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

From Miami to Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, and all the cities in between, we have put together this big list of the best free and cheap entertainment and activities to make the most of your Saturdays and Sundays (and Fridays, too, because, let's face it, Friday marks the unofficial start to the weekend).

Our list of free and cheap things to do this weekend includes free concerts, free movies, things to do with kids, dining deals and discounts on more expensive entertainment. If you know of an event or deal we should include, email us at news@southfloridaonthecheap.com.

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We continuously update this post to bring you the latest information on free and cheap things to do in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, whether you want to be indoors or outdoors, seeing free concerts with friends and wandering parks and beaches solo, so be sure to keep checking back.

Before you head out, check Facebook pages or with event organizers to make sure your event is still on. Sometimes events are cancelled at the last minute, especially if the weather is bad.

Whatever you choose, here's hoping you get to unwind from the long work week and have fun. Have a good weekend, South Florida!

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

Always free

These are things you can do and places you can visit that are always free.

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 »
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 »
'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 »
GreenMarket: Food, vendors & entertainment, Saturdays Oct.-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 22, 2027, from 8:30… Read more »
Pirates exhibit & other displays & events in Plantation, with free entry - Vintage fire truck. History of pirates display. In addition to a variety of exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional entertainment and activities like trivia events. The museum usually is open… Read more »
Free entry & free rides onto Deerfield Island - Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that's accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays,… Read more »
Admission by donation: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter - Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to participate in special activities. Daily admission is by donation (no set amount) to help sustain the facility and support animal conservation.… Read more »
Free outdoor art displays & events at Village Art Plaza in Sunrise - Sunrise Parks & recreation department offers an outdoor event space at Village Art Plaza that is packed with sculptures and other vibrant outdoor art displays. Entry is free. Parking is… 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 »
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 »