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What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
Order fare from food trucks, groove to live entertainment and peruse spiffy vehicles on display at Hot Rods & Hot Dogs event in Coconut Creek. Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and entry is free with food available for purchase. The venue is the community …
Not only are these seasonal events a chance to relax and have some good, old-fashioned block-party-style fun, but they are also a free, family-friendly event with live music, interactive activities, food and beverage offerings, plus special incentives to help support local businesses. Rock The Plaza Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., …
If you’re looking for a way to kick off your weekend in Palm Beach County, this weekly Food Trucks and Music & the Summer Concert Series – plus Lakesie Market – at the Wellington Amphitheater has you covered. Location: Wellington Amphitheater, and Town Center Promenade, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington events calendar Food Truck & Music, …
This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, Mounts Botanical Garden invites families to celebrate Dad during Classic Rides & Cool Vibes, a family-friendly outing featuring a showcase of classic and vintage automobiles, a Great Lawn cookout, live DJ entertainment, and lawn games in the Garden. Designed as a multi-generational way to spend the day together …
Enjoy live music every Thursday at Clematis by Night.
You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m. Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …
Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for Summer 2026. From June 22 to Aug. 12, 2026, frugal families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 …
Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. Every Friday there’s something new to do and see, plus a showcase of up-and-coming and established performers. In essence, this after-hours weekly discounted …
For another kind of nightlife, try an evening nature walk at a Broward park. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, fun …
Festive Juneteenth events in Broward include entertainment, speakers and festivals with activities for kids. Juneteenth is a federal holiday representing freedom from slavery in the United States. In Broward, Juneteenth events are various dates, and plenty offer free entry. Juneteenth events in 2026 in Broward include Hollywood Documentary film about racial integration in Hollywood is …
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