Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.
Saturday, July 22, July 29 & Aug. 5
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The Children’s Trust Family Expo
Central Family Expo Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Booker T. Washington Senior High School 1200 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
South Family Expo Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
North Family Expo Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Florida Memorial University 15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
The Family Expo comes packed with fun-filled activities for the entire family. It is a great opportunity for parents to learn of the wealth of resources available to their children, including after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition education, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, pre-K registration information and KidCare outreach.
Cost: Free
For more information, visit https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/family-expo-0
Saturday, Aug. 5
Haitian Dreams – An Hour of Standup with TJ
Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theatre
6103 NW 7 Avenue Miami, FL
Time: 7:30 p.m.
With a unique blend of wit, charm, and thought-provoking humor, TJ is set to captivate audiences with his most insightful, vulnerable, and funniest hour yet. Known for his laid-back, smooth, and conversational style, TJ uses his comedic prowess to tackle various engaging topics, from his immigration journey in the United States to reflections on religion, languages, and America’s place in the world.
Cost: $40
For tickets, visit tickets.ftfshows.com/
Now – August 13
Fresco Art Show & Exhibition
Lucid Art Gallery
10-12 NE 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The exhibition will feature 12 international artists that will showcase new works that identify with the concept of “a fresh start.”
For more information, visit LucidDesignDistrict.com
August 1
Miami Police Department: National Night Out
Upper Eastside neighborhood: Morningside Park, 750 NE 55th Terrace
Miami, FL
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Come out for this free family-friendly event, featuring games, music, food and a kids zone!
Friday, Aug. 4
Discovery Spot
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Time: 10 a.m.
This new, permanent exhibit is designed from the ground up to support the needs of families. The Discovery Spot offers numerous opportunities for adult-child collaboration in the Citrus Grove, Ocean to Air and Everglades areas. These areas introduce science concepts through hands-on interactives and role-playing opportunities while allowing guests to splash, climb, tinker and explore.
Cost: Admission to the Discovery Spot is included with general admission to the Museum and visitors must have a child aged 6 or younger to enter.
For entry times and information, visit https://mods.org/
Sunday, Aug. 13
Exclusive screening: Let the Church Say
First SDA Church of West Palm Beach
6300 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The film explores the past and present relationship of the church and social justice in the U.S The event includes a post- screening Q&A with the creators and select panelists.
Cost: Free
Tickets are available at https://ltcswestpalmbeach.eventbrite.com/
August 25- August 27
Paw Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite”
Adrienne Arsht Center - Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Blvs.
Miami, FL 33132
This brand-new production is an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping the pups as honorary members of the pack, while they navigate the globe to make it back to Adventure Bay in the nick of time. Featuring stunning visual effects, captivating storytelling and a vibrant musical score that will have guests dancing in their seats and singing along, this staged extravaganza is jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family.
Cost: Tickets: $51.45-$114.45, VIP Package: $172.25
For times and to purchase tickets, visit arshtcenter.org, or call 305-949-6722.
Now – Monday, September 4
Expedition: Dinosaur
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: Museum Hours
This traveling exhibit combines life-size, lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, featuring realistic movements and sound. Engaging and educational interactive experiences explain dinosaur movement, digestion, and evolution, and showcase the life and methods of dinosaur fossil hunters from the 1800s to today.
For more information, please visit mods.org/expeditiondinosaur.
Now - September 10
“FLORIDA EVERGLADES: RIVER OF GRASS REFLECTIONS”
History Fort Lauderdale - New River Inn
231 SW 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The summer exhibit will include colorful impressionist fine art works by Tim Forman together with environmental photographs from History Fort Lauderdale’s archived collection.
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military, and children ages six and under.
For tickets visit HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.
Sunday, Sep. 2
Maestro Marley Cup
Arts Park at Young Circle
1 North Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020
Time: 12 p.m.
Join Ky-Mani Marley, a son of iconic reggae legend Bob Marley, and his brothers for the Maestro Marley Cup reggae music festival. The outdoor event is an uplifting experience for the entire family that combines a reggae music festival, 6 vs 6 soccer tournament and Caribbean food for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Love Over All Foundation and the Hollywood Police Athletic League.
Cost: Tickets range from $40-$150. The soccer team fee is $500 for 8 players and inclusive of concert tickets.
For more information, visit www.maestromarleycup.com
September 15 – October 15
“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture”
New River Inn
231 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Special meet and greet on Sep. 14 at 6 p.m.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale welcomes the return of this fine art exhibit which will feature work from local, Hispanic artists. The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception at 6 p.m. on September 14.
Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students. Admission is free for members, military, and children ages six and under.
For tickets and information, visit historyfortlauderdale.org.
Saturday, Sep. 23
Health Fair
Jackson West Medical Center
2802 Northwest 79th Avenue
Doral, FL 33122
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This event will feature activities for kids as well as a chance to engage with members of the community, West Coast University students and alumni, plus representatives from Jackson West Medical Center. There will also be a range of health screenings and educational sessions.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Sep. 23 & Sunday, Sep. 24
American Indian Day Festival
Miccosukee Casino & Resort
500 Southwest 177th Avenue
Miami, FL
Time: Sat: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
This event features live performances by World Champion Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie and the Native Pride Dancers and singer-songwriter Cypress Billie. Guests will also enjoy indigenous craft vendors, food trucks, alligator wrestling shows, airboat rides, painting sessions, a kid’s zone area with petting zoo, grease pole competitions, a Miccosukee fashion show, and much more! There’s also a fireworks show on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Cost: Free