Clicky Skip to Content

If you like food events, point your vehicle to Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk Chili Cook Off in Fort Lauderdale includes food for purchase, including opportunities to taste entries and vote on favorites.  Entry is free. The event in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at  Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. Second …

Read More about Free entry for Riverwalk Chili Cook Off in Fort Lauderdale

Nova Southeastern University in Davie  is throwing a festival with plenty of features including airbrush tattoos, rock wall, bungee trampoline,  and a toddler bounce house. The festival event in 2025 is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at 3300 S. University Drive, Davie 33328.  Entry is free. Other features include: balloon artist DJ mini …

Read More about NSU Fest in Davie offers petting zoo, paddle boats & bungee trampoline

The South Florida Bluegrass Association is hosting the 47th Annual Everglades Bluegrass Festival from Feb. 7-9, 2025 at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach. Earlybird pricing if you order online before January 15. Only $15 Friday or Sunday, $50 for the whole weekend with the extra $5 off promo which applies to single day. Gate …

Read More about Annual Everglades Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park

Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest  in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 7, and entry is free. The Derek Mack Band provides the entertainment and food trucks offer snacks and drinks for purchase.  The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. …

Read More about Free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2025 is 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, in Coconut Creek. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year, there will be a special focus on Chinese culture. That will include exploration of this year’s NEA Big …

Read More about Free Broward ArtLit library festival includes entertainment

The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is touring South Florida and will be making four stops in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The traveling event is celebrating two major milestones: Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary and the truck’s 10th year. Fans can expect brand-new treats and limited-edition merchandise, including the following: 50th Anniversary Exclusives Apparel Collectibles …

Read More about Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to stop in Miami

For the 15th year, QDOBA is spicing up Valentine’s Day with big savings. Choose from burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more for a lovely meal on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. And, because there are so many toppings, the combinations are endless. Photo: QDOBA Loveliest of all for bargain hunters, the popular restaurant always serves FREE …

Read More about Enjoy buy-one-get-one free entrée at QDOBA on Valetine’s Day

Heroes In My House is being performed by the players at Fantasy Theatre Factory to highlight an important journey through black history for young audiences. Showtime: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Get tickets HERE. Use code HeroesBogo25 at checkout for buy-one, get-one free offer, normally $5 …

Read More about BOGO: Heroes in my House, Fantasy Theatre Factory, Miami

Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation invite residents who are age 30+ to a screening of a classic film at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. The show starts at 11 a.m. A Saturday at the Cinema presents the following: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.: “Casablanca” Tickets …

Read More about Free movie for the 30+ crowd in Coral Gables

Welcome the Year of the Snake! What: Lunar New Year celebration When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach Kick off the day with a traditional puppet show with Chinese Theater Works; story time with Monica Ladd, plus dragon and …

Read More about Free entry: Chinese Lunar New Year at The Norton

Tamarac is proudly representing its diversity with a festival that features performances and exhibits reflecting people from different nations and backgrounds. ONE TAMARAC Multicultural Festival offers food trucks, exhibits and kids zone.  Live music, dance and laser light show are included. The festival in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 8, and …

Read More about Free ‘One Tamarac’ unity festival with entertainment, Junkanoo band & laser show

Living on the CheapMiami on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media