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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

When the weather is great, there are plenty of places to visit and things to see. Here’s a sample list of popular events and things to do in Palm Beach County during the month of Ma, 2025. MOSAIC Palm Beach Deals & discounts on admissions, May 1-31 MOSAIC Palm Beach: Discounts on events, museums, entertainment …

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Here’s a chance to get your groove on and enjoy a blast from the past. Vintage Vibes will feature nostalgia and eclectic tunes from the 1980s & 1990s, plus plenty of retro-inspired experiences.  Vintage Vibes When: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. Where: West Palm Beach Waterfront Event will feature an art …

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Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and free …

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Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive.  They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2025 Groove on the Grass in Tamarac Groove on the Grass in Tamarac is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May …

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You don’t need to be from a galaxy far away to delight in this event. Some organizations and recreation departments offer  “Stars Wars Day” festivities for May the 4th, a whimsical wordplay on the iconic phrase associated with the blockbuster movies. Festivities in Broward include     Star Wars event in Hollywood PlastiCon Expo  with …

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The City of Boynton Beach continues to offer a free monthly concert series on the First Friday at 5 p.m. for 2025: First Friday @ 5 When: First Friday of each month (except July), from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Food trucks and beverage vendors …

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The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional free festivals, free films and events.  Events in 2025 include Eats ‘N Beats Parkland offers free entry for Eats ‘N Beats  events that include food trucks and live entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Pine Trails Park. Events include: May 3 MixTape June 7 Majesty …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy food …

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