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.

'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 »
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 »
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 »