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Put your dancing shoes on because this event will be jazzing things up. The South Beach Jazz Festival will feature jazz pianist Emmet Cohen and Friends on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are free with RSVP when you take your own seating.   Reserve your spot on eventbrite here. The outdoor …

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Entry is free for Riverwalk Seafood Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food offered for purchase from local vendors. The fest in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 4, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on Riverwalk, which is a delightful pedestrian promenade along The New …

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The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

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Whether it’s Chanukah or Hanukkah, it’s time for kids to celebrate the festival of lights with a whole lot more than gelt, dreidels and menorah lights. What: Boca Raton Chanukah Festival When: Sunday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, inside South County Regional Park Cost: …

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Vendors selling handmade items and a Winter Wonderland with snow for kids are featured at a popular holiday festival in Sunrise.  Sunrise Arts and Crafts Festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351. Parking is free. Entry is free for the Arts …

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The folks at Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, with free entry, free entertainment  and free activities. It includes School of Rock performing kids zone Hip Hop Kids performing snow mountain Puppy kissing booth pets …

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Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  Vegan Block Party in  2025 is 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Saturday, July 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block Party events typically …

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Performances, activities for kids and international foods for purchase are featured at a free family festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Live music and dance are included. The Cultural Festival in 2024 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 9, with free entry. Entertainment includes 5:30 p.m. Cachi y Saoco Nuevo    Latin Salsa band …

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Films and filmmakers from different parts of the world are featured at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, also referred to as FLIFF. The film festival in 2024 is  November 8 through November 17 at participating venues in Broward. Venues include: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Davie Lauderhill Prices Prices for film festival films are usually $13 for …

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Where can you find performances of Afro-Cuban dance, samba percussion, taiko drumming, merengue music, rumba dance and Polynesian hula? At HistoryMiami’s annual Culture Fest 305 on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. This is truly a folklife festival that celebrates human enthusiasm and …

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If you’re a fan of fried ravioli, pizza and other Italian fare, save your appetite for Feast of Little Italy Italian Festival in Jupiter.  Entry is free for the event, which includes food for purchase, live music, bocce, art, food demonstrations and wine seminars. There will be lots of authentic Italian food for sale. Feast …

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