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 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 through October 15, 2024, celebrates those contributions. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in those celebrations. Hispanic Heritage events for 2024 in Broward History Fort …

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Free festivals. Free outdoor movies. Free live entertainment. Events in Coconut Creek include 2024 events If you want an idea for a spicy evening out, Coconut Creek is hosting Salsa in September, with a free concert of Latin music and food vendors. The family-friendly outdoor event in 2024 is 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, featuring …

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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2024 are 4 p.m. to  8 p.m. Saturday, September 21, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food …

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The Old Davie School is rocking out with the six-piece rock party band Apache Dragon. The live show in 2024 features sets at 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Sunday, September 15, outdoors in the shady area of the historical museum. Entry and parking are free. A food truck offers refreshments for purchase. Old Davie School, …

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Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  Events in 2024 include: Sunday, June 9, 4 p.m. The performance will feature South Florida Symphony Orchestra stringed instruments. The repertoire includes classical to popular music and information about stringed instruments.  Sunday, July 14, …

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Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in the rhythms of the Jagged Edge band  at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2024 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the …

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Fort Lauderdale is featuring a Pre Labor Day Festival with live bands, vehicles on display, and shopping. The festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, September 1, at North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard, Northeast 32nd Street and Northeast 33rd Street from A1A to the Intracoastal Waterway. Entry …

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Reggae artists, activities for youngsters, and fresh produces are featured at a free Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Broward. The event includes lots of live music. Jamaica Fair in 2024 is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 3, with free entry and $10 parking fee. Parking is payable at the event,  or online with an …

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For an event with a fun name, food trucks and a live band, it’s Eats ‘N’ Beats in Parkland, and entry is free. Events in 2024 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3 at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre.  Bring lawn seating or blankets. Pine Trails Park …

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The rooftop terrace of the YMCA in Fort Lauderdale is the place to be for a free performance featuring a duet of string instruments.  The show in 2024 is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at 408 N.W.  14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33311. The performance features guitarist Bob Folse and Elizabeth Aran on cello.  Information and …

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