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Health, wellness and environmental awareness are all part of this free two-day weekend event Paddletopia and Paddle for Plastic in Surfside on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, at 96 Street Park. Get out on the water and enjoy free paddle boarding, fitness demonstrations and classes, live music, local vendors, and a rock-climbing experience …

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Yeehaw! Don your jeans and western shirt, grab your cowboy boots and hat and enjoy the free Boots & Bites event at Doral Central Park on Friday, May 15 from 6-9 p.m. Here’s what you can expect: A variety of local food trucks selling tasty bites Guided line dancing for all skill levels starting at 7 …

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Wet splashy activities and entertainment are featured at a free Water Works pool and park event organized by the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The event includes water slides, DJ entertainment and water games. Other features include a toddler zone. Food vendors are part of the festivities.  Water Works in 2026 is 11 a.m. …

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The Spady Museum is hosting a backyard barbecue and the public is invited. A Family Affair, “a reunion-style event” When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach Cost: Free admission with RSVP; vendor prices vary. Features: Food Music & live performances …

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Students, an ensemble and special guests will be banging drums, bongos and other percussion instruments at Dolphin Mall’s VIVO outdoor entertainment space on Sunday, May 17, starting at noon during the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts Spring Showcase. The event is free but RSVP is required. The day kicks off at noon with individual …

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Gather your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head over to Canyon Amphitheater in Boynton Beach on the third Saturday of each month (except June-August) the Legends on the Lawn concert series. Legends on the Lawn is free! Just your top outdoor music concert series in a leisurely setting among friends. Legends on the Lawn …

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Calling all cinephiles to South Beach through Sunday, May 17, where you can take in all the films your heart desires during the South Beach Film Festival, featuring documentaries, shorts and feature films in all genres including several LGBTQ-themed offerings. Screenings take place at various locations around Miami Beach. Here is the schedule: Thursday, May …

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The National Kids to Parks Program is a great way to get kids and families outdoors and enjoying the benefits of nature. The program offers a variety of activities and events for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to learn about the natural world and connect with your community.  So, lace up your …

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Spend the afternoon under the canopy of trees at the War Memorial Youth Center in Coral Gables during the Fifth Annual Gables Family Literary Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Scholastic book fair’s mission is to promote summer reading and the literary arts in general for all ages and …

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The Miami Children’s Chorus is hosting South Florida’s first summer youth choral festival on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church. Admission is free.  Ensembles from the Miami Children’s Chorus will be joined by the visiting Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s Intermezzo Ensemble. The groups feature elementary, middle and …

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The Good Day Market is a free curated, outdoor community Sunday market hosted in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It’s a farmers market, but with so much more. They not only highlight small and local businesses, but also offer handmade goods, artisan products, boutique finds, vintage pieces, art, plants, specialty food, drinks, entertainment and activities …

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