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
If you prefer to skip the crowded beaches but want to do something other than a traditional poolside barbecue on Memorial Day weekend, here’s something to consider and admission is free all four days. Visit the Amazing Art Expo from Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. Hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., …
The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …
La Zarzuela Inc. is hosting a couple of Zarzuela Delights performances in May at two venues in Miami-Dade celebrating the traditional Spanish performance art that incorporates music, dance and theater. The performances are happening on two consecutive Saturdays, May 23 at 8 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. and May 30 at …
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 …
Before there were superheroes, there were legends — and the ultimate battle is about to begin. Get your free pass for an advance screening from Amazon MGM Studios using the link below. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (132 minutes) When: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7 p.m.* Where: AMC Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Get free …
Discounts on Miami Land and Water Tours and Activities There are plenty of fun ways to explore Miami by land and by water. Land tours can range from special interest walking tours to riding trolleys and buses through some of our most colorful neighborhoods to spending the day interacting with the wildlife at the Everglades. …
We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …
Murals, public art and sculptures and galleries, they all beckon the lover of an art walk and the choices for monthly ones reach about every corner of Miami-Dade. Here are the monthly art walks we know about and we will add more as we find them. Wynwood Art Walk, Monthly Happens on the second Saturday …
Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted …
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum’s focal point is its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. The museum also has a collections and research center, films, timeline wall …




















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