Location: 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 

** First Sunday of every month.

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Right on the Riverwalk, the Revolution Live Sunday Jazz Brunch brings the best local jazz artists together for a free concert series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m on the first Sunday of every month. There are three different stages for musicians to perform on, and plenty of room for visitors to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. There will also be local merchants and food vendors along the walkway. Bonus: this event is pet friendly. Guests are encouraged to use the garage near Esplanade Park. Additional information can be found on the city’s website (cited above) under the Parks and Recreation department’s events page.

Location:   1 Park Ave E, Dania Beach

** Second Saturday of every month 

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Held on the second Saturday of each month, this street festival offers live music, local food trucks, art exhibitions and more. The event is held right next to city hall and is free for all to attend, including pets. More information can be found on the city’s website cited above - on the community events page. 

Location:  Hemming Park, Jacksonville

This leashed pet-friendly event is free.  

More than 20 different vendors will be offering 50 varieties of soft and hard tacos, beans, rice, guacamole, churros and more. The event will also include a tequila expo, taco contest, live music, beer bar and awards for best tacos - yummy! 

Go here for more information.