Free Events

For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Festivals and other events  in April 2026 in Broward    Salsa Fest in Hollywood The lively spicy sounds of Salsa are featured at Salsa Fest 2 p.m. – …

For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with entertainment, eco-art projects, and eco games.  Earth Day festival in 2026 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with educational and interactive displays. At 12:15 is a workshop on protecting butterflies.  Bring reusable water bottles and use water stations at the festival. Food trucks offer …

Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday May 16 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

It’s not your grandma or grandpa’s library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System’s first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can discover the Wonders of the Night Sky in a Telescope Viewing Session presented by the Astronomical Society at the Acreage Branch? The seed library at …

For youngsters and others who enjoy tooling around on wheels, lots of recreation departments in Broward offer events that focus on information about bikes and bicycle safety. Some include bike rides, helmet fittings and bike rodeos for youngsters. Events in 2025 include Featured events Weston Family Night Bicycle Safety Bingo is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April …

The annual All Kids Included (AKI) Family Arts Festival returns for its 19th year and happening Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay. The AKI Festival is a free innovative, multidisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with …

Saving precious pieces of history is a passion for many people, especially the staff and members of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County who make the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum possible. General admission to the History Museum is free; donations are appreciated ($5 suggested). Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., …

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting at 1 and 3 p.m.  The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami.  The 1932 cottage which sits on 2.2 acres of wooded property, has recently undergone extensive structural restoration and repair, …

The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 18, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket returns to the Great Lawn on Saturday mornings, October, 2025, through April, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features include a mix of unique and diverse offerings in food and art, from seasonal produce, roving entertainment and live music, to popup workshops and competitions.   Visit WPB GreenMarket City …