Clicky Skip to Content

The Village of Surfside’s block parties are always fun and the monthly Thursdays events are coming back in February. Head over to 93rd St. and Harding Ave./Town Hall for fun on the beach from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the schedule:   Feb. 20: Third Thursday, Cirque Under the Stars: The series kicks off with a dazzling ‘cirque’ …

Read More about Final Free Third Thursdays in Surfside

For outdoor afternoon entertainment, local performers entertain at events at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Events in 2025 are 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in April and May. Musicians include: Friday April 25  Jonny Edwards Wednesday April 30  Chris Monteleone Friday May 2  Jeff Durham Wednesday May 7  Mike Daly Friday May 9 Dyllan …

Read More about Local performers featured at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale & entry is free

Register online for free tickets to an outdoor play in the park. The play in 2025 is “Sound of Music.” The venue is Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305 The play is presented May 19 through 25, May 28 through June 2 and June 4 through 9. You can register for free tickets online. …

Read More about Free theater tickets for ‘Sound of Music’ in Wilton Manors

 Light refreshments and a free film are featured at a park in Fort Lauderdale. The free event featuring ‘Moana 2′ in 2025 is poolside 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Riverland Park.  Riverland Park is at 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. For information, phone 954-828-5322 or browse the Fort Lauderdale Parks website. Sign up …

Read More about Free ‘Moana’ movie poolside in Fort Lauderdale

World Ocean Day is a day that is recognized annually in the month of June. The concept was originally proposed for June 8, in 1992, by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development, and is now an internationally recognized series of events to bring attention to the value of marine life and ocean sustainability around the …

Read More about Free: Ocean of Notes Concert for World Ocean Day, West Palm Beach

Do you like surprises? If you remember the game of “grab bag,” where you reach in and pull out a hidden prize, then sign up for the new Monday Mystery Movies.  Here is the next Mystery Movie: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.: Rated-R, runs for 1 hour and 59 minutes. Buy your tickets …

Read More about Get Mystery Movie (R) Monday for $5, June 2, at Regal Cinemas

Sometimes, all you need is a reason to celebrate, so the Town of Lake Park is making it easy for you. They’ve decided to celebrate the sunset on the last Friday in May to mark the beginning of summer, unofficially. How great is that? So, gather up the family and grab a few friends. Here …

Read More about Friday Sunset Celebration: Free concert & vendors in Lake Park

As a tribute to Boca Raton’s 100 years, its present, and future, the city is presenting a free drone show that continues its Centennial Celebration on Memorial Day weekend. The night sky will light up on Sunday, May 25, with an arial demonstration by Firefly at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. There will be two …

Read More about Free weekend drone show at Boca Raton Centennial Celebration

There’s a new addition to the Miami skyline and it’s throwing a grand-opening bash that includes a free concert, laser light show, fireworks, confetti storm and a whole a lot more. Miami Worldcenter Grand Opening When: Thursday, May 22, 2025; doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Miami Worldcenter, 850 …

Read More about Miami Worldcenter is throwing a free party and you’re invited

Summer break traditionally starts with Memorial Day and CityPlace is kicking off the holiday weekend and the playful season with a full day’s worth of family fun. Summer Social at CityPlace on Saturday, May 24, 2025, features a day filled with activities for all ages.  Schedule includes the following from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: …

Read More about Free Summer Social: All-day kickoff for seasonal events at CityPlace

Living on the CheapSouth Florida 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