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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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 »
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 »
'Love' murals decorate buildings & walls in Broward - Vibrant public art pieces are drawing attention on an array of buildings and structures in Broward. Each features its own design with a shared theme focusing on unity and respect. … Read more »
Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry - Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town… Read more »
Touring vintage Miami's historic buildings - Despite Miami-Dade County's modernization, historic buildings can still be found throughout the region. Look closely and these buildings have stories to tell. Map out your route and take a drive… Read more »
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 »
Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward - The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. It's a fun and frugal idea for a date, a family… Read more »
40-plus always free things to do in South Florida - Life is South Florida keeps getting more expensive. We try to help you with that by sharing information about free and cheap things to do. We also found 40-plus places… Read more »
Painted fish pop at public places in Pompano - For a playful spin on public art displays, Pompano features a plethora of vibrant fish sculptures. Painted Pompano is a public art project that offers a variety of fish sculptures… Read more »