Monthly moonlight concert series at The Barnacle
The Barnacle Historic State Park's Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is...
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Free entry for Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach with Halloween features & a free pumpkin
German food, beer and entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Nab a free pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. Delight in The Polka Brothers band. ...
Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a nature oasis in the city
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty....
Two weekends to celebrate Oktoberfest, Lake Worth, Oct. 9-18
Whether you’re rocking your best dirndl or lederhosen, get ready to party! We all know that Oktoberfest (or Octoberfest) is a celebration of Bavarian culture and traditions that not only...
Free events at Miami Beach Bandshell
The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city's busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach...
Hop On & Honk at Free Truck Extravaganza in Fort Lauderdale
Fire trucks, a school bus and police vehicles are among the types of equipment on display at a free Truck Extravaganza in Fort Lauderdale. The Big Toy and Truck Extravaganza...
Free live bands at TY Park in Hollywood
T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park...
Farmers markets & vendor fairs
Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade,...
Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week
It’s time for a pizza party on a budget, thanks to this offer from Domino’s. Any way you slice it, this one-week-only deal is topped with lots of tasty savings. ...
Many Palm Beach Parks & Rec programs are free or cheap
Are you interested in exploring nature? Do you enjoy learning about local flora and fauna and seeing creatures in their natural habit or would like to join a naturalist-led group...
Free concert by the Broward Symphony
The Broward Symphony is presenting a free concert dedicated to the works of the composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. You can lose yourself in the sweeping melodies of Scheherazade, a timeless symphonic...
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens discounts and events
Have you always wanted to visit Miami's historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the...
Putt Putt is $10 in Pembroke Pines
For a sporty date night or family excursion, perhaps putt putt golf is ideal for your agenda. AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features different 18-hole play areas, and it's $10 to...
Exciting drone display at the Pompano pier is free
Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The show in 2026 is 7 p.m. Saturday, November 7, with free entry. Entertainment is 5:30 p.m. - 7...
Free live music on Ocean Drive
The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach...
Pumpkin Patches & pumpkin events in Dania, Deerfield & plenty of others
Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities. If you're looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of...
Free Kite Days Festival at Haulover Park
The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 2026, at Haulover Park,...
Free screening of new 'Street Fighter' film in Miami, Oct. 14
Before there were superheroes, there were legends — and the ultimate battle is about to begin. Get your free pass for an advance screening of this new edition of the...
Dave’s Hot Chicken gives away free chicken sliders for one day only, Oct. 13
Any giveaway involving free food is already a reason to celebrate for bargain hunters! And Dave’s Hot Chicken is hosting its fourth annual FREE Slider Day on Oct. 13, 2026....
Children's Book Club, Palm Springs, Oct. 12 & 19
The Palm Springs Public Library invites young readers to dig into reading while having fun and cultivating imagination. Children's Book Club When: Oct. 12 & 19, 2026, from 3. to...
Day trip: Pepper Ranch Preserve native sunflower viewing, Oct. 9-11
Imagine a panoramic view of fields bursting with Southeastern native sunflowers. Well, now's your chance to experience it for yourself, thanks to the Collier County’s Conservation Collier Program While the...
Free Cars & Coffee Spooktacular, Boca Raton, Oct. 11
Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon....
$10 concert, Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band, Oct. 11
The Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band will perform a special program with a to Salute to Veterans & the Armed Forces. Salute to Veterans Concert When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026,...
October means it's time for 'Boca Boo Days'
The folks in Boca Raton take October seriously! Here's a sample list of some of the planned activities and fall events you'll want to check out. Boo-ca Boo Days! Events...
Best free & cheap things to do this weekend in South Florida
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!
Fantasy Theatre Factory 'Little Monster Tales'
Halloween is all about ghosts, goblins and frights but Fantasy Theatre Factory turns the scary night into a fun, belly full of laughs, educational and interactive affair with their Little...
Free Halloween Spooky Symphony concert for the whole family in Miami
The Alhambra Orchestra is planning two shows this year for its annual Spooky Symphony Halloween concert. The kid-friendly concerts will be at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct....
Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl
Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. The next one is October 15. The event, from 6-9 p.m.,...
Free iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Kick-Off Party
Tony Succar's Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson, is headlining the iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina Kick-off Party at Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District on Thursday, Oct. 15,...
Free and cheap kids' Halloween events in Miami 2026
Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we're talking about Halloween! Halloween is on a Saturday night this year, but there are still events...
Free Family Garden Day at Pinecrest Gardens
Spend the day exploring Pinecrest Gardens during their Family Garden Day: Arts for Wellness on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free during this event,...
Top things to do in October in Palm Beach County
October is full of fall fun things to do, from Octoberfest through Halloween. South Florida has myriad activities, festivals and celebrations and many are free or cheap for families to...
$5 Zun Zun Children’s Festival at Miami Beach Bandshell
The annual Zun Zun Children's Festival hosted by the arts and music organization FUNDarte is taking place at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2-5 p.m....
Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Oktoberfest
Food and beer tastings are included in the tickets for the Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Oktoberfest event. The event in 2026 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September October 10,...
Delightful night nature walks in Broward, $5
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....
Holiday Fantasy of Lights drive-through in Broward offers discount
For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park in north Broward. Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy...
Thrive District offers Asian Festival & free Art Walk events in Fort Lauderdale
Thrive Art District in Fort Lauderdale hosts a monthly (or so) Art Walk called Art Fest with art exhibits, food trucks and vendors. Entertainment is featured at the event. The...
First Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale offers free performances, including Festival Singers & Broadway Harpist
Treat yourself to live concerts at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free. If you'd like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2026 include: 7 p.m. Saturday,...
Halloween trick or treating at Galleria in Fort Lauderdale
Grab a bag to hold your treats. A Halloween Boo Bash at Galleria in Fort Lauderdale includes trick or treating at participating shops. Halloween Boo Bash in 2026 is 4:30...
Handy free resource: Homework help from local libraries online & in branches
If you'd like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often...
Zombie Thriller flash mobs are back in Delray, Oct. 15-31
They creep, crawl, and perform at various public markets, street festivals, libraries, and nightlife venues throughout Delray Beach during October. They are the local Delray Zombies, flash mob dancers who...
Fridays: Art After Dark at the Norton Museum
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...
