Clicky Skip to Content

Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food is offered for purchase. The BBQ dishes represent a variety of styles and flavors from Southern to International fusion, according to organizers. Vendors are asked to provide at …

Read More about Free entry for Riverwalk BBQ Feast in Fort Lauderdale

For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with live entertainment, exhibitors and things to do for kids. The Earth Day festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. For youngsters, the event includes an area with hands-on activities, art projects and rides. Games include an Earth Day scavenger hunt. …

Read More about Free Earth Day Festival in Sunrise

Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

Read More about Free entry for Riverwalk International Food Festival

The Orchid and Garden Festival at Bonnet House in Broward features live entertainment, lectures about plants, and garden art. Orchids and tropical plants are on display and for sale.  The Orchid Festival in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, and tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online. Tropical …

Read More about Orchid & Garden Festival at Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale

Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

Read More about Free ‘Dancing in the Street’ in Oakland Park

For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.”  The event in 2024 is rescheduled for 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Miramar Regional Park. The kite festival includes live entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, …

Read More about Free ‘World’s Greatest Kite Festival’ in Broward

Holi Hai is an ancient celebration to welcome spring and features singing, dancing, and feasting, plus special treats and sweets. It’s a happy, colorful festival where communities come together to share in the power of human connection. All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. What: Holi Hai Celebration a “Festival …

Read More about Free: Holi Hai, Festival of Colors celebration, West Palm

The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest dishes out fries, fritters, and other fare flavored with bacon. Admission is free for this family friendly event: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24, 2024 in Wellington. Limited free parking available on site. The event is at the Village of …

Read More about Free entry for Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest

Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include singer-songwriter Alexander Star West …

Read More about Free Rhythm by the River ‘Black Voices’ festival in Fort Lauderdale

Living on the CheapMiami on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media