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Funk. Jazz. R&B music. Popular South Florida performers are featured at Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach. The concert series celebrating the history and culture of African Americans. The events are usually 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.second Sundays with $10 tickets. Tickets are $10 online. No tickets are sold at the door. Performances 6 p.m. – …

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While plenty of towns in Florida feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for  its Independence Day extravaganza, with fireworks and festivities July 3 and for July 4, there’s a parade.  Weston Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Weston Hometown Fourth of July  in 2025 in Weston includes fireworks, games and …

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Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Food trucks are often included for purchasing refreshments. Usually, Fourth of July events in 2025 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, …

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Delight in the flavors and rhythms of The Islands in Broward. Food. Music. Dancing. Caribbean heritage events in Broward offer food and lively entertainment, with plenty of free events. Caribbean Heritage Month is traditionally celebrated in June. Caribbean Heritage Events in 2025 Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Oceanside Park is offering free Caribbean Heritage Month events …

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Sweet potato pie. Live music. Dancing and games. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano Beach include the annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2025, the festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and entry is free. It’s at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third  Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. The event includes games for …

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Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Events in 2025 include  7 p.m. April 12 features  singer, songwriter, guitarist Nil Lara and Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers with tunes that feature humor, wit and sarcasm 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. April 26 Fleet Week …

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Popular bands from South Florida perform at free concerts in Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Starlight Musicals is a summer favorite in South Florida. Events in 2025 are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays from June 6 through August 8 at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. On July 4, there is …

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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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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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For outdoor afternoon entertainment, local performers entertain at events at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Events in 2025 are 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in April and May. Musicians include: Friday April 25  Jonny Edwards Wednesday April 30  Chris Monteleone Friday May 2  Jeff Durham Wednesday May 7  Mike Daly Friday May 9 Dyllan …

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