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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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Friday, March 29, 2024

Kids read to dogs during 'Furry Tales' at Miami libraries

FREE | Miami-Dade Public Library System

Springfest, Delray Beach

FREE | Miller Park, Delray Beach

Free admission, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Guided nature hike, Jupiter

9:00 am | FREE | Riverbend Park, Jupiter

RSVP for: Egg hunt, music, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors and bunny photos, WPB

10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | 2 Little Chicks Coop, West Palm Beach

Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feeding, daily, Boca Raton

12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton

Shark & Stingray Feedings, Delray Beach

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach

Free Lego build project for kids at Ikea in Sunrise

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Ikea in Sunrise

Loggerhead Marinelife Center: Fish Feeding Talks

1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Public Walking Tour, Manatee Lagoon, WPB

2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach

Animal Feeding: Aquatic Turtles, Boynton Beach

2:15 pm | FREE | Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, Boynton Beach

Animal feedings at nature center, WPB

3:30 pm | FREE | Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach

Food trucks in Tamarac

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tamarac community center

Food truck gathering

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park, South Miami

Art After Dark: Live performances, tours, workshops, Fridays at The Norton, WPB

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Smorgasburg Miami weekly street fair with music

5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Free live music series at The Square, WPB

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Jai-Alai, spring season, Miami

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Magic City Fronton, Miami

Soca Step Dance Aerobics in Sunrise

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Sunrise city park

Silver Wings Band in Hollywood

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Boulevard Heights community center

Jam on percussion for free

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Jazz at MOCA, North Miami

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free outdoor films in Hollywood

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark

Free Live Music

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables

December 2018

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Santa's party & Santa rolls in on a Fire Truck 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Santa's party & Santa rolls in on a Fire Truck

Saturday, December 1, 2018

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

When he's not in the North Pole, Santa is often zipping about in South Florida. He's waving to fans & posing for snapshots. Sometimes he's in a vintage fire truck. Sometimes he's on the New ... Read More »

Free events at Festival Marketplace 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Free events at Festival Marketplace

Saturday, December 1, 2018

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Events, including an auto show, are offered occasionally at a unique shopping venue in Pompano Beach. Festival Marketplace, at 2900 W. Sample Road, is a bit like a bazaar. It features about 250 vendors, which are ... Read More »

Light Up Carter Park 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Light Up Carter Park

Saturday, December 1, 2018

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Santa is out and about for free holiday festivities and entertainment in South Florida. Many holiday lighting events are free, and include entertainment, and other activities. Festivities include December 7 Light Up Sistrunk 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie

Weekly on Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Galaxy Skateway Davie

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $9 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $9 deal is offered 6 p.m. to  8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Holiday lighting & holiday concert in Miramar 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Holiday lighting & holiday concert in Miramar

Friday, December 7, 2018

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Santa is out and about for free holiday festivities and entertainment in South Florida. Many holiday lighting events are free, and include entertainment, and other activities. Festivities include December 7 Light Up Sistrunk 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December ... Read More »

Holiday Lighting Festivities in Hallandale Beach 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Holiday Lighting Festivities in Hallandale Beach

Friday, December 7, 2018

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Santa is out and about for free holiday festivities and entertainment in South Florida. Many holiday lighting events are free, and include entertainment, and other activities. Festivities include December 7 Light Up Sistrunk 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

$5 off Uber & Lyft for trips to Wilton Manors 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

$5 off Uber & Lyft for trips to Wilton Manors

Saturday, December 8, 2018

5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Nab a $5 discount for Uber or Lyft. The deal is available for folks traveling into Wilton Manors 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, when parking is tight. The discounts also may be offered for select ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie

Weekly on Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Galaxy Skateway Davie

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $9 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $9 deal is offered 6 p.m. to  8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity

Friday, December 14, 2018

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Miami Shores Presbyterian Church

The annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church will be on display for from 6:30-8:30 pm, Dec. 14 and 15. The event is free. The scene portrays the Christmas story on the corner lot in ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity

Saturday, December 15, 2018

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Miami Shores Presbyterian Church

The annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church will be on display for from 6:30-8:30 pm, Dec. 14 and 15. The event is free. The scene portrays the Christmas story on the corner lot in ... Read More »

Brunch with Santa at Festival Marketplace 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Brunch with Santa at Festival Marketplace

Sunday, December 16, 2018

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Events, including an auto show, are offered occasionally at a unique shopping venue in Pompano Beach. Festival Marketplace, at 2900 W. Sample Road, is a bit like a bazaar. It features about 250 vendors, which are ... Read More »

Free entry to Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Free entry to Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

Sunday, December 16, 2018

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Hollywood Art & Culture Center

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. In addition to art exhibits on display, Free Arts! Family Day often includes family-friendly activities. Regular ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie

Weekly on Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Galaxy Skateway Davie

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $9 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $9 deal is offered 6 p.m. to  8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

$9 deal for roller skating in Davie

Weekly on Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Galaxy Skateway Davie

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $9 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $9 deal is offered 6 p.m. to  8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

Weekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Hollywood beach bandshell

  The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach ... Read More »

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