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Delight in the flavors and rhythms of The Islands in Broward. Food. Music. Dancing. Caribbean heritage events in Broward offer food and lively entertainment, with plenty of free events. Caribbean Heritage Month is traditionally celebrated in June. Caribbean Heritage Events in 2025 Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Oceanside Park is offering free Caribbean Heritage Month events …

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Entry is $10 for the vibrant and popular Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival in Broward if you purchase tickets prior to the event. The fee is $13 for purchasing tickets at the event, which is on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  Entry is free for kids 11 and younger.   Stonewall Pride Parade in 2025 …

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The Earth Day event at Hollywood beach features live entertainment, including a dance party. Mother Ocean Music Festival at the Hollywood Bandshell includes regional bands, exhibits from environmental protection organizations, and items made from recycled plastic. The festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes: …

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For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with entertainment, eco-art projects, and eco games.  Earth Day festival in 2026 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with educational and interactive displays. At 12:15 is a workshop on protecting butterflies.  Bring reusable water bottles and use water stations at the festival. Food trucks offer …

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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday May 16 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

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Miami Beach Pride events: March 27, 2025, to April 6, will bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, their friends, allies and supporters to celebrate the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community in Miami Beach. Many events are free with RSVP, while others have admission fees. Upcoming free events …

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It’s official. Spring arrives with the vernal equinox this month and the Boynton Beach Spring Market will welcome the season with a free upcoming family event to celebrate local businesses. The event includes entertainment, vendors, games and activities. What: Spring Market, 2025 When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park …

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This free event is open to the public and is designed to be family-friendly, pet-friendly, and fun-friendly. The Downtown Festival features live stage music, plus strolling musicians, artisans and artists, a farmers market, car show and more. What: Downtown Festival When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Royal Palm Place, …

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Paintings. Bollywood Indian dancing. Live rock music. Taiko Drummers. Entertainment and exhibitors at the Coral Springs Festival of The Arts are international and varied. The Festival of The Arts in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, and entry is free.  The event includes artists, performers and  GardenFest. …

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