Memorial day

Memorial Day weekend 2026, for some, means the beginning of summer with picnics at the beach or shopping discounts etc. But for many, it also means taking the time to remember those who have passed in service to their country and reflect on the cost of liberty and freedom for all. The holiday originated in …

Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals! Many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, while others are available to all. Some of the deals aren’t specifically for …

Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Coral …

Four blocks of Ocean Drive from 11th to 15th Streets at Lummus Park will be taken over completely by the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a dedicated Kids’ Zone, with games and activities; an Action Zone, with demonstrations; a …

If there’s one thing the folks in Wellington know how to do, it’s … party! And Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Here’s a list of free concerts and events for the whole weekend. Memorial Day Weekend Music Celebration When: Saturday & Sunday, May 23-24, 2026 Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. Celebrate the …

Fort Lauderdale is throwing a Great American Beach Party to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. The fun and free event in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades and pack up your towels & sunscreen. Family-friendly fun …

Spend Monday, Memorial Day, 2026, with free admission for active military and veterans and a vintage garden shop experience at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail,  in West Palm Beach, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I.D. required. Mounts Botanical Garden welcomes everyone to kick off summer with a day filled with beauty, reflection, …

The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for Memorial Day Weekend, which is May 23-25, 2026. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …

Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

As a tribute to Boca Raton’s 100 years, its present, and future, the city is presenting a free drone show that continues its Centennial Celebration on Memorial Day weekend. The night sky will light up on Sunday, May 25, with an arial demonstration by Firefly at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. There will be two …

Summer break traditionally starts with Memorial Day and CityPlace is kicking off the holiday weekend and the playful season with a full day’s worth of family fun. Summer Social at CityPlace on Saturday, May 24, 2025, features a day filled with activities for all ages.  Schedule includes the following from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: …