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Free bike safety expo & display of vintage vehicles in Sunrise

Entry is free for an auto show with vintage vehicles and a bike safety expo for kids and adults in Sunrise. The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at Welleby Park. Food trucks will offer fare for purchase.  Welleby Park is at 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351.  Welleby …

Popular Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale is free

The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists from different regions with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district with fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2026 include Saturday …

Butterfly Festival in Broward offers rides & live bands

Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …

Saint Sophia Greek Festival in Miami

The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of the Byzantine Cathedral (Watch YouTube promo from an earlier year). The baklava will be irresistible.  The festival will also feature …

Shamrock the Block Party at Keystone Park

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at North Miami’s Keystone Park during the Shamrock the Block Party on Sunday, March 15 from 3-7 p.m. The event is hosted by City of North Miami Councilman Kevin A. Burns. Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite leprechaun costumes for a chance to win prizes …

World Fest in Weston offers international flavors & entertainment with free entry

World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …

Nature excursions: Pick your favorite urban oasis

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water and turtles are poking their heads out. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some …

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale

St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …

Free Street Stages: Dancing in the streets of Miami

Street Stages Miami

Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through March 21 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami. Here’s the schedule: Friday, February …

Free St. Patrick’s festival & parade in Hollywood

Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band.  St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2026 are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, with a parade at 1 …

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