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Free food distributions and resources

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

Discount tickets to ‘Moulin Rouge’ at Arsht Center

“Moulin Rouge” is making its Miami premiere as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, March 17-22, 2026. The Tony Award-winning by Baz Luhrmann play is a mash-up extravaganza telling the story of bohemians and aristocrats rubbing elbows in a world of glitz, grandeur and …

Nature hikes, guided tours at Deering Estate in South Dade

Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities. The property sits atop the geological formation known as the Miami Rock Ridge, most …

Free Spring Break Fun for Families at The Norton, West Palm Beach, March 19

If you are looking for family-friendly things to do during Spring Break, here’s an opportunity to spend a full day of art, creativity, and fun. Norton Museum of Art is offering FREE admission for families on March 19, 2026. School’s Out! Spring Break When: Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Norton …

Free tennis ball drop for pooches at The Underline Chewy Bark Park

Bring your pooch to The Underline’s Chewy Bark Park at 4500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon so they can chase after tennis balls and have tail-wagging good time. The event is free but RSVP is required. RSVP here. The giant ball pit of colorful tennis …

Free entry & free rides onto Deerfield Island

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

O, Miami poetry festival free & cheap events

The O, Miami poetry festival is back for a new round of events that attempt to deliver a poem to ALL residents of Miami-Dade County. Each festival begins on April 1 and ends on April 30. Mixing site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public-places projects, the festival strives to be a celebration of Miami and its people. …

Free live music on Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive Promenade free concerts

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

Nova Singers concert discount

Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you’re a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children 12 and younger also can attend free. The Nova Singers and the Florida Singing Sons are joining for a concert series celebrating the 50th anniversary …

Ikea restaurants offer deals

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free March 18, March 25, March 30 – April …

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