Festival

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

Grab your little leprechauns and plan to spend the day frolicking with the wearing of the green. The South Florida Emerald Society hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the German-American Social Club in Miami. Admission is free. Features: Live Entertainment with traditional Irish and …

The public is invited to enjoy the festivities and get in on the fun at this event. Find out what a “Wife-carrying contest” is! Members of the Finnish-American community in Palm Beach County gets together once a year to celebrate their homeland, with lots of music, food and family fun; and everyone is welcome to …

Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and a petting farm are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2026 is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, and entry to most events is free. Free Festival at Bamford Park …

Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets.  Black History events …

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River event in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, games and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival, celebrating local voices, is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Mainstage performances at Esplanade Park 2 p.m. Luigi Arredondo Sextet, …

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …

TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there’s nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

Royal Palm Beach will once again host the annual free, family-friendly West Fest in 2026. West Fest When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026 Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. Cost: Free entry; vendor and activity prices vary. Features: Fun zone, Carnival rides, Pony rides, Stage entertainment, Line dancing and more Website Times: Friday, Feb. …

The month of March features Youth Music Festivals scheduled to present diverse performances by Miami-Dade students. Admission is free with RSVP to attend these events. The public is invited to join neighbors and community members in these family festivities that recognize and showcase the talent and creativity that abounds in student artists across various neighborhoods …