Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida

If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in South Florida without spending a lot of money, we’ve got some tips for you about the best things to do in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties this week. We’ve got the scoop on lots of free and cheap ways to have fun in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and all of South Florida.

Some events and deals may require prior registration, so plan early.

We add information regularly, and you can always find a complete list on our Calendar page. We also have updated lists of free concerts this week, free and cheap movies in South Florida and free and cheap things to do with kids.

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Here's our list of the top free events, discounts and deals this week in South Florida. Have an excellent week!

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Here are free and cheap things to do in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week:

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Weston Regional Park offers playground, volleyball & other amenities - Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include: shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle… Read more »
GreenMarket: Food, vendors & entertainment, Saturdays through May - The seasonal GreenMarket that hosts more than 150 vendors on the West Palm Beach downtown waterfront takes place on Saturdays, from Oct. 3, 2026, through May, 2027, from 8:30 a.m.… Read more »
Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a nature oasis in the city - Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty.… Read more »
Free: Beach Bonfire with music & night market, Lake Worth, Nov. 6-Feb. 5 - Lake Worth Beach's free oceanside event will continue monthly Nov. 6, 2026, through Feb. 5, 2027, with entertainment and night market now that the dry season is over. Bonfire &… Read more »
Admission is always free at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center - If you're on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in… Read more »
Entry to Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach is always free - The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old… Read more »
Night Market in Boca Raton, Nov. 5 & Dec. 10 - Night Market at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton hosts monthly outings with local artists, artisans, vendors and plentiful food options; prices vary. Night Market When: Thursday, Nov. 5, Dec. 10,… Read more »
Free admission to visit with Mia & friends at Manatee Lagoon - If you haven't been to Manatee Lagoon in a while, it's time for a family visit. Exhibits include three life-sized manatee statues, a seagrass exhibit and a Florida mangroves exhibit.… Read more »
Free Bike Valet through May, downtown West Palm Beach Saturday mornings - The City of West Palm Beach is once again offering an essential service for downtown visitors who prefer two wheels to four and never need to worry about where to… Read more »
Free: First Friday Art Walk & anytime Art Trail, Delray Beach - Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular self-guided First Friday Art Walk, and the "any time" Art Trail. Both offer public art displays, murals, installations… Read more »