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For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …
Spend the afternoon under the canopy of trees at the War Memorial Youth Center in Coral Gables during the Fifth Annual Gables Family Literary Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Scholastic book fair’s mission is to promote summer reading and the literary arts in general for all ages and …
The Miami Children’s Chorus is hosting South Florida’s first summer youth choral festival on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church. Admission is free. Ensembles from the Miami Children’s Chorus will be joined by the visiting Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s Intermezzo Ensemble. The groups feature elementary, middle and …
Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Their post-finale show is a Summer multimedia family concert themed “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. …
Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Coral …
Treat yourself to live entertainment outdoors. Groove N Grub events in 2026 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 16 with reggae music and entry is free. The featured band is Jah Steve and the Counteract Crew. The event is at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek. Bring your own seats and …
The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for Memorial Day Weekend, which is May 23-25, 2026. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …
Miami’s gonna get hot this summer – it always does. So the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …
Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …
Pembroke Pines recreation department is offering free swimming and free tennis for Kids To Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a nationwide event promoting parks and recreation activities for kids and families. In 2026, the event is Saturday, May 16. Events in Pembroke Pines Free tennis activities are 9 a.m. to noon at Pembroke …
Sunrise Parks & recreation department offers an outdoor event space at Village Art Plaza that is packed with sculptures and other vibrant outdoor art displays. Entry is free. Parking is free. Village Art Plaza is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Events in 2026 at Village Art Plaza include Free trees Free trees are …
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