Free Events

Put on your favorite flannel shirt, or dress up in Halloween garb. Margate Fall Festival includes Fall and Halloween activities.  Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 25 at the sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Entry is free. Parking is free. The event  includes pony rides and scarecrow …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

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 …

In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2025, which is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with DJ entertainment, games and trick or treating.  Feel free to dress in your Halloween outfit, and …

Entry is free for a Family Halloween Bash in Oakland Park. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with games, inflatables, and Halloween treats. Music is provided by a DJ. The event is at Wimberly Field, 4000 NE 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park 33334. The event includes: Trunk or Treat  …

Sing. Play saxophone. Tell jokes. Share your talents with others, or sit back and delight in the show. Free open mic events are offered at several Broward library branches. If you want to perform, you usually need to arrive a bit early and sign up. Here are some open mic events at Broward County libraries: …

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 …