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You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

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Festivals, live entertainment and hands-on activities are among the variety of events offered in Pompano Beach.  Lots of events are free. They’re ideal for dates, families and solo excursions. Events in Pompano Beach include 2025 events Haitian Heritage events Films An event featuring Haitian films hosted by Haitian filmmaker Al’Ikens Planche is 6 p.m. Friday, …

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Pembroke Pines recreation department is offering free swimming and free tennis for Kids To Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a nationwide event promoting parks and recreation activities for kids and families.  In 2025, the event is May 17 at participating parks. Events in Pembroke Pines include Free Tennis Activities 9 a.m. – 12 …

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v The Kids To Parks Day event is at Ward Recreation, 301 NW 46th Avenue, Plantation. Parking is free. Phone 954-452-2510 for information. Other Kids To Parks Day events Free Kids To Parks event in Pembroke Pines Kids to Parks Day in Wellington Kids to Parks Day in Miami-Dade Other Parks in South Florida Picturesque parks …

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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 2025 in Broward Free outdoor film & food trucks in Tamarac Delight in a free outdoor flick at 8 p.m. Friday, …

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You don’t need to be from a galaxy far away to delight in this event. Some organizations and recreation departments offer  “Stars Wars Day” festivities for May the 4th, a whimsical wordplay on the iconic phrase associated with the blockbuster movies. Festivities in Broward include     Star Wars event in Hollywood PlastiCon Expo  with …

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Family films, bounce house and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks, face painting and bounce houses are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are at 8 p.m at different venues. Events in 2025 include: Friday, March 14 Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 …

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Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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The savings are getting juicy for burger lovers at Sonic Drive-In! The popular quick-service restaurant just introduced its new Double Sonic Smasher Burger with two Angus beef, seasoned patties smashed and seared — crispy on the edges and juicy in the middle. It’s then layered with two slices of American cheese, Smasher sauce, crinkle-cut pickles, …

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