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!

 The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that residents look forward to every year. The parade in 2025 is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 22, with a route from Northwest 46th Avenue and Broward Boulevard, west to Northwest 69th Avenue, Northwest Fourth Street to Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation. Bleachers are offered …

Rock out in Weston. The town offers occasional WestonNights free events with live bands at Weston Regional Park. If you want a snack, food trucks are usually at the events. Outdoor events in 2025 include 7 p.m. November 15 features Dancing Queen performing Disco and other favorites, information is online. Pack a picnic or purchase …

Haven’t come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. That includes not-so-scary fun for kids as well as Halloween events for adults. We have found discounts on some of the more …

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …

For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free for kids and adults.  Outdoor films in Weston Regional Park in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. November 1 “Transformers”  Outdoor films in 2026 include 7:30 p.m. January 24 “Superman”  8 p.m. March 6 “Smurfs”  Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s wise to …

Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Every …

For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  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, …