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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!
If you want to travel by train, Tri-Rail offers $5 fares in South Florida weekends and holidays. The $5 fares on weekends and holidays are for the day on all routes. Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach, with about 19 stations along the way. Regular prices are about $2.50 – $8.75, depending on …
The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus. While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …
The Northwood Art & Music Warehouse is a creative cooperative that supports local artists and musicians and is also a cool place to hang out and enjoy the vibe. Prices vary per performer. R. Popescu Jazz Trio When: Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Where: Northwood Art & Music Warehouse, 933 28th …
Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Weekly: ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS Wednesdays, Thursdays …
The National Kids to Parks Program is a great way to get kids and families outdoors and enjoying the benefits of nature. The program offers a variety of activities and events for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to learn about the natural world and connect with your community. So, lace up your …
Enjoy live music every Thursday at Clematis by Night.
Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. Every Friday there’s something new to do and see, plus a showcase of up-and-coming and established performers. In essence, this after-hours weekly discounted event …
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 …
We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …
Golf with Us is free and open to the first 150,000 new participants who enroll before June 15, 2026. The program offers kids 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, giving them access to tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses nationwide. Returning Golf with Us participants can renew their …
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