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Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 6, and entry is free. Food trucks offer meals and drinks for purchase.  The main performer will be The Jam Band, offering a blend of soul, rhythm and …

For weeknight entertainment, live bands perform outdoors in a shopping and dining district in Coral Springs.  Live music is from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday and noon to 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month through April. Entry is free.  The Walk is at 2750 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. Entertainment …

If you like a selection of free and inexpensive things to do, Broward offers a variety of events that likely fit your fancy. Lively festivals and other events are ideal for frugal excursions with family, friends, and yourself. February includes the Orange Blossom Festival and Parade, Butterfly Festival, Black History Month exhibits and festivals, Valentine’s Day, …

The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …

Tamarac is proudly representing its diversity with a festival that features performances and exhibits reflecting people from different nations and backgrounds. The event includes a laser show.  One Tamarac Multicultural Festival offers food trucks, exhibits and kids’ zone, plus cultural performances from many of the city’s diverse groups. Headline performer is Kevin Lyttle, a Vincentian …

Gospel vocalists and other performers offer rich entertainment at Gospel Explosion at Joseph C. Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event for families in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24,  at the park, 1450 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Admission is free. The Gospel Explosion, which is part of …

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2026 in Broward include …

The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

Plenty of live performers, visual artists and an aerial acrobatics act are featured at Art Hollywood, with events at participating studios and restaurants, and at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Art Hollywood in 2026 is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, and entry is free. Lots of the events are in downtown Hollywood and at ArtsPark, …

Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. …

Delight in the rhythms of disco in Coconut Creek The Disco in December event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free.   The event includes Original Studio 54 Band at 7 p.m., 6 p.m., plus disco dance instruction and ’70s attire. If you’d like a bite, food vendors are …