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!
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Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Events in 2026 include 7 p.m. February 7 Majesty of Rock ArtsPark offers lawn seating. Bring a blanket or portable seat if you’d like. Parking in Hollywood is usually $1 – $3 an hour. Garage locations are: …
Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February for Black History Month. Plenty of the events are free. There are also Black History Month events in Palm Beach County and Black History Month events in Miami-Dade, …
Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 6, and entry is free. Food trucks offer meals and drinks for purchase. The main performer will be The Jam Band, offering a blend of soul, rhythm and …
For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …
For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …
Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band. Noon Tunes events in 2026 are noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music at Ward Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. The lunch break entertainment is at 420 SE Sixth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Bands include: February 4: Big Harvest …
For weeknight entertainment, live bands perform outdoors in a shopping and dining district in Coral Springs. Live music is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and entry is free. The Walk on Wednesdays is at 2750 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. Entertainment schedule: January 21: LiveFeed January 28 Feburary 4: Beverly Lewis and The Mixx …
Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national and international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …
You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m. Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …
Watching the big game on Super Sunday is always full of action and fun. And Chipotle is bringing extra spice to this year’s game with a special giveaway that will reward FREE entrées to fans watching the championship game closely, especially the commercials. Image: Chipotle Here’s how the giveaway works: During the Super Bowl game …




















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