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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.

Teens from schools in South Florida are building watercraft from plywood and hopping aboard their DIY boats in the Plywood Regatta in Dania Beach. Plywood Regatta event in 2026 is 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 26, and watching the floating tournament is free for spectators.  Broward students from middle and and high schools are …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2026 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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Interactive projects for kids, lawn games and live performances are featured at free Arts Day festival  in Weston. The free festival in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and it includes graffiti wall, balloon art and tattoo art. Performances include local school bands and drama troupes.  Here is the performance schedule: …

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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, …

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Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation is featuring an event with a  free bike ride for families and a bike rodeo.  The venue is Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33029.  The event in 2026 is 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, with helmets required for youngsters.  Entertainment and food for purchase are …

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There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment. It’s free music and more on The Lawn at CityPlace in the heart of West Palm Beach. Free entertainment is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and everyone is invited to attend for free. For a complete listing of …

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For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free.  Outdoor films in 2026  8 p.m. March 6 “Smurfs”  Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s wise to verify events are still scheduled before you go. For information, 954-389-4321 or refer to the Weston website. Other events in Weston. The venue is …

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Delray Beach is hosting a free family movie night in February and March. Take a blanket or chair, grab your favorite snacks, and get ready for a cozy night of laughs, food, and fun under the stars. Movies at The Square Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: The Lion King Thursday, March 19, 2026: Inside Out Where: Amphitheatre …

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