Free Events

For your Valentine pix, Broward libraries in Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale offer indoor photo opportunities with fancy backdrops. For a DIY shoot, an outdoor sculpture in Dania Beach offers a sweetheart vibe.  The photo ops are free. Library Photo Ops Southwest Regional Library Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines  33331, is …

This year’s edition the 27th annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. Located on the famous Miracle Mile, the weekend festival features live music throughout the day, a variety of food …

The Calle Ocho Music Festival is back to light up Little Havana with music, international food vendors and so much more! Billed as the world’s largest Latino music festival, the event is set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, and is free and open to the public. The annual event takes …

Rainy days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea to phone …

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!

Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and a petting farm are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2026 is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, and entry to most events is free. Free Festival at Bamford Park …

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. Here is the February lineup: Saturday, Feb. 7 …

The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations. …

Lake Theatre Revival Series will celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of “The Wiz,” the 1978 musical classic. The Wiz: A FLAVAR Film Event When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County HQ, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach Cost: Free admission — RSVP required …

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …