Free Events

For folks who want to relish the outdoors, parks in South Florida are ideal. Several Broward regional parks that usually require an entry fee on weekends and holidays are free on week days and some holidays. Weekend fees are $3 per vehicle for up to eight people and $20 for at least 9 people. Regional …

For art aficionados and folks interested in free things to do, the Coral Springs Museum of Art offers free entry every day to browse the exhibits and displays.  The venue offers occasional Art@Night happy hour events with activities, exhibits and entertainment.  Featured event  Art@Night indoor garden party in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. …

Festivals, live entertainment and hands-on activities are among the variety of events offered in Pompano Beach.  Lots of events are free. They’re ideal for dates, families and solo excursions. Events in Pompano Beach include 2026 events Fatherhood Family Fun Day  Games, prizes and organizations offering family resources are featured at the Fatherhood Family Fun Day …

Thrive Art District in Fort Lauderdale hosts a monthly (or so) Art Walk with art exhibits, food trucks and vendors. Entertainment is featured at the event.  Art Walks in 2026 include: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The event will include entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink and raffles 6 p.m. – …

Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami. Reserved tickets are required.  Always free admission, ICA Miami hosts family programming at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday to provide a …

The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through May 16 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami.   This free community programming takes …

Murals, public art and sculptures and galleries, they all beckon the lover of an art walk and the choices for monthly ones reach about every corner of Miami-Dade. Here are the monthly art walks we know about and we will add more as we find them. Wynwood Art Walk, Monthly Happens on the second Saturday …

The Boca Green Market is open every Sunday through May 3 and features live entertainment, open-air market, with gourmet treats as well as artisan offerings, etc. Furry friends are welcome on a leash. Make it a family affair. Boca Green Market When: Sundays, April 12-May 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Royal …

Rainy days, frosty days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea …