New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Free and cheap things to do in South Florida 2025

From extravagant holiday bashes to intimate gatherings, New Year's Eve can take many twists and turns. While it is known to be on the pricier side, it is possible to celebrate on the cheap. Here are some free and cheap ways to spend New Year's Eve.

Many of the holiday lights displays and light shows are still open for New Year's Eve and New Year's weekend. There also are fireworks shows, free concerts and family-friend celebrations throughout the weekend.

Here are the free and cheap New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, plus a few splurges:

Please return to this feature to read about other events as they're added. Happy New Year!

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