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The St. Ambrose Carnival and Music Festival will kick off its 31st year with rides, food and music performances. The event is Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22, in Deerfield Beach. While it costs money for the carnival rides and food, admission and listening to the music are free. All proceeds benefit St. Ambrose …

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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 …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free: Oigovision Superjam Thursday, Feb. 19, 8-10 p.m. Concert with performances by Electric …

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T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park is free on week days. Entry fees on weekends and holidays are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $20 per vehicle with …

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Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Featured events in  2026 include Spam All Stars  6 p.m. – 10 p.m. February 21 event featuring Dav Julca and Spam All Stars Spam All Stars band offers an innovative blend of Latin, funk, electronic, and improvisational …

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The month of March features Youth Music Festivals scheduled to present diverse performances by Miami-Dade students. Admission is free with RSVP to attend these events. The public is invited to join neighbors and community members in these family festivities that recognize and showcase the talent and creativity that abounds in student artists across various neighborhoods …

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The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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The Norton Museum of Art is inviting families to enjoy performances, art projects, meditative practices to set the tone for the year ahead, Docent-led tours, and authentic snacks to honor the year of the horse. In addition to art projects, docents will host 15-minute spotlight tours of the collection in English and Spanish every Saturday. …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Cecilia St. King, singer-songwriter. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood.  Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. Jazz concert. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan …

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is a South Florida gem and if you’ve never been there, or it’s been a while, make sure you register for free admission early and mark your calendar so you don’t miss this upcoming event. Set against the scenic backdrop where river meets sea, this two-day celebration will spotlight the creativity …

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