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Celebrating Independence Day means picnics, outdoor concerts, beach parties, and fireworks. Here’s a sample of what some municipalities are planning for the 2025 holiday. You can use this list to find the best places to see fireworks in Palm Beach County.  Boca Raton Start the celebration early with fun and games for kids in the …

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Order fare from food trucks, groove to live entertainment and peruse spiffy vehicles on display at Hot Rods & Hot Dogs event in Coconut Creek.  Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,  June 28, and entry is free with food available for purchase. The venue is the community …

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Goombay and Junkanoo are familiar words in Bahamian culture. They both invoke visions of colorful costumes, calypso music and dancing, followed by a sumptuous feast. And you’re in luck because the annual arts and cultural event, the Miami Goombay Festival, will celebrate Coconut Grove’s Bahamian roots by taking the party to the streets, and you’re …

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You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

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 Light refreshments and a free film are featured at a park in Fort Lauderdale. The free event featuring ‘Moana 2′ in 2025 is poolside 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Riverland Park.  Riverland Park is at 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. For information, phone 954-828-5322 or browse the Fort Lauderdale Parks website. Sign up …

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Sometimes, all you need is a reason to celebrate, so the Town of Lake Park is making it easy for you. They’ve decided to celebrate the sunset on the last Friday in May to mark the beginning of summer, unofficially. How great is that? So, gather up the family and grab a few friends. Here …

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Here’s a free concert on the Great Lawn at Commons Park, hosted by the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Featured entertainment is “56 Ace” and it promises to have plenty of food trucks onsite. Food trucks and free concert at Commons Park When: Friday, May. 16, 2025; food trucks at 5, music from 7 to …

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Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to music. Coral Springs is hosting Bites-n-Sips and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.  Events in 2025 include  5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 with DJ entertainment, hula hoop events and photo ops. A scavenger hunt is among the activities. …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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