Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Here's our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
All Miami-Dade
Monthly moonlight concert series at The Barnacle
The Barnacle Historic State Park's Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is...
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....
Free events at Miami Beach Bandshell
The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city's busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach...
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens discounts and events
Have you always wanted to visit Miami's historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the...
Free live music on Ocean Drive
The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach...
Free Kite Days Festival at Haulover Park
The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 2026, at Haulover Park,...
Free screening of new 'Street Fighter' film in Miami, Oct. 14
Before there were superheroes, there were legends — and the ultimate battle is about to begin. Get your free pass for an advance screening of this new edition of the...
Dave’s Hot Chicken gives away free chicken sliders for one day only, Oct. 13
Any giveaway involving free food is already a reason to celebrate for bargain hunters! And Dave’s Hot Chicken is hosting its fourth annual FREE Slider Day on Oct. 13, 2026....
Best free & cheap things to do this weekend in South Florida
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!
Fantasy Theatre Factory 'Little Monster Tales'
Halloween is all about ghosts, goblins and frights but Fantasy Theatre Factory turns the scary night into a fun, belly full of laughs, educational and interactive affair with their Little...
Free Halloween Spooky Symphony concert for the whole family in Miami
The Alhambra Orchestra is planning two shows this year for its annual Spooky Symphony Halloween concert. The kid-friendly concerts will be at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct....
Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl
Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. The next one is October 15. The event, from 6-9 p.m.,...
Free iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Kick-Off Party
Tony Succar's Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson, is headlining the iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina Kick-off Party at Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District on Thursday, Oct. 15,...
Free and cheap kids' Halloween events in Miami 2026
Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we're talking about Halloween! Halloween is on a Saturday night this year, but there are still events...
Free Family Garden Day at Pinecrest Gardens
Spend the day exploring Pinecrest Gardens during their Family Garden Day: Arts for Wellness on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free during this event,...
$5 Zun Zun Children’s Festival at Miami Beach Bandshell
The annual Zun Zun Children's Festival hosted by the arts and music organization FUNDarte is taking place at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2-5 p.m....
Handy free resource: Homework help from local libraries online & in branches
If you'd like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often...
Free outdoor New World Symphony concerts 2026-2027
Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you'll be...
Free Backyard Bash kicks off season at Moss Center in Cutler Bay
This year's Backyard Bash at The Moss Center features performances by The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin and the group Third World. Event starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday,...
U.S. Marine Band free concert tour comes to Miami and West Palm Beach
The United States Marine Band is currently on tour in Florida and will perform an eclectic program, ranging from traditional band repertoire, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, patriotic favorites...
Popeyes’ popular $5 Faves value menu returns with three options
Popeyes is extending its special deals with lots of value for diners on a budget. The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken...
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Miami-Dade
Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year marks Hispanic Heritage Month and with Miami-Dade's population primarily of Hispanic decent, this month-long homage means there are plenty of HHM-themed events around....
Free events at The Underline in Brickell
Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It's a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake...
Get in Gear free monthly bike ride in North Miami
Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami's monthly Get in Gear event. The free rides take place once...
Shake Shack extends Shack Sundays with 4 free items a week through December
Game on! Football fans have a big deal to tackle their hunger on Sundays this season. Shake Shack is making watching your favorite football team hit the field a little...
Regal Cinemas hosts ’31 Screams on Screen’ series with $7.99 tickets every day in October
Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on...
Free art and jazz night at The ARC in Opa-locka
In the heart of Opa-locka sits The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center), a community center and cultural facility with large indoor gallery spaces and an outdoor courtyard, a neighborhood gathering...
SoundScape Cinema Series: Free outdoor movies in Miami Beach
Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies - all in one! The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the...
Miami Design District offers free guided art tours
Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture? Tours are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the...
Oktoberfest Miami deal for advance purchase
Oktoberfest Miami returns in October, bringing German culture, food and beer to Miami-Dade, courtesy of the presented by the German American Social Club. The event includes food and drinks, traditional...
Free concerts at ZeyZey Miami in Little Haiti
Miami has another hopping live music venue and it's called ZeyZey Miami, located in Little Haiti, an open-air, family-friendly space where live music is the vibe several times a week....
Where to find South Florida Oktoberfest festivities 2026
'Tis the season to start thinking about the annual tradition of combining October and beer celebrations. We've been hard at work scouring the area for 2026 Oktoberfest events in Miami-Dade,...
Fall and harvest festivals in South Florida 2026
Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull...
Pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Miami-Dade 2026
In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as "pumpkin patches" in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you're whipping up a pie, decorating...
$5 tickets to The Wonder Show! at GableStage
GableStage Theatre Company has a longstanding reputation in South Florida theater as a group that takes chances by presenting thought-provoking productions, is stepping into new territory with a new Family...
Art Walks around Miami-Dade County
Murals, public art and sculptures and galleries, they all beckon the lover of an art walk and the choices for monthly ones reach about every corner of Miami-Dade. Here are...
Miami Spice Months extended through Oct. 31, 2026
Foodies, if you love a good gourmet meal on a budget, then Miami Spice Restaurant Months is for you. The popular annual event celebrating its 25th Anniversary, has been extended...
Gold Coast Railroad Museum free first Saturday
All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The event...
Free with RSVP: Florida Grand Opera SongFests in Broward, Miami
Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest Recital Series this fall, to introduce listeners to the company's artists. Tickets are free with RSVP. The concerts will be...
Free food distributions, free diaper distributions & other resources
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...
Deering Estate: Enjoy vintage holiday decor in South Dade
Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out...
