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Fall festival at Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale, $5 for adults & free for kids & teens

The Founding Families Fall Festival at historic Stranahan House is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, with a $5 entry fee for adults that includes a beverage ticket.  Entry is free for ages 20 and younger. The event includes  food trucks, wine and beer vendors and entertainment.  Games are featured for all …

Free Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest

Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

German American Society of Hollywood Oktoberfest

The German American Society of Greater Hollywood features Oktoberfest events with entertainment, food & beer. Oktoberfest events in 2025 are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on these dates: September 20 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music by Bob Houston and Randy October 4 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music …

Free: Tito Puente Jr. & Latin Jazz Ensemble, Wellington, Sept. 25

Here’s your chance to dance along with Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble while shopping the weekly Lakeside Market, and grabbing a bite to eat from one of local food trucks. Tito Puente Jr. & Latin Jazz Ensemble When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025; food trucks 5-9 p.m.; show at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater …

Free: Journey of American Jazz, Lake Worth, Sept. 18

The public is invited to join the Journey of American Jazz presented by Arts4All Florida in Palm Beach County. This event is in partnership with the Elevar Foundation. Journey of American Jazz When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m. Where: CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. Cost: Free. Website …

Free Touch A Truck event in Pembroke Pines

Trucks, including fire engines and other interesting vehicles, are on display for kids to see in person — and perhaps sit in the driver’s seat — at Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines. Firefighters, police officers and others public safety personnel are usually at Touch A Truck events for kids to talk with. Touch A …

Grammy winner live & other free Hispanic Heritage events in Broward

 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 – October 15, focuses on those delights. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in the festivities. Hispanic Heritage events for 2025 in Broward Tamarac  Flamenco, …

Martha/Mary Concert Series 2025-26

For more two decades, organizers of the Martha/Mary Concerts, led by artistic founding director Paul Posnak, have been presenting award-winning musical artists. Concerts are $15 per person and $25 for Blue Circle, plus fees if you buy online. Season tickets for Blue Circle upfront seating are $88 for the entire series. The 2025-26 season runs …

Free event in Sunrise with drones, snacks, and entertainment

Pack up a portable seat or blanket for a free event in Sunrise with a drone show, Gypsy Lane band and food trucks to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Sunrise Amphitheater. The event in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at the Amphitheater. The event includes  food trucks free popcorn …

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 …

Free OnStage! Hispanic Heritage events around Miami Beach

Miami Beach OnStage! presents Live En La Playa, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m., a free concert honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Altos del Mar Park.  The performance by Jacuzzi Boys kicks off Miami Beach’s  OnStage! program paying tribute to their favorite Spanish pop tunes plus their own original hits.   Also taking the …

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