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.
You can also view the whole month (click "By Month") or see a specific date (click By Day).
Below the "Free and Cheap" calendar is a day-by-day calendar of events in all price ranges.
You can submit events here. (This page says Broward but our calendar shows events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.). We will add selected free events to this calendar, and all other events at all price ranges will be included on our community calendars.
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We make every effort to make sure that everything on Miami on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Marketplace, Lake Worth | 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cultural Council HQ for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach |
| Clematis by Night free concert, WPB | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront |
| Hallandale Eats restaurant deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Miami Spice restaurant discounts and deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Tax holiday for school supplies, apparel & electronics | All Day | ||
| Dine Out Lauderdale | All Day | $45.00-75.00 | |
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| $2 kids' movies at Paragon Theaters | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $2.00 | Paragon Theaters, multiple locations |
| Seminole flute player & storyteller at library in Pompano | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Pompano Beach Library |
| LAKE WORTH BEACH Summer Marketplace | 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cultural Council HQ for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach |
| Monthly Wynwood Music Series at Panther Coffee: Nick Rod | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Panther Coffee - Wynwood |
| Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park |
| Lincoln Road Art Walk | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach |
| Free Thursdays at PAMM | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
| Jazz Under the Stars at The Foodie Park | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Foodie Park |
| ArLOL Comedy Series | 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Arlo Wynwood |
| Long Play Thursdays in Wynwood at Vinyl Lounge -Sable Miami | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Sable Miami |
Friday, August 21, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Spice restaurant discounts and deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Dine Out Lauderdale | All Day | $45.00-75.00 | |
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Royal Palm Beach Back to School Bash | FREE | Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach | |
| Little Bahama Foodie & Farmers Market | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 3616 Day Ave. |
| Art After Dark: Live music & more at The Norton, WPB | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach |
| Food truck gathering | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park, Westchester |
| Sounds of Little Haiti | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $15.00 | Little Haiti Cultural Center |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 12:00 am | The Betsy Hotel | |
| Free admission to Wolfsonian-FIU | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Wolfsonian-FIU |
| Evening: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Backyard Jams live bands in Pompano Beach | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Old Town Pompano |
| Entertainment at Plantation Walk plaza | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Jamz event in Fort Lauderdale features Ohio Players | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Mills Pond Park |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
Saturday, August 22, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free surf and paddleboard lessons | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | FREE | Island Water Sports |
| Fishing Fun Day, Palm Springs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Sago Palm Park, Palm Springs |
| Rock the Plaza, Boynton Beach | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | One Boynton Plaza |
| Miami Spice restaurant discounts and deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Dine Out Lauderdale | All Day | $45.00-75.00 | |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | All Day | The Betsy Hotel | |
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Farmers markets & vendor fairs | FREE | ||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Free mammograms at North Shore Branch Library | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | North Shore Branch Library |
| Yoga at the Underline | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | The Underline, Miami-Dade |
| Doral's Seasonal Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Doral Central Park |
| Legion Park Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Legion Memorial Park |
| Farmers Market at The Underline | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Underline, Miami-Dade |
| Free Museum of Art admission for county residents, teachers & military | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach |
| Coconut Grove Farmer's Market | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | 3300 Grand Ave. |
| Manatee Tales Story Time, Manatee Lagoon | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach |
| Aventura Farmers Market | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Aventura Mall |
| Merrick House tours | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $3.00-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade |
| Afternoon: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Live Music on the Plaza | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral |
| Evening: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Entertainment at Plantation Walk plaza | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
| Saturday Night Line Dancing and Salsa Night at The Berry Farm | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $15.00-20.00 | The Berry Farm |
| Stargazing in the park, Palmetto Bay | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center |
| Nova Singer Summer Sing | 10:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Christ Lutheran Church |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive Promenade free concerts | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Lummus Park, Miami Beach |
| Miami Spice restaurant discounts and deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Dine Out Lauderdale | All Day | $45.00-75.00 | |
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Farmers markets & vendor fairs | FREE | ||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Pinecrest Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Pinecrest Gardens |
| Vizcaya Village Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
| Lincoln Road Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach |
| Aventura Farmers Market | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Aventura Mall |
| Free Family Sundays at ICA Miami | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami |
| Merrick House tours | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $3.00-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade |
| Afternoon: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Little Bahama Foodie & Farmers Market | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 3616 Day Ave. |
| Live music at Plantation Walk | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
More South Florida Events
The calendar below is information submitted by organizations and businesses. These events may have an admission charge.
These attractions are always free
- 'Love' murals decorate buildings & walls in Broward
- Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry
- Touring vintage Miami's historic buildings
- Weston Regional Park offers playground, volleyball & other amenities
- Free admission to visit with Mia & friends at Manatee Lagoon
- Admission is always free at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
- Entry to Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach is always free
- Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward
- 40-plus always free things to do in South Florida
- Painted fish pop at public places in Pompano
More Calendars and Events
- Miami-Dade Community Calendar
- Broward Community Calendar
- Palm Beach Community Calender
- Music in South Florida Calendar
- South Florida Theater Calendar