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Free Peter and The Wolf musical tale in Fort Lauderdale

Entertaining, educational, and free. It’s music for your ears, friendly for your wallet, and ideal for the whole family. Master Chorale events for children in 2026 include: Peter and The Wolf  at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301 The programs are designed to engage youth …

Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk event offers tours, vendors & live entertainment

See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. third Saturdays on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment featuring a  magician. Downtown Hollywood is …

Free resources & ideas for enhancing your Florida yard

Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

Free cultural performance on the kora, Boca Raton, Jan. 17

Have you ever heard a kora? The public is invited to enjoy the music and history of the instrument, as Sean Gaskell performs songs on the kora – a 21-string West African harp. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs preserve an 800-year history dating back to the start …

South Florida garage sales and yard sales

Do you like to search for bargains at garage sales and yard sales? You can find garage sales in South Florida, from Homestead of Jupiter, throughout all of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at gsalr.com. You can move the map to the areas you want to visit, and it will show you the sales …

Free MLK ceremony & celebration in Boca Raton, Jan. 19

The City of Boca Raton will celbrate MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park. The day starts with a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Ruby St. Unity March at …

Free Tunes ‘n Trucks in Broward

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Fresh air. Live music. Food trucks. Pack a blanket. Entry for Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise is free.   Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and …

Free music festival at Lummus Park

The excitement leading up to the College Football Championship, happening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19 is monumental for football fans. Add to that the possibility of the University of Miami Hurricanes making it to the championship in their hometown and it becomes epic.   Music fans can also get …

Free youth DIY workshops at Home Depot & Lowes

Kids work with their hands putting together fun projects at free interactive workshops offered in South Florida at participating Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. At the workshops, youngsters build a toy truck, a photo holder, or other item. Parents or others are invited to work with them. It’s a good idea to register online, especially …

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 …

South Florida Folk Festival Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Davie

The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …

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