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Free and Cheap Events in South Florida

Looking for something to do around Miami and South Florida? You can use our event calendar to find free things to do in Miami, free things to do in Broward and free things to do in Palm Beach County.

You can also find discounts on more expensive events in our calendar. Here's a list of free and cheap events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Click each title to see more information about the event or deal.

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Below the "Free and Cheap" calendar is a day-by-day calendar of events in all price ranges.

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February 2026

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South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival

Sunday, February 1, 2026

11:00 am to 9:00 pm @ Bergeron Rodeo

The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The ... Read More »

South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach All Day

South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach

Friday, January 16, 2026

All Day @ South Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Center, WPB

The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more.What: South Florida Fair When: Jan. 16 through Feb. ... Read More »

Greek Festival, Boca Raton

Greek Festival, Boca Raton

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church, Boca Raton

The Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Festival will not only feature authentic food, church tours, carnival rides, family activities and music, but also costumed dancers from age 3 to adults. Opa! Greek Festival with food and fun When: ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free screening of Relationship Goals, South Miami 7:00 pm

Free screening of Relationship Goals, South Miami

Monday, February 2, 2026

7:00 pm @ AMC Sunset Place

Here's a chance to see a free advance screening of a new movie: Amazon MGM Studios is releasing a new upcoming romantic comedy film, "Relationship Goals," starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith. When: Monday, Feb. ... Read More »

Pay What You Wish concert, New World Symphony Fellows 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Pay What You Wish concert, New World Symphony Fellows

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ New World Center, Miami Beach

If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami ... Read More »

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale

Weekly on Wednesday

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band.  Noon Tunes events in 2026 are noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music at Ward Plaza in ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Oakland Park night market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Oakland Park night market

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Pelican Harbor Marina

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Carnivals Around the World 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Carnivals Around the World

Thursday, February 5, 2026

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

As part of the City of North Miami's Centennial Bash honoring their 100th birthday, MOCA Plaza in the heart of the city's downtown will be the site of Carnivals Around the World on Thursday, Feb. ... Read More »

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

Weekly on Thursday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Highland Oaks Park

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

Clematis by Night free concert, WPB 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Clematis by Night free concert, WPB

Weekly on Thursday

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ West Palm Beach Waterfront

You can dance the night away downtown at the biggest waterfront happy hour around at Clematis by Night, every Thursday, at Waterfront Commons, located at 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Best of all, ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, Aventura 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, Aventura

Friday, February 6, 2026

10:00 am to 7:00 pm @ Aventura Mall

The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is touring South Florida and will be making three stops in Miami-Dade County.Fans can expect brand-new treats and limited-edition merchandise, including the following:10th Anniversary-themed merchandise Apparel Collectibles ... Read More »

Live music at Plantation Walk 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Live music at Plantation Walk

Weekly on Friday and Saturday

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Plantation Walk

Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation.Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324.Events usually are free, with free ... Read More »

Little Bahama Foodie & Farmers Market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Little Bahama Foodie & Farmers Market

Weekly on Friday

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ 3616 Day Ave.

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free surf and paddleboard lessons 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Free surf and paddleboard lessons

Weekly on Saturday

7:00 am to 9:00 am @ Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting.The number of participants is limited, and registrants ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Black Excellence Parade & Festival in Lauderdale Lakes 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Black Excellence Parade & Festival in Lauderdale Lakes

Saturday, February 7, 2026

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History.Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events ... Read More »

Free entry to museums with bank card All Day

Free entry to museums with bank card

Every 1 months on the 2nd Sunday

All Day @ South Florida Museums

Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program.Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Pinecrest Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pinecrest Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Pinecrest Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free concert by organist Dr. 7:30 pm

Free concert by organist Dr.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

7:30 pm @ First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables

A gospel choir, a patriotic concert saluting veterans, a concert pianist and concert organist make up the performances at the Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series, a free four-concert series at First United Methodist Church of ... Read More »

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale

Weekly on Wednesday

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band.  Noon Tunes events in 2026 are noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music at Ward Plaza in ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Oakland Park night market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Oakland Park night market

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Pelican Harbor Marina

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Free Valentine photo shoots at library in Pembroke Pines, registration requested 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Free Valentine photo shoots at library in Pembroke Pines, registration requested

Thursday, February 12, 2026

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm @ South Regional Library

For your Valentine pix, Broward libraries in Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale offer indoor photo opportunities with fancy backdrops. For a DIY shoot, an outdoor sculpture in Dania Beach offers a sweetheart vibe. The photo ops ... Read More »

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

Weekly on Thursday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Highland Oaks Park

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

McBride Plaza Free Concert Series, Coral Gables 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

McBride Plaza Free Concert Series, Coral Gables

Every 2 weeks on Thursday

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ McBride Plaza, Coral Gables

As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that's what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Saint Catherine Greek Festival in West Palm Beach 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saint Catherine Greek Festival in West Palm Beach

Daily

11:00 am to 10:00 pm @ St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, West Palm

Opa! If you're a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you're in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Dancing by the Sea 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Dancing by the Sea

Every 1 months on the 2nd Friday

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Anglin Square

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city's downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 ... Read More »

Free New World Symphony WALLCAST Concert 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Free New World Symphony WALLCAST Concert

Saturday, February 14, 2026

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm @ New World Center, Miami Beach

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you'll be immersed in a live symphonic ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free surf and paddleboard lessons 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Free surf and paddleboard lessons

Weekly on Saturday

7:00 am to 9:00 am @ Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting.The number of participants is limited, and registrants ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

New World Symphony Chamber Concert: Serenading the Tempest 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

New World Symphony Chamber Concert: Serenading the Tempest

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ New World Center, Miami Beach

Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach. Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Pinecrest Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pinecrest Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Pinecrest Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Coconut Grove Arts Festival 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Monday, February 16, 2026

10:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Coconut Grove

President's Day weekend in Miami means a long weekend of course but also, the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The annual festival along Coconut Grove’s waterfront is a Presidents Day weekend staple, set for Feb. ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Weekly on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Hollywood ArtsPark

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Delevoe Park

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Fat Tuesday party in Plantation 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Fat Tuesday party in Plantation

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Plantation Walk

Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation.Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324.Events usually are free, with free ... Read More »

Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dancers at Palm Court 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dancers at Palm Court

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm @ Palm Court in the Miami Design District

Walking through the Miami Design District is always a marvel for the eyes, given the shopping and entertainment district has become a haven for public art that's nestled within the high-end/luxury shopping destination.Aside from the ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Weekly on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Hollywood ArtsPark

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale

Weekly on Wednesday

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band.  Noon Tunes events in 2026 are noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music at Ward Plaza in ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Kids Safety Fair for ages 5-10, Boca Raton 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Kids Safety Fair for ages 5-10, Boca Raton

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

9:00 am to 11:00 am @ North Park Traffic Garden, Boca Raton

Here's a good event to take the kids to, since it's a teacher planning day for Palm Beach County public schools. The City of Boca Raton has organized a free community event offering fun giveaways, ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

St. Ambrose Carnival & Music Festival 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

St. Ambrose Carnival & Music Festival

Thursday, February 19, 2026

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ St. Ambrose Catholic Church

The St. Ambrose Carnival and Music Festival will kick off its 31st year with rides, food and music performances.The event is Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22, in Deerfield Beach.While it costs money for ... Read More »

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

Weekly on Thursday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Highland Oaks Park

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Lunar New Year at The Norton, WPB 11:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lunar New Year at The Norton, WPB

Friday, February 20, 2026

11:00 am to 4:30 pm @ Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

The Norton Museum of Art has something different each week for attendees to the after-hours Friday event. Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment with live performances, film screenings, art workshops, tours, presentations and more. For ... Read More »

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ignite Broward video, light & design exhibitions

Daily

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ MAD Arts

Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free.Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. ... Read More »

West Fest, Royal Palm Beach 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm

West Fest, Royal Palm Beach

Friday, February 20, 2026

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm @ Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach will once again host the annual free, family-friendly West Fest in 2026. West FestWhen: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026 Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. Cost: Free entry; vendor and activity ... Read More »

Free New World Symphony WALLCAST Concert 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Free New World Symphony WALLCAST Concert

Saturday, February 21, 2026

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm @ New World Center, Miami Beach

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you'll be immersed in a live symphonic ... Read More »

Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival All Day

Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026

All Day @ Downtown Lake Worth Beach

More than 600 artists will transform the streets of downtown Lake Worth Beach into a stunning outdoor exhibit that will also feature live entertainment on three stages, plus a food court.Admission is free. Watch as ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free surf and paddleboard lessons 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Free surf and paddleboard lessons

Weekly on Saturday

7:00 am to 9:00 am @ Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting.The number of participants is limited, and registrants ... Read More »

Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival All Day

Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival

Saturday, February 21, 2026

All Day @ Downtown Lake Worth Beach

More than 600 artists will transform the streets of downtown Lake Worth Beach into a stunning outdoor exhibit that will also feature live entertainment on three stages, plus a food court.Admission is free. Watch as ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Pinecrest Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pinecrest Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Pinecrest Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market

Weekly on Sunday

9:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free film, A Book of Freedom 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Free film, A Book of Freedom

Monday, February 23, 2026

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ African American Research Library, Fort Lauderdale

The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is ... Read More »

Free film, Immutable 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Free film, Immutable

Monday, February 23, 2026

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is ... Read More »

Free film, Descent Into the Blue 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm

Free film, Descent Into the Blue

Monday, February 23, 2026

5:15 pm to 7:00 pm @ Savor Cinema

The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is ... Read More »

Free film screening, Mr. Goalie 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Free film screening, Mr. Goalie

Monday, February 23, 2026

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm @ Panthers IcePlex

The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is ... Read More »

Pay What You Wish concert, New World Symphony Fellows 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Pay What You Wish concert, New World Symphony Fellows

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ New World Center, Miami Beach

If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami ... Read More »

RSVP required by 19th Black History event in Dania Beach 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

RSVP required by 19th Black History event in Dania Beach

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Dania Beach City Hall

Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History.Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events ... Read More »

Free film, Descent Into the Blue 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Free film, Descent Into the Blue

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ NSU Alvin Sherman Library

The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is ... Read More »

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale

Weekly on Wednesday

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band.  Noon Tunes events in 2026 are noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music at Ward Plaza in ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Oakland Park night market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Oakland Park night market

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

Weekly on Wednesday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Pelican Harbor Marina

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

Weekly on Thursday

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm @ Highland Oaks Park

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks.Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots ... Read More »

McBride Plaza Free Concert Series, Coral Gables 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

McBride Plaza Free Concert Series, Coral Gables

Every 2 weeks on Thursday

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ McBride Plaza, Coral Gables

As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that's what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at ... Read More »

Black History event in Hollywood 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Black History event in Hollywood

Thursday, February 26, 2026

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ MLK community center Hollywood

Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History.Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events ... Read More »

Open House Miami All Day

Open House Miami

Daily

All Day @ Miami-Dade County

Participating in a global effort to make cities more open and accessible, Miami-Dade is offering Open House Miami 2026 the weekend of Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 1.That weekend you can explore venues and ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

Saint Sophia Greek Festival 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Saint Sophia Greek Festival

Friday, February 27, 2026

11:00 am to 11:00 pm @ St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of ... Read More »

Sounds of the Town concert in the park 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sounds of the Town concert in the park

Friday, February 27, 2026

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Bamford Park in Davie

Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free.Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the ... Read More »

Open House Miami All Day

Open House Miami

Daily

All Day @ Miami-Dade County

Participating in a global effort to make cities more open and accessible, Miami-Dade is offering Open House Miami 2026 the weekend of Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 1.That weekend you can explore venues and ... Read More »

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Weekly on Sunday and Saturday

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The ... Read More »

Free surf and paddleboard lessons 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Free surf and paddleboard lessons

Weekly on Saturday

7:00 am to 9:00 am @ Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The two-hour lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting.The number of participants is limited, and registrants ... Read More »

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington

Weekly on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm @ Wellington Equestrian Centre

If you're a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free!For the 2026 season at Wellington International's Winter ... Read More »

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