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!
Events Miami
Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. Click the link above to see the upcoming lineup of movies. …
Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake in that month’s themed activities. Click here to see upcoming March events. Stay tuned for information on a free music concert series launching at The …
All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …
Based on the true-life story, this new film from Sony Pictures Classics is offering passes to a free screening before the R-rated movie opens nationwide. I Swear (R) South Miami When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami FREE pass here! I Swear opens in theaters …
The Miami-Dade County Auditorium in Little Havana is still under renovation but that hasn’t stopped them from presenting cultural productions, they are just popping up all over Miami-Dade to do so. They have an upcoming production “Apocalipsync” by Luciano Rossoo Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at the Aventura Cultural Arts Center and offering …
Spring has sprung, here’s where to have some fun around Miami in April. Piano Slam at the Arsht Center Watch the future of the arts on stage at The Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion Piano Slam 2026 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The …
The Miami River is one of Miami’s most traversed waterways and will once again be celebrated during the 27th Annual Miami Riverday Festival. It’s happening Saturday, April 11 from 1-6 p.m. at Lummus Park Historic District, 250 NW North River Dr. The event will include boat rides along the Miami River, historical tours and re-enactments, …
The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …
Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful. Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …
The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and …




















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