The South Florida Traveler

Here we go. Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Close your laptop, enjoy the sun (Yes, it was supposed to rain all weekend, but it is sunny and beautiful out today.), pack your car up and enjoy. Here is a collection of low or no cost activities to enjoy this holiday weekend.

Drive down to Delray Beach for the 11th Annual Delray Beach Craft Festival. This outdoor craft festival is located at the Tennis Center just off Atlantic Avenue and features a collection of handmade jewelry, acrylic paintings, glass votives among other crafts. There is also a green market there with plants, orchids and exotic soaps.

Majestic Saturdays at Nikki Marina

The Majestic Group and The Nikki Marina Family invite you to Majestic Saturdays at Nikki Marina in Hollywood. This newly relocated event brings you a dance floor, a DJ, yachts and free admission before 12:30 with an advance RSVP.

Sunday at the Meyer Amphitheatre

The Atlanta Rhythm Section will be featured this Sunday at the Meyer taking place from 4:30 – 7:30 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

Summer Sizzle Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival

Mon, 5/26 1:00 – 9:00 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre

Featuring the fine cuisines, fashion, art and live performances of reggae artist, Full A Vibes presents the 5th Annual Caribbean Culture Festival . This event only costs $5 and attempts to raise the cultural awareness of the Caribbean culture to the West Palm Beach community. There will also be activities available for children including rock climbing, face painting, and bounce houses.

Summer Music in the Park on Monday

Featuring New Gardens Band playing Patriotic Music located at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Federal Highway in Boca Raton, 561-393-7806

Also, on Monday there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring veterans at 9:00 am in Pembroke Pines. This will include a presentation of colors, speakers and wreath laying.

Abokado Social

This new hotspot in Mary Brickell Village is the perfect place to cool off with drink specials on Mondays between 4 – 7 pm. $3 draft beer, $6 specialty martinis, mojitos and wine by the glass. They also offer 12-14 menu items ranging from $5-$7

Three Martini Lunch at Badrutt’s Place

hmm..what a way to end the weekend. Badrutt’s place is the place to go to end the weekend. Offering a three course Mediterranean meal, Badrutt’s pairs each course with one of their signature martinis including the: saketini, espresso martini and a classic martini. They also offer this all week long. (OK this might not be inexpensive, but its quite unique and i couldn’t resist adding it to the list)

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