Ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without breaking the bank in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County for adults and kids.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Free and cheap things to do in South Florida 2026
Water Taxi offers routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach and discounts
Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Discount opportunities are offered. Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place …
Flamingo Gardens in Davie offers discounts
Flamingo Gardens in Davie is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment. Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20 for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, …
Stroll Aventura Mall and experience a free art walk
Aventura Mall is more than just a shopping destination, it is also a place to view public art. With more than 25 public art installations spread from end to end, a visit here is a great opportunity to have a cultural experience while getting your steps in. Everyone is encouraged to scan QR codes on …
BOGO admission in August to Fruit & Spice Park, Miami
If you love buying fresh fruit at a grower’s market, like banana, avocado, guava, dragon fruit or soursop, these are only a few of the native and exotic specialties you’ll find at Fruit & Spice Park this month in Homestead. Open: Daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You need to RSVP for daily tasting …
Discounts on apparel and other items at Salvation Army family stores
Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward. The deal is valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses and other goods, except furniture. Participating stores offer other discounts, such as a discount 0f 50% on yellow items, except …
Get free fries at McDonald’s every Friday in 2025
Mmm…fries! Who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Especially when they’re fresh, piping hot and FREE! The chain’s “World Famous Fries” are made with premium potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and Shepody. Fresh from the fryer, the fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. That’s what makes them so popular …
Wendy’s gives away free fries (any size!) every Friday
You can’t enjoy a juicy burger without fries! And Wendy’s is making it less expensive to enjoy the popular pairing. Fry fans will enjoy “FRYdays” even more at the popular fast-food restaurant. Not only is it the start to the weekend, it’s also now a chance to enjoy FREE fries every week. Image: Wendy’s Wendy’s …
Baskin-Robbins offers sweet savings on the 31st of the month
Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2025. On the 31st of each month in 2025 — customers get 31% off all scoops. Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet and simple concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to …
Entry to Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach is always free
The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus. While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …
Plant radishes & other edibles indoors in Florida
Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home. It’s doable, according to a horticulture program representative. Maybe you’ll be inspired. Ideally, you’ll be richly rewarded with a delicious sense of accomplishment and tasty freshly harvested produce. We asked for tips from a …
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