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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

Food, folk dancing and games are featured at family-friendly Oktoberfest festivities in Oakland Park. Alpine Express performs. German-style beers & Bavarian foods will be offered for purchase. Rides and activities for kids are part of the event. Oakland Park Oktoberfest for 2025 is: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 3 1 p.m. to 10 …

Yodeling and a German polka band are among the fun features at a free Oktoberfest event in Coral Springs. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 4, with keg tapping, music, German food and a beer garden.   The event is at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, …

Dozens of local and national artists and artisans are displaying their handiwork at a festival at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Entry is free. What: Arts and Crafts Festival  When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Where: The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4467 Lyons Road Sign up for …

Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The show in 2025 is 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, with free entry. Entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. and after the drone show there will be a DJ and live band. The drone show features about hundreds of lighted drones forming patterns and pictures …

  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., …

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!

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 …

If you’re into home improvement and renovation projects, home expos in South Florida offer a showcase of vendors displaying their products and services. The South Florida Home Show in Pembroke Pines is offering an opportunity for free entry. It’s free if you register prior to the event on the Home Show website. If you don’t …

Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.   Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …