Festival

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2025 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22, for the parade and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

Free rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. The event includes: Keith as Kenny, a Kenny Chesney tribute band business expo vendors, including …

Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and it’s outdoors.  Black History events in Broward include festivals, live performances, and exhibits.  Tiger Trail Street …

Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the street festival. The event in 2025 is 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, February 23, at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020. The  Mardi Gras event includes live music, …

Interactive projects for kids and live performances by students from local schools are featured at an Arts Day event in Weston. Participants include Young At Art Museum and entertainment from school bands and other school performing arts organizations. Celebrate The Arts Day in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday February 2 with free …

If you like a selection of free and inexpensive things to do, Broward offers a variety of events that likely fit your fancy. Lively festivals and other events are ideal for frugal excursions with family, friends, and yourself. February includes the Orange Blossom Festival, Butterfly Festival, Black History Month exhibits and festivals, Valentine’s Day, Ignite Broward …

Entry is free for the Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow, a family event in Hollywood featuring Native arts, exhibition dancing, films, food, entertainment, drumming, wildlife shows and vendors. The Seminole Tribal Fair in 2025 is Friday-Sunday, January 31-February 2 at Seminole Hard Rock, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood 33314. Entertainment and events include fashion show …

Dance, food and handicraft vendors, exhibits, fashion shows and art representing India are featured at Namaste Indian Festival in Pompano Beach. The event in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, February 1, with an opportunity for free tickets. Register on the Namaste Indian Festival website for free tickets. Festivities are at Pompano Beach …

The public is invited to help celebrate the gentle sea cows that call Florida home. Live entertainment, art displays, with activities and lots of fun for kids – plus manatees – are all part of ManateeFest 2025 in West Palm Beach. This free outdoor event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. …

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, Jan. 25, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. Where: Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton Get ready to kick off the …

The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida Fair When: Through Feb. 2, 2025 Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Cost: $15 weekdays; $20 weekends. Children under 10 …