Free Events

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!

For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out.  Films include: 8 p.m. Friday, December 5: Smurfs 8 p.m. Friday, December 12: Frozen II 8 p.m. Friday, December 19: Polar Express  Feel free …

Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide, carousel and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 5, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking …

There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

Santa’s helpers and visiting elves have been busy decorating for one of its biggest and most imaginative holiday lineups ever. Seasonal highlights range from a life-size Candy Land game and candy-themed “Storytime Spectacular” to hands-on gingerbread workshops, musical performances, and tech-forward holiday crafting, and more. What: Festive programs for all ages When: Throughout the month …

Here’s a chance to see a free advance screening of a new movie: “The Housemaid,” a  thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on a best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. THE HOUSEMAID (rated-R) Miami-Dade, …

The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. Also participating will be the Eagle Point Elementary String Orchestra and …

Winter in paradise comes early in Palm Beach County, where some venues and malls are already in full swing of hosting holiday trees, “snow” and lights galore. These holiday tree lightings are perfect for the entire family and often include a variety of holiday activities, from free concerts, Santa photos, elf sightings, and a lot …

Fort Lauderdale offers  a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard.  The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18  Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22  …