Free Events

Halloween for grownups is featured at Hollyweird. The festive outdoor block party is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2025 is 8 p.m. Saturday, October 25,- about 2 a.m., and entry is free. The fest is typically a spectacle, usually drawing participants in innovative and elaborate outfits …

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. In addition to art exhibits on display, Free Arts! Family Day often includes family-friendly activities like art workshops. Regular prices other days are $7 for adults and $4 for kids, students and seniors. Entry …

Tamarac Parks and Recreation is featuring Halloween and Fall festivities, including Halloween Hoopla. Events in 2025 include Halloween Hoopla Halloween Hoopla is 6 p.m. – 8:30  p.m. Friday, October 24 at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entry is free. The first 500 kids receive free treats.  The event includes entertainment, bounce houses and games. …

Oktoberfest, Halloween hooplas and Hispanic Heritage events  are among the array of delightful things to do in October in Broward, including plenty that are free or relatively inexpensive. Pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and farmers markets are in abundance. Top free and inexpensive events in Broward in October 2025, and perhaps an indulgence. Truck Extravaganza for …

Deerfield Beach is presenting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment & activities for kids.  Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Entry and activities are free. Parking is free. Deerfield Beach Fall Festival includes: pumpkin patch with photo …

Fire trucks, a school bus and police vehicles are among the types of equipment on display at a free Truck Extravaganza in Fort Lauderdale.  The Big Toy and Truck Extravaganza in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Snyder Park. 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. Kids and other participants …

The  Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale offers occasional discounts and free entry days. The museum offers interactive exhibits and demonstrations, an outdoor science park and displays with animals.   Regular MODS prices are Adults $27 Ages 2-12 $22 Seniors $25 Military $24  The museum is  at 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. …

Delight in displays and information about flying at the Aviation Expo in Broward. The event in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 7 and entry is free. The event is at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in South Florida Sign up for the …

Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with free entry ArtServe Fort Lauderdale  The venue  offers a gallery and gift shop with an emphasis on work featuring South Florida artists. It is usually …

For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

Outdoor public art installations provide opportunities to admire works of art in an informal setting. Often, they’re great for enticing photo ops. Dania is displaying some of its public art in a venue dubbed Arts Park. Entry is free. Parking is free. Dania Arts Park includes Sculpture ‘Let Love Guide Your Way’ by Lloyd Gorodesky …