Food trucks

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King  holiday. The federal holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2025 in Broward include …

Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Sunday January 19, and entry is free. Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and …

For folks who like friendly outdoor events featuring food trucks, artisan vendors, vintage items and other interesting waresto purchase, Equality Park After Dark in Broward is a free event. Equality Park After Dark events are usually  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Thursdays, with free parking. The venue is Equality Park,  2040 N. Dixie …

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. They often include a kids area, food trucks and other food vendors, and adult beverages for purchase.  Dania After Dark is outdoors, unless weather requires the event relocate indoors. Usually in the hotter season, …

Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Tunes ‘N Trucks in 2025 …

Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food vendors and extra attractions. Events in 2025 include 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, January 11, Rock ‘n’ Ride with Johnny and the Moondogs The event  features:  kids zone autos on display Entry is free for spectators. Register a …

Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and an auto show are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2025 is Friday, February 21; Saturday, February 22; and Sunday, February 23, and entry is free.  Festival at Bamford Park The event includes: Arts …

For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” in Downtown Boynton. When: Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Band: Whisky Six, 6-9 p.m. Live Performances: Capoeira Karkara: 5:15-6 p.m.; Dynamic Duo Line Dancing: 7:20-7:40 p.m. …