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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown featuring 3 Generations. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. South Florida folk & Acoustic Music Festival …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

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On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks charge a $3 fee per vehicle to enter. For those who visit county parks regularly on weekends, the Annual Parks Passport may be an attractive deal. The annual park pass costs $30 and allows a vehicle with up to eight people in it to enter without paying …

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Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited, and registrants should sign up in advance to ensure a spot. To attend, participants register online. Island Water Sports is at …

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Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Pembroke Pines. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year’s festival will include creative and artistic interactive experiences related to nature and The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson and the …

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in 2026 will be: …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

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Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this spring, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed concert featuring romantic songs and arias, including …

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Just wing it in the new year! Buffalo Wild Wings is starting 2026 strong with the return of “Month of Free” — a full month of FREE food through Feb. 2, 2026. Enjoy wings, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers for FREE, making it easy for hungry BWW fans to keep their resolution of celebrating the New Year …

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Deerfield Beach is featuring Movies in the Park at public parks. Entry and popcorn are free. Movies in 2026 include:  7 p.m. January 9. “The Goonies,” recreational facilities at 445 SW Second Street, Deerfield Beach. Feel free to bring blankets or portable seats. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook …

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