Free Events

Dozens of local and national artists and artisans are displaying their handiwork at a festival at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Entry is free. What: Arts and Crafts Festival  When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Where: The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4467 Lyons Road Sign up for …

Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The show in 2025 is 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, with free entry. Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. and after the drone show there will be a DJ and live band. The drone show features about hundreds of lighted drones forming patterns and pictures …

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

This is a free community event but space is limited and registration is required. To attend, leave your name and number of attendees at 561-832-4164, Ext. 306 or send an email to info@pbchistory.org. Hispanic Heritage at The Historical Society Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event begins with a catered reception, …

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!

Soak up the last few days of summer vacation before school starts at the Esplanade at Aventura during their free Family Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 20 from 3-6 p.m. They’re transforming the area adding mini golf, tic tac toe and ring toss games, face painting and double shot basketball.   Stroll through the open-air shopping …

Kids work with their hands putting together fun projects at free interactive workshops offered in South Florida at participating Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. At the workshops, youngsters build a toy truck, a photo holder, or other item. Parents or others are invited to work with them. It’s a good idea to register online, especially …

If you’re into home improvement and renovation projects, home expos in South Florida offer a showcase of vendors displaying their products and services. The South Florida Home Show in Pembroke Pines is offering an opportunity for free entry. It’s free if you register prior to the event on the Home Show website. If you don’t …

The Alhambra Orchestra is planning two shows this year for its annual Spooky Symphony Halloween concert. The kid-friendly concert will be at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay. Presented in collaboration with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and The Children’s …

Would you like to learn about the Miccosukee Tribe and other indigenous communities while enjoying a free cultural event with vendors, demonstrations, rides, and more? Well, mark your calendar because there is a two-day celebration, the tribe’s annual American Indian Day Festival, will be held this year at the Miccosukee Indian Village: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. …

The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …