy a variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes, lawn games and live musical performances at the City of Boca Raton’s monthly events, the first Friday of each month at various parks through May, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entry.

Wellington

Food trucks & music events are usually 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, with free entry. Venue is being hosted on the Town Center Promenade, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. For information, call 561-753-2484 or visit the website.

Food Trucks in Miami-Dade

Food Truck Fiesta at Tropical Park

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami 33155. Includes free parking, kids activities, entertainment, and bounce house, website

Food Trucks Tuesdays at Haulover Park

5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, website

Food Truck Festival at Pelican Harbor Marina

1275 NE 79th St., North Bay Village
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays

Food Trucks Festival at Highland Oaks Park

5 p.m. Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park, 20300 Northeast 24th Avenue, Miami 33180, website

Other Food Truck events

 

Food trucks: Where to find them around Miami

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Thursday, March 30, 2023