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 and the rest of South Florida!
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Halloween is a great holiday for kids, but it isn’t just for kids. Adults enjoy Halloween, too, from the candy to the costumes to the scary movies and haunted houses. South Florida has lots of family-friendly Halloween events. But some of the biggest and best late-night Halloween parties in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach …
If you’re looking to soak in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …
Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …
Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …
Do you like to search for bargains at garage sales and yard sales? You can find garage sales in South Florida, from Homestead of Jupiter, throughout all of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at gsalr.com. You can move the map to the areas you want to visit, and it will show you the sales …
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, …
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 the venues offer free parking. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Tunes ‘N Trucks in 2024-25 …
Popular films for family entertainment are featured at free events in Davie. Movies in the Park films in 2024 include 7 p.m. October 18 outdoor event featuring “Hocus Pocus 2” with food trucks The films are at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie 33328. Parking is free. Please bring your own portable …
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 …
Free Halloween events for kids and families and a spooky drive-thru for adults are offered at parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events in 2024 at Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event …
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