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Family films, bounce house and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks, face painting and bounce houses are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are at 8 p.m. Events in 2025 include Friday, March 14 Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th Street …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2025 include: Saturday, February …

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Rock out in Weston. The town offers occasional WestonNights free events with live bands at Weston Regional Park. If you want a snack, food trucks are usually at the events. Outdoor events in 2025 include 7 p.m. Saturday, February 8 “Divas Through the Decades” Stella Fusion 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8  blends vibrant rhythms of …

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The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” in Downtown Boynton. When: First Friday of each month (except July 4, 2025), from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Food trucks and beverage vendors will be available, and there will …

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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 …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2025 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 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 …

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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 2025 is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Miramar Regional Park. Register online. The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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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: 6 …

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It’s being billed as “The Essence of Motown meets Earth Wind and Fire.”  What: Food trucks and free concert. When: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025; food trucks at 5, music from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach For more details, visit this website. To keep up with the latest …

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Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest  in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 7, and entry is free. The Derek Mack Band provides the entertainment and food trucks offer snacks and drinks for purchase.  The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. …

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