Free Events

For Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Lincoln Road pedestrian promenade will transform into a spooktacular event, with trick-or-treating for kids from 5 to 7 p.m.; and then a Halloween block party from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.  There will be strategically placed candy stations, while outdoor bars and local shops and eateries participate …

Where else in Miami can you spend time browsing and enjoying a whole library of books where you know you’ll be going home with a free one of your choice. That’s what they’ve been doing at Bookleggers inside the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood for more than a decade.  And on Saturday, Oct. 11 from …

There are plenty of activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S.-1, Juno Beach. Admission is free, however some of the programs do have participation fees. Here are some popular ones, especially for fall that are free for all ages. HallowMarine Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Friday Hikes Fridays at …

Imagine a panoramic view of fields bursting with Southeastern native sunflowers. Well, now’s your chance to experience it for yourself, thanks to this Conservation Collier program. While the Pepper Ranch Preserve remains closed to the general public during the annual wet season till November, an exception is being made for a scheduled viewings, Oct. 8-12, …

Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 4850 T-Rex Ave. Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Features: Trunk-or-Treat  decorated cars handing out candy and a  Children’s Costume …

Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we’re talking about Halloween! Halloween is on a Friday night this year, but there are still events before the spooky night of Oct. 31. We’ve rounded up as many fun Halloween events we could find. Events listed below are free unless otherwise …

This year’s Backyard Bash at The Moss Center themed “Abducted by the 80s” features performances by band from that decade including Wang Chung, Men Without Hats and Naked Eyes. Event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. While tickets are free, with RSVP. All Patrons entering the facility require a ticket including infants. …

The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:   Festival de Bomba y Plena Sunday, Oct. 12, 6-10 p.m. Family-friendly …

Horsing around is OK at this Halloween event in Pompano Beach. Dogs are included in the festivities. Horse and Hound Halloween event is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at Sand and Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE 5th Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. The event includes  hayrides photo booth  food trucks  bounce house  costume …

The folks behind “Wake up Miami!” say the world is a nice place to live when you wake up with music. That’s why they’re presenting free live music, dance and performances during the morning commute at Metrorail/Metromover stations. The music will play every Monday morning for one hour starting at 8:30 am, excluding major holidays and …

October is full of fall fun things to do, from Octoberfest through Halloween. South Florida has myriad activities, festivals and celebrations and many are free or cheap for families to attend. And, of course, we hope you and your kids not only enjoy these events but also that everyone stays safe, whether it’s picking out …