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The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and …

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Interactive projects for kids, lawn games and live performances are featured at free Arts Day festival  in Weston. The free festival in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and it includes graffiti wall, balloon art and tattoo art. Performances include local school bands and drama troupes.  Here is the performance schedule: …

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All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. 36th annual ArtFest by the Sea Saturday-Sunday, March 7 & 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 …

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Happy Earth Day Earthlings. With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free …

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Nature Fest, MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual outdoor festival. This family friendly event will feature environmental exhibitors, live music, Florida native plant vendors, touch tank, food trucks, Kids Zone, kayaking, and much more. MacBeach Nature Fest, North Palm Beach When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John D. MacArthur Beach …

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From food and music festivals to art and nature vendor fairs, here’s our guide to some of the popular free and cheap events in March in the Palm Beaches for 2026.  Festivals & events in greater Palm Beach Multicultural Youth Art Festival, Delray Beach Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Old …

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Cheers to 100 Years!  Boca Street Fest will mark 100 years with Centennial Celebrations that include  live music, local flavors and unique vendors. The festival promises something for everyone. Admission is free. When: Saturday, March. 28, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. Where: Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton Get ready to continue the city’s …

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If you love Italian food, but also enjoy the music, art and cultural traditions. Here’s a chance to really have some fun. The Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington is a two-day Italian festival that features live entertainment, food and beverages, plus shopping. There’s even a cooking stage. What: Festa Italiana of Wellington When: Friday, Saturday …

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Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and a calendar of St. Patrick’s Day events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2026 in …

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It’s a parade! Youth Day Parade in Oakland Park includes not only a parade, but other free festivities, including rides and live entertainment. The 2026 theme is Cartoon Carnival. Costumes are encouraged. Oakland Park Youth Day Parade in 2026 is March 7, starting at Jaco Pastorius Park, then moving south on Dixie Highway, west on …

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