Auto Shows are popular events in South Florida.
Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you’re displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early.
Prior to venturing out, it’s wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event is on.
Festival Marketplace
Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano
Cars of various types are on display and vendor booths with car items are featured at the car show. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 2, with free entry for spectators and entertainment. For those who want to display a vehicle, registration is $30 prior to the event and $35 at the event. The first 200 vehicles to register prior to the event receive a $10 gas card & $5 gift certificate.
Dream Car Classic
Dream Car Classic, downtown Hollywood, usually 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. first Sundays, 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard 33020, free entry unless registering a vehicle, which is $20, 954-825-1027, website
Previous events
Wilton Manors car Show 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. November with free entry for spectators. Vehicle registration is $20, Venue is Wilton Manors City Hall, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305
Chili Fest & Car Show Family-friendly Festivities are at Rolling Oaks Park, 17630 SW 56th St., Southwest Ranches 33331. Fee for registering a vehicle is $20. Event is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. December with free entry. Savor food from local restaurants and food vendors, artisan vendors and local live entertainment. Information, 954-444-9875 & website
Car show in Sunrise 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. February @ Sunrise Sportsplex, 9101 NW 50th Street, Sunrise. Entry is free. Event includes food trucks and entertainment featuring hit tunes from the 50s – 70s.
Flea Market & Car Show, Davie Flea market & car show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. , Old Davie School museum, 6650 Griffin Road., part of festivities with Free Orange Blossom Festival in Davie
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 8, 1100 N. Lyons Road, Coconut Creek 33063. Includes food vendors and live entertainment including Happy Daze Band. Information is online. Free toy for first 250 youngsters at Special Events tent.
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More free and cheap things to do this weekend
Thursday, March 23, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Town Center Promenade, Wellington
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Friday, March 24, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lantana Sports Complex
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Mickel Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, March 25, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Sanctuary Park in Sunrise
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Miramar Regional Park
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Music & Arts South of Sunrise district
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, March 26, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park
10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Secret Woods Nature Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Little Haiti Cultural Center
3:00 pm | $0-10.00 | First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach
3:00 pm | FREE | Wellington Village Park
3:00 pm | $8.00-15.00 | Pinecrest Gardens
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | City Center in Pembroke Pines
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Collins Park
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, March 27, 2023
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Acreage Branch Library
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom
8:00 pm | FREE | New World Center
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