Festival

For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.”  The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Miramar Regional Park.  The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and kite building. …

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 …

With a popular event in Davie, the Broward Natural Resources Division offers the opportunity for Broward residents to nab free trees. Water Matters Day in 2026 is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328. Entry into the park is $3 per vehicle with up …

St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …

It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2026 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists from different regions with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district with fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2026 include Saturday …

World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …