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What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!

The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win desirable prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 18, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

  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, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you’re a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children 12 and younger also can attend free. The Nova Singers will perform favorite songs of the group’s last 50 years in a concert series called …

The Broward Women’s Chorus will perform its spring concert in two locations in April, in Boca Raton and in Fort Lauderdale. The concert is called “Imagine,” and will include favorite Broadway music, pop songs and standards showcasing hopes, dreams and the joy of making music. Under the direction of Sylvia Rose Aycock, the chorus will …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at Pastorius …

Score! Chipotle is celebrating the sport of hockey with a big deal for hungry fans.  Gear up and show your team spirit for a complimentary entrée at the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Photo: Chipotle Wear your favorite team’s hockey jersey (or any jersey) on April 20, 2026 and score a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée at participating Chipotle …

This National Pretzel Day offer is totally twisted…and in the best way possible for bargain hunters. There’s no better way to celebrate the “salty holiday” than at one of the most popular pretzel shops in the U.S. — Wetzel’s Pretzels. Photo: Wetzel’s Pretzels In honor of National Pretzel Day, Wetzel’s Pretzels is celebrating its annual …

Shake up your taste buds with Korean flavors! Shake Shack is expanding its popular menu with the introduction of a new limited-time Korean Style line-up. The special menu includes a burger, chicken sandwich, fries and shake. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy two of the new menu items at a big discount. Photo: …

LitLive in Fort Lauderdale offers panel discussions with authors  representing different genres of books, book sales and book signings. LitLive in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, and entry is free.  Location: Broward Main Library Auditorium, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort LauderdaleTime: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Cost: Free. Parking is usually about $3 an hour.  …