Snow flurries, snowmen and free photo ops at Dania Pointe
Snow flurries and snowmen are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The events and displays are free. Parking is free. 2025 Snow events at...
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 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...
Top festivals, deals & events in November in Broward
If you like to be out and about with family and friends, November offers plenty of festive things to do in Broward. Events in 2025 in Broward Home Show South...
Children's Science Explorium highlights new aerospace exhibit, Boca Raton
The Children's Science Explorium in Sugar Sand Park is a free hands-on science center designed for children 5-12 years of age and their caregivers. It offers fascinating and interactive exhibits,...
Fall festivals in Palm Beach County 2025
Fall festivals in Palm Beach County 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...
Wyland bronze turtle & reef sculpture on display in Dania Beach
From internationally renowned artist Wyland, a bronze and steel turtle sculpture is poised at a new environmental public art display in Dania Beach. The 8,000-pound Sea Turtle Beach sculpture is...
Free admission at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach was founded more than 40 years ago, but the challenges it faces today have not only been compounded by the effects of recent...
Fall festival at Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale, $5 for adults & free for kids & teens
The Founding Families Fall Festival at historic Stranahan House in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25, with a $5 entry fee for adults. Entry is free...
Best festivals & entertainment in September in Broward
If you're eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events in September that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities. Great for date...
Old Davie School offers vintage displays and events
Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events...
Sensory Saturday, monthly at Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach
On the third weekend of each month, Manatee Lagoon hosts Sensory Saturdays for family members who prefer an inclusive experience with softer lighting, less noise, and still a lot of...
Discount vouchers for swimming lessons in Broward
Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a vouchers for discounts on swimming instruction for kids, teens and adults. The vouchers are valued at $55 to $200 for lessons at...
Free entry for youth talent show in Lauderhill
For an indoor event that features a variety of local entertainment, Lauderhill is offering a talent show. The show features students in grades 6 - 12 from Broward. The talent...
Yesteryear Village: A Living History Park brings Old Florida back to life
Yesteryear Village in West Palm offers an interactive historical park with an Old Florida vibe. Entry is $7-$10 and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. You'll get to...
Frost Museum of Science has a Summer Discount
Get 25% OFF* museum tickets for visits from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, August 10. Use promo code SUMMER25 when you book your tickets online. Science is not only cool, it’s awesome. And the 250,000-square-foot...
If you're skipping fireworks, other things to do Independence Day in Broward
Parades. Picnics. Water parks. Plenty of events and things to do on Fourth of July don't involve fireworks. Plenty are free. With a wide variety of things to do, it's...
Events, Festivals & Things To Do in July in Broward
Indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of free and inexpensive things to do in July in Broward. Grab a favorite beverage and pick your favorites. Free & Inexpensive events in...
Things to do with kids this summer in Broward, lots are free & inexpensive
When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun and interesting things to do. Maybe educational. Especially, if those activities are free,...
Farm in Davie offers rides & petting zoo, $5 each
Train rides. Hay rides. Petting zoo. Pony rides. Horse rides. Marando Farms in Davie is a market with things to do. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends train rides and ...
Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanfront promenade
Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida. For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free...
Free Earth Day Festival in Sunrise
For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with entertainment, eco-art projects, and eco games. Earth Day festival in 2026 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with...
Free museum days and events in South Florida
It's hot outside, and we're all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most...
Wet & Wild Egg Splash in Tamarac
Events at public pools and water playgrounds add extra fun to egg hunts. Wet and Wild Egg Splash in 2025 is 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday April 5, and...
Libraries in Palm Beach 'seed' knowledge
It's not your grandma or grandpa's library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System's first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can...
Bike event in Weston offers helmet fittings & free helmets
For youngsters and others who enjoy tooling around on wheels, lots of recreation departments in Broward offer events that focus on information about bikes and bicycle safety. Some include bike...
Cox Science Center and Aquarium: Half Price For Heroes on last Saturday
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach is so much more than a mere museum and it also offers opportunities for discounts for many of its programs....
Play new musical instruments on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach
Lincoln Road on Miami Beach has often been thought of as a public playground to many; a place to hang out, with restaurants, boutiques and myriad cultural activities within walking...
Free films outdoors in Davie
Popular films are featured at free outdoor events in Davie. Movies in the Park films in 2025 include 7 p.m. October 17 7 p.m. Friday, November 14 "Freebirds" 7...
Kids Eat Free Deals in Palm Beach County
If you're looking to save some money while dining out with the whole family, here's one way to do it -- search out the Kids Eat Free meal deals.
Discounts & free entry days at MODS in Fort Lauderdale
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...
Aviation Expo in Broward with free entry
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...
Best free things to do in Broward
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...
Entertainment & activities at ArtsFest in Broward with fee entry
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...
Can't make it to library? Check out a Bookmobile or Technobus near you!
Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That's right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you!...
Free or discount museum entry with SNAP card
Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they...
Back-to-school immunizations in Palm Beach County for 2024
The first day of classes for the school year 2024-25 begins on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. See the Palm Beach County school calendar here. The Dept. of Health-Palm Beach is...
Paddleboats & other watercraft rentals at Broward parks
Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others. Prior to venturing out,...
Doral Yard features free & cheap live entertainment
Doral Yard offers "a community gathering concept with innovative culinary offerings and live music, fitness and cultural events." Located in the downtown area at the corner of Main Street and...
Free & cheap exhibits, activities at Four Arts cultural center, Palm Beach
While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for...
Educational Farm Tours at Tradewinds Park in North Broward for $3
Please phone the park to verify the farm is open the day you want to go The farm attraction may be temporarily paused Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features...
Pondhawk Natural Area is an urban oasis in Boca Raton with free entry & book walk
Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It's open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and...
Free and cheap things to do for Spring Break in Broward
Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That's perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free...
