Clicky Skip to Content

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the last Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

Read More about Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour

When you’ve finished shopping or just want a break from snacking, CityPlace features live music performances every weekend on The Lawn in downtown West Palm Beach. Free Weekend Music Fridays: 5–9 p.m. Saturday afternoons: 1–4 p.m. Saturday evenings: 6–10 p.m. Sundays: 1–4 p.m. For a complete listing of performers and entertainment, plus more details, visit …

Read More about Weekend: Live music & more, free on The Lawn at CityPlace

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live.  It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. Additionally, the street …

Read More about Live music first Fridays on Giralda Avenue

For an entertaining evening out, Pembroke Pines is hosting Beats & Bites featuring favorite hits from different decades and food trucks.  Regional bands perform at the events and entry is free.  Beats & Bites events are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in 2026, including:May 28 May 28: High School Reunion Night featuring DJ Sama playing …

Read More about Beats & Bites in Pembroke Pines includes live bands & food trucks

Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies at 8 p.m. in Pompano Beach in 2026 include: June 12: “Lilo & Stich” July 17: “Space Jam” August 7: “Minecraft Movie”  Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach 33060.  Popcorn and refreshments …

Read More about Free dive-in films at pool in Pompano Beach

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 and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:     Roller Disco Saturday, May 30 5-9 p.m. Annual roller skating …

Read More about Free events at Miami Beach Bandshell

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

Read More about Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

Read More about Free live music on Ocean Drive

Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward  that includes free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount opportunities are offered. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for age 2 and younger. …

Read More about Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park in Broward offers discounts

Living on the CheapSouth Florida on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media