Free Events

Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.

BAM Festival 2023 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 – BAM Festival is a free day-long festival celebrating books, art, and music by bringing award-winning authors and illustrators to interact directly with the community. The festival takes place in downtown West Palm Beach at the Mandel Public Library and the 400 block of Clematis …

The United States Air Force Thunderbird’s F-16 demonstration team will tear through the skies over Homestead Air Reserve Base during the annual Wings Over Homestead Air Show on April 1 and 2, 2023. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.  Admission is free and tickets are not required for general admission. Food, …

Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered in greater Fort Lauderdale.  Often an Easter Bunny — or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny —  is on site. Some events offer exciting features, such as a marshmallow drop from a helicopter in Hollywood. Many events in Broward are offered for …

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Entertainment includes Pieces of Work Glen Friedman Jazz Project …

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 and the rest of South Florida!

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2022. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2023 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 16: Birthday of Martin …

Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including art walk events, art festivals, and public art displays and installations. Lots of events are free. Art Walks First Friday Art Walks in Delray Beach are usually 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. First Friday Artists open their studios in the downtown Atlantic Avenue arts district. …

Families of all ages are invited to Gopher Tortoise “Shell-a-bration Day,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 8. No reservations needed. Event is free. Help celebrate the preserve’s most unique inhabitant — the Gopher tortoise, with walks, displays, and activities focused on this threatened species that is a common native to South Florida’s back yards. Enjoy …

The Village of Biscayne Park’s Arts & Culture Advisory Board is hosting a free a Jazz in the Park event on April 1 from 4 p.m. -10 p.m. at a recreation field in the heart of the neighborhood. The event is at Ed Burke Recreation Center Field, 11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park 33161.  Presented by Sol …

Palm Beach County will offer a variety of Easter Egg hunts, may of which are free and cheap — and are perfect for the entire family.