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Family films, bounce house fun for youngsters 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. Here is the schedule for spring 2024: Friday, April 12: “Super Pets,” …

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Saturday night, May 11, 2024, from 5-10 p.m., take Mom and the family out on the town for a special edition of Jazz in the Heights. Event includes free family fun, live music and food trucks. Reserve your spot on eventbrite. Location: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. To keep up with the latest …

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Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. They usually 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. Times vary, depending on the …

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General admission to the annual Taste of Boynton foodie extravaganza is free!  When: May 16, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Civic Center, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach While VIP tickets are already sold out, you can still join the fun and enjoy a night of tasty food, live music, and …

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Happy Earth Day! With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free earth-friendly …

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The Broward Parks and Recreation Division is presenting Parks Fest at Tradewinds Park, an event loaded with activities and entertainment, including jazz flutist and Grammy winner Nestor Torres and Florida Youth Orchestra. Parks Fest  in 2024 is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, and entry is free. The fee for parking at the …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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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 2024 is rescheduled for 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Miramar Regional Park. The kite festival includes live entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, …

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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 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include singer-songwriter Alexander Star West …

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