Auto Shows are popular events in South Florida.
Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you're displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early.
Prior to venturing out, it's wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event is on.
Festival Marketplace
Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano
Cars of various types are on display and vendor booths with car items are featured at the car show. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 2, with free entry for spectators and entertainment. For those who want to display a vehicle, registration is $30 prior to the event and $35 at the event. The first 200 vehicles to register prior to the event receive a $10 gas card & $5 gift certificate.
Dream Car Classic
Dream Car Classic, downtown Hollywood, usually 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. first Sundays, 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard 33020, free entry unless registering a vehicle, which is $20, 954-825-1027, website
Previous events
Wilton Manors car Show 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. November with free entry for spectators. Vehicle registration is $20, Venue is Wilton Manors City Hall, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305
Chili Fest & Car Show Family-friendly Festivities are at Rolling Oaks Park, 17630 SW 56th St., Southwest Ranches 33331. Fee for registering a vehicle is $20. Event is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. December with free entry. Savor food from local restaurants and food vendors, artisan vendors and local live entertainment. Information, 954-444-9875 & website
Car show in Sunrise 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. February @ Sunrise Sportsplex, 9101 NW 50th Street, Sunrise. Entry is free. Event includes food trucks and entertainment featuring hit tunes from the 50s – 70s.
Flea Market & Car Show, Davie Flea market & car show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. , Old Davie School museum, 6650 Griffin Road., part of festivities with Free Orange Blossom Festival in Davie
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 8, 1100 N. Lyons Road, Coconut Creek 33063. Includes food vendors and live entertainment including Happy Daze Band. Information is online. Free toy for first 250 youngsters at Special Events tent.
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More free and cheap things to do this weekend
Friday, March 29, 2024
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tamarac community center
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park, South Miami
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach
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7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark
Saturday, March 30, 2024
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Old School Square, Delray
10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas
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1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Music & Arts South of Sunrise district
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | New World Center, Miami Beach
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, March 31, 2024
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park Tamarac
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, April 1, 2024
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Palmetto Bay Library
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Landmark Theatre at Merrick Park, Coral Gables
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Wolfsonian-FIU
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
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12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park, Miami-Dade
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
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