Events-Broward

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!

Order fare from food trucks, groove to live entertainment and peruse spiffy vehicles on display at Hot Rods & Hot Dogs event in Coconut Creek.  Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and entry is free with food available for purchase. The venue is the community …

Lauderhill is hosting events that fit right in with excitement about the FIFA World Cup tournament, June 11 through July 19, 2o26, in Miami and other venues around the world.  Lauderhill is hosting several events the weekend of June 6-7. Free events in Lauderhill include  One event is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Saturday, June …

You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for Summer 2026. From June 22 to Aug. 12, 2026, frugal families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 …

There is a statewide initiative being promoted by the Florida Department of Education that uses New Worlds Reading’s books and activities to support students in strengthening literacy skills, building reading confidence, and nurturing a lifelong love of reading. Each month during the school year, eligible children receive a free book tailored to their interests with …

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. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, fun …

Festive Juneteenth events in Broward include entertainment, speakers and festivals with activities for kids. Juneteenth is a federal holiday representing freedom from slavery in the United States. In Broward, Juneteenth events are various dates, and plenty offer free entry. Juneteenth events in 2026  in Broward include Hollywood Documentary film about racial integration in Hollywood is …

The Family Pride event at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale features free entry. The Pride event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and it includes Pride-theme activities. The Museum of Discovery and Science features exhibits, demonstrations and STEAM activities for kids. Activities for the Pride event include:  …

Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., 11 …

Hurricane season has begun and doesn’t end until Nov. 30 so now is the ideal time to prepare before we are in the throes of intense activity. In an effort to help South Floridians prepare, Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission are hosting their third annual Statewide Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Drives with several sites in …