Free Weekend Events in Broward & Miami-Dade

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County is recruiting young professionals to join the BIG League. Members will come together to build community, grow professionally and change the game for Broward’s youth through mentorship and service.

Admission to the “draft party” and on-site valet parking is complimentary, but advance RSVP is required. Enjoy light bites, interactive networking, great drinks at the cash bar and fun draft-inspired moments while learning more about BBBS’ mission, the organization and what it means to join the BIG League. Throughout the evening, guests can participate in raffle drawings for exciting prizes.

Enjoy a free concert series with a broad range of musical varieties featuring a different live performer each showtime! Carter Park Jamz takes place on the third Friday of select months from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carter Park.

For several years, Carter Park Jamz has provided residents and visitors with the opportunity to experience music outdoors with their family and friends while relaxing under the evening stars. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and coolers. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

The concert is free to attend. From R&B to pop, Carter Park Jamz has it all!

Fridays, 7-10 PM
April 17, 2026 – Dwight Moment & Symphony (R&B and Gospel)

May 15, 2026 – Kedash Untouchable Band (R&B and Soul)

Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd

parks.fortlauderdale.gov/carterparkjamz

Join us for our fourth BCL Earth Day Fun Day which will include a beach clean-up, conservation awareness and crafts. Participants will earn service hours. Registration required.

This family-friendly event will meet outside, behind the Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Reading Center starting at 8:00 am.

Schedule of Events

8:00 AM Registration Check In

8:30 AM Welcoming Events and Beach Clean Up Guidelines

9:00 AM Beach Clean Up

11:00 AM Earth Day Crafts and Other Activities

Please note that the City of Hollywood is proud to be plastic and foam free! Single use plastics and foam are not allowed on City property or at special events. Please be sure to leave plastic bottles, bags, and other single use plastics and foam at home. Bring a reusable bottle for hydration and plenty of sunscreen!

Print out, sign and bring with you the following release form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:61d51e66-7242-47c3-8816-dc83f97c4c98

If you are unable to print it out, please go to the Hollywood Beach Branch and ask for a copy.

Registration is now open.

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

The YMCA of South Florida once again hosts the FREE annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at seven YMCA locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

The free Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Publix Super Markets Charities, is open to everyone, regardless of YMCA membership. The fun-filled day showcases YMCA programs, including family-friendly health and wellness activities, swim lessons and a sneak peek at summer Camp Y and the youth sports program. Other fun activities include program demonstrations, bounce houses, carnival games, food trucks, and more. Activities vary by location.

For more information, and to register, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/healthy-kids-day or contact the YMCA of South Florida at (954) 334-9622.

The Toddler Life Expo is a premier family event bringing together parents and childhood experts for creating smart, kind, resilient kids!
The Toddler Life Expo is a premier Florida family-focused event that brings together parents, caregivers, and early childhood experts for an engaging and educational experience. ihelpmoms.com is proud to provide this FREE to families! 
Designed for families with kids ages 0-8.


Topics and Resources that will be available:

*Understanding Toddler Brain & Behavior

*Finding Your Child’s Zone of Genius with North Broward Preparatory School

*Post Partum Reimagined

*Brain Boosting Gentle Sleep Shaping

*Potty Training Made Fun And Easy

*Picky Eaters and Nutrition

*Overwhelm Management Strategies

*The Healthiest Families Resource Hub
*Mom Entrepreneur Featured Exhibitors

*Top Family Health Care Experts and Products


Toddler Life Expo isn’t just an event—it’s a vibrant community celebration of parenting, learning, and growth. Join us to create smart, kind, resilient kids!
Enjoy fun activities for the kids and Top Parenting Expert speakers every 30 minutes!

Join us for a film screening & panel discussion of the documentary, Going the Extra Parsec, a community-made documentary by the Everglades Squad about turning empty space into a Star Wars experience—together.

Going the Extra Parsec is a community-made, zero-budget documentary by the Everglades Squad about how we turn empty space into a Star Wars experience—together. From repairs on the Mos Eisley cantina to a towering Jawa Sand crawler and scratch-built droids, this is a look at the teamwork, craft, and heart behind the scenes.

Doors open at 5:30PM for a Meet & Greet with characters from the 501st Everglades Squad. Light refreshments & snacks provided at this event.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant quilt show pop-up in collaboration with local textile guilds. This free public exhibition series, launching on Sunday, May 3, in collaboration with the Quilt Guild by the Sea, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship.

Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and showcased inside the New River Inn Museum, offering visitors a rich blend of craftsmanship and history.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant quilt show pop-up in collaboration with local textile guilds. This free public exhibition series, launching on Sunday, May 3, in collaboration with the Quilt Guild by the Sea, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship.

Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and showcased inside the New River Inn Museum, offering visitors a rich blend of craftsmanship and history.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

Buy Local! Eat Local! Shop Local!

Eat, shop, and explore local at the Pompano Beach Green Market! From November through April, every second and fourth Saturday, step into a lively marketplace where community spirit meets fresh flavors. Presented by the Pompano Beach Historical Society and the City of Pompano Beach, this event is a feast for the senses! From farm-fresh fruits and veggies, artisanal juices, and mouthwatering baked goods, to locally sourced honey, seafood, and exotic orchids—you’ll find it all. Discover handmade crafts, art, and wellness products that make each visit a unique adventure. Don’t miss out on this vibrant, one-of-a-kind experience that brings the best of Pompano Beach right to your hands!

Enjoy a free concert series with a broad range of musical varieties featuring a different live performer each showtime! Carter Park Jamz takes place on the third Friday of select months from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carter Park.

For several years, Carter Park Jamz has provided residents and visitors with the opportunity to experience music outdoors with their family and friends while relaxing under the evening stars. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and coolers. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

The concert is free to attend. From R&B to pop, Carter Park Jamz has it all!

Fridays, 7-10 PM

May 15, 2026 – Kedash Untouchable Band (R&B and Soul)

Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd

parks.fortlauderdale.gov/carterparkjamz

Bring a blanket or chair to the beautiful Hollywood ArtsPark for a FREE show by jazz legend Joe Lovano – real jazz by the living master of the tenor sax and his quartet.

Joe Lovano has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bill Frisell, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, McCoy Tyner, Ed Blackwell, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Chucho Valdés, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, and many others. Joe has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles.

Opening set by Fort Lauderdale’s award-winning Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) Jazz Ensemble. This 21-member high school jazz band has been recognized nationally for its excellence, winning the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition in New York City multiple times. The current director Voshaun Smith is an alumni of the band!

The Hollywood Arts Park Experience is produced by the Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood.