Free monthly story time for kids at Bookleggers Library
Located inside Wynwood's Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages...
Kids' Stuff
Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.
Free entry to Boynton Beach Pirate Fest, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Ahoy Matey! Here's an annual signature event put on by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency that you won't want to miss. Admission is Free for this two-day event. The...
Free Weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami
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...
Free block party & trick-or-treating: Halloween on South Beach
For Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, the Lincoln Road pedestrian promenade will transform into a spooktacular event, with trick-or-treating for kids from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and then a...
Free entry to LagoonFest, West Palm Beach, Oct. 31
Whether your favorite marine animals are turtles, manatees, stingrays or crocs, you can celebrate them all at this annual event. LagoonFest When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to...
Free Day of the Dead & Pumpkin Painting at Coco Market, Delray, Nov. 1
Coco Market not only features live music, family activities, artisans and retailers but also wellness vendors, workshops, bounce houses, pet adoptions and more. These seasonal events are held monthly and...
Spookyville Halloween, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17-31
The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live...
Free book fair 'Picnic de Libros' in Miami
Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The free...
Halloween trick-or-treating in Broward
Tote along a bag. Or a plastic pumpkin for your treats. Events at parks, recreation facilities and Fall festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many...
'Hocus Pocus' and other free films outdoors in Hollywood ArtsPark
Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It's wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing...
Winter Wonderland at The Ben has skating & more, Nov. 1-Jan. 3
Winter Wonderland at The Ben in West Palm Beach is back for its second season, featuring South Florida's only outdoor real-ice rink, a free Winter Tree Forest, and a Holiday...
EDventures, Spooky Safari & Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, through Nov. 1,
Bedner's Farm in Boynton Beach is not just a local attraction that hosts seasonal events that include a pumpkin patch, farmers market, fall festival, and hayrides on a private farm....
Free 1st Saturday Art Walk & Dia de los Muertos at The Peach, West Palm Beach
The Peach is celebrating the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead during its monthly artwalk on the first Saturday in November. Monthly Art Walk & Dia de los...
Free: Italian street festival with entertainment and food, Abacoa, Nov. 6-8
What could be better than three days of music and Italian food? Get ready to embark on a cultural journey filled with authentic Italian food, music, art & tradition. There...
Trunk or Treat & other Halloween activities at Fort Lauderdale Fire & Safety Museum
Within an historic restored fire station in Fort Lauderdale, an array of safety equipment, uniforms and vintage fire trucks are on display. The venue offers occasional events. Many are family...
Free access to Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton
Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission...
Fall into History at Boca History Museum, Nov. 7
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers a chance to explore a fall-themed Free Fun Saturday celebrating the season with Thanksgiving history and hands-on creativity. Enjoy a free day of...
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Here's our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Fantasy Theatre Factory 'Little Monster Tales'
Halloween is all about ghosts, goblins and frights but Fantasy Theatre Factory turns the scary night into a fun, belly full of laughs, educational and interactive affair with their Little...
Free days at national parks, plus free & discount passes for life
The treasures of our national parks have a lot to offer, including hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, plus exploring native flora and fauna, and hopefully also...
Halloween & fall events in Palm Beach County 2026
Let the ghosts and goblins come out to play - it's time for some fun Halloween activities to take place throughout Palm Beach County.
Fall festivals in Palm Beach County 2026
Fall festivals & more If you know of a free or cheap Halloween event or fall festival we should cover, please email the details to news@southfloridaonthecheap.com. You can also enter...
Pumpkin Patches in Palm Beach County 2026
While the autumn air in South Florida can't compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the...
Treats, games & entertainment at Halloween event in Hallandale Beach
Games, entertainment, treats, and food trucks are featured at a Halloween event 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 31, in Hallandale Beach. The event includes haunted mazes. Dress up if you'd...
Sea turtles swim at environmental education venue in Hollywood & it's free
Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and...
Free days and events at the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach: Free Family Fun Day
The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so,...
Top things to do in November in Palm Beach County
November in Palm Beach County is packed with major cultural and entertainment events, kicking off the mild-weather season. It's a great time to celebrate cooler temps and attend some of...
Free and cheap Halloween events in South Florida 2026
Haven't come up with a plan for Halloween yet? Don't worry. We've got you. We have rounded up all the best free and cheap Halloween events in Miami-Dade, Broward and...
Free: Migration Celebration, Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach, Nov. 21
Manatee Lagoon is throwing a welcome back party to honor the annual migration of manatees to our local waters. This year’s theme, “Migration Celebration,” spotlights the incredible journey these gentle...
Pumpkin Patches & pumpkin events in Broward
Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities. If you're looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of...
Golden Jubilee, Jupiter, Nov. 6-7
"Who let the dogs out? Woof! Woof!" Here's a two-day event for golden retrievers and their owners that is also open to the public and it's happening on the last...
Free Holiday Light Up event in Davie with Santa & a horse parade
In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are featured. Food is...
Top things to do in October in Palm Beach County
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...
Free fitness workouts at Dania Pointe
If you'd like entertainment and activities with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular...
Indoor places to go when it's hot & rainy
Rainy days, hot days and frosty days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights,...
Light Up Fort Lauderdale Beach with entertainment, inflatables & Olas
Thousands of lights & Olas the beach snowman are featured at Light Up The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The festivities in 2026 are 5:30...
Register for free Family Autism Art Workshops, Nov. 1-Dec. 20
Visit the Norton Museum of Art for a free accessible art workshop for the entire family every month. This program will feature interactive time in the gallery and art-making in...
51st Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade
Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, when the 51st Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St....
Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward
The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. It's a fun and frugal idea for a date, a family...
Free outdoor films in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach offers free events featuring films at parks and occasionally at a pool. Films in 2026-2027 in Parks Often free popcorn is offered with the films while supplies last. The...
Holidays at Zoo Miami: Dazzling 'Zoo Lights' discount for early birds
Some resident "animals" at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction's annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 27 through December 30,...
Free stuff on loan: Libraries offers laptops, educational toys & other gear
Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and...
