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.
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Free Tunes ‘n Trucks in Broward
Fresh air. Live music. Food trucks. Pack a blanket. Entry for Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise is free. Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks. Live music is at 7 p.m. and …
Dine outdoors: food, vendors & entertainment at Volunteer Park
If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …
New World Symphony Fellows Blue Concerts are ‘Pay What You Wish’
If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …
Free daytime entry through March at Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington
If you’re a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free! For the 2026 season at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival, spectators get free general admission Wednesday through Sunday during the main winter season (January-March) during daytime events. …
Free Youth Music Festival in Miami Beach
The 10th annual and free Miami Beach Youth Music Festival will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP to the free event however, donations are being accepted which will benefit music programs at Miami Beach schools. All participants will receive an honorarium. Last year, more than 50 applicants …
Free youth DIY workshops at Home Depot & Lowes
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 …
Arby’s offers Meat plus 3 Box with drink and dessert for $7.99
Arby’s has meaty savings all boxed up! Bargain hunters are always looking for any meal deals on the menu to stretch their dining dollars. It’s one of the best ways to get multiple menu items at a discounted price. And Arby’s has just introduced its new Meat & 3 Box meal deal with meaty value …
Free live bands oceanside at Hollywood bandshell
The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …
Discount tickets to South Florida Fair before it opens Jan. 16
Here’s a deal: Buy advance discount tickets to the South Florida Fair opening day Jan. 16, 2026, and use the same ticket again on another day. The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida …
Enhance Your Sundays with Chamber Music at New World Symphony
Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach. Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s talented young artists for powerful performances in the one-of-a-kind, Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. Chamber music showcases the unique …
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