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Chanukah and Hanukkah celebrations in Palm Beach County

Get ready for goodies and gelt, games, dreidels and lots of latkes to celebrate the miracle of lights. Here’s a sample list of some of the upcoming festivities we found. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, Boca Raton Chabad of Boca Raton will host its annual Chanukah Festival, from 2 to 6 p.m., with menorah lighting at …

Free and cheap Hanukkah events in Miami-Dade 2025

Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

Where to see holiday lights in Miami-Dade

Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of Miami-Dade County, as well as in holiday lights in Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In some cases, you won’t even have to leave your car. …

Double Smashburger for $5.99 at Miami Grill through December

Great news! Through Dec. 31, 2025, guests at Miami Grill can try the brand-new SmashBurger, featuring the following:  Smash-style burger patties  Melted cheese  Ketchup, mayo & pickles  All for just $5.99  Plus, at a time when many “value meals” are disappearing from menus nationwide, Miami Grill is also  offering customers generous portions at $7.99, seven …

Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!), Dec. 12 to Dec. 24

This holiday season, Burger King has a whopper of a gift for fans! Unwrap lots of delicious savings at the popular fast-food restaurant from Dec. 12 to 24, 2025. Each day, BK offers a FREE food item or beverage with a minimum purchase.  Image: Burger King The offers are only available for Royal Perks members …

Free outdoor New World Symphony concerts 2025-2026

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

Cracker Barrel offers Meals for Two under $20, free toys for kids this holiday season

This holiday season, Cracker Barrel is inviting families to celebrate this special time of the year with offers sure to bring them lots of joy…and savings. The restaurant is the perfect setting for a family meal or holiday gathering, thanks to all of the hearty comfort food on its menu. Plus, diners can find lots …

Free Art Deco Weekend on Miami Beach

The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is being celebrated at the 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 9-11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial.” Hours are: Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11, …

Free holiday events & live entertainment at Broward libraries

Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Holiday events include shows, DIY projects and photo ops.  Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2025 Soulful holiday music  Hued Songs is the …

Free with RSVP: 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival concerts

Put your dancing shoes on because the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is going to jazz things up from January 8-11, 2026 and will feature several free concerts during the four day event.  The concerts will take place at several locations throughout South Beach. Here are the free concerts, for which RSVP is required. …

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