GreenMarket: Food, vendors & entertainment, Saturdays through May
The seasonal GreenMarket that hosts more than 150 vendors on the West Palm Beach downtown waterfront takes place on Saturdays, through May, 2027, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. An...
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Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Here's our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Halloween events in Delray Beach, Oct. 24
Be on the lookout for witches on bikes, broomsticks and punkin' heads on the streets of Delray Beach, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Trick-or-Treating on...
Free: Seminole Indigenous Arts celebration, Nov. 6-7, Big Cypress
The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will once again host the American Indigenous Arts Celebration, Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 2026, on the museum’s festival grounds in Big Cypress....
Hispanic Heritage event in Tamarac with entertainment & free entry
Delight in the tantalizing Latin flavors and rhythms at a free event in Tamarac. A Hispanic Heritage event event in Tamarac in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday,...
Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest in Fort Lauderdale includes trick or treating
In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2026, which is...
Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward
For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek....
Pumpkin Patches in Palm Beach County 2026
While the autumn air in South Florida can't compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the...
Free: HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Oct. 17-18
Get ready for the annual HallowMarine event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Activities include sustainable trick-or-treating, interactive displays, discovery shows, a junior vet lab, a costume contest and parade, plus visits...
Fire Fest: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Oct. 17
Are you up for a fall drive to ignite some special seasonal fun? FireFest 2026 is a unique opportunity to explore Jonathan Dickinson State Park, learn about local wildlife, and...
Free tree giveaways for residents, October-November
As part of a municipal planting partnership between Community Greening and various localities in Palm Beach County, residents will be eligible to receive free trees to plant at their home;...
Free: Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, Oct. 17
This is a signature event by City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department and it's free for families and kids of all ages. Fall Festival When: Oct. 17, 2026,...
Register for free Family Autism Art Workshops, Oct. 18 & Nov. 1
Visit the Norton Museum of Art for a free accessible art workshop for the entire family every month. This program will feature interactive time in the gallery and art-making in...
EDventures, Spooky Safari & Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, through Nov. 1,
Bedner's Farm in Boynton Beach is not just a local attraction that hosts seasonal events that include a pumpkin patch, farmers market, fall festival, and hayrides on a private farm....
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fest, CityPlace, Oct. 24-25
It's not too late, there's still time to pick out the best jack-o-lantern. Pick your perfect pumpkin and capture the spirit of fall in the heart of West Palm Beach....
Admission by donation: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to participate in special activities. Daily admission is by donation (no set amount) to help sustain the facility and support animal conservation....
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...
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....
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,...
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...
Drone show at the Pompano Beach 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. to 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 Broward
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...
Children's Book Club, Palm Springs, Oct. 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...
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 Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with Farmer Nappy & others
Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with vendors and a variety...
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 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....
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...
