Residents interested in information about financial aid, food pantries & other social services resources for individuals and families are welcome to simply dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Broward is a free health and human services helpline providing support and valuable information about local agencies and organizations offering resources related to specific issues. Connecting with 2-1-1 Broward counselors …
Free entry for Riverwalk BBQ Feast in Fort Lauderdale
Tasty foods from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …
Miami Beach Botanical Garden offers free entry and events
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …
Panera Bread offers MyPanera Days with week of daily deals in May
The deals are fresh out of the oven at Panera Bread! It pays to be loyal and there’s no better way to save money than being a member of a restaurant loyalty club. It’s an opportunity to earn rewards for your purchases, while also enjoying exclusive deals and offers. And one of the most popular …
Free Liberty Plaza Jazz on Miami Beach
The Liberty Plaza Jazz Series season, presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach returns for its 2026 season featuring concerts through May. Here is the 2026 lineup: February 21: Ike & Val Woods March 21: The Mighty Flea Circus April 18: The Allison Briggs Quartet May 16: Jean P. …
Applebee’s all-you-can-eat special returns for just $15.99 — includes chicken, ribs and shrimp!
Get your appetite ready for a big deal at Applebee’s. All-you-can-eat means lots of savings for hungry diners. And famished bargain hunters can get their fill of savings and delicious food, thanks to this special from the popular restaurant. Image: Applebee’s For a limited time, Applebee’s is serving up an all-you-can-eat special for just $15.99 …
$5 deals for films at Flippers theater in Hollywood
Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals. Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays. The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or 3D movies. The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
How to celebrate ‘Kids to Parks Day’ in Miami-Dade
The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day, created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors, happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. …
Free trees offered in Miami-Dade giveaway
Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last. There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …
Swing Dance lessons & events in Fort Lauderdale
Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events, usually every other Wednesday, include a lesson at 7:450 p.m. and a dance event at 8:30 p.m. with a DJ playing Swing and Jazz. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $6 for students. The …
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