Clicky Skip to Content

Delight in the rhythms of live bands and DJs at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 19 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Levi Knowles  DeWayne Terry DJ Lil Bear …

Read More about Free Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach

Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest  in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 7, and entry is free. The Derek Mack Band provides the entertainment and food trucks offer snacks and drinks for purchase.  The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. …

Read More about Free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Free rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. The event includes: Keith as Kenny, a Kenny Chesney tribute band business expo vendors, including …

Read More about Butterfly Festival offers free rides & live bands in north Broward

Tri-Rail Fun Day outdoors at the train station in Dania Beach features activities and live entertainment. Tri-Rail Fun Day in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. It’s at the station west of Interstate 95 off Griffin Road, at 500 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach 33004. The event …

Read More about Free Tri-Rail Fun Day in Dania Beach with games, entertainment & food trucks

Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment. Here’s a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2025: Food Trucks, Lakeside Market & Free Concerts, Wellington From Thursday, Jan. 2, …

Read More about Things to do in January in Palm Beach County

Savor The Sounds night is a monthly concert series in Pembroke Pines that includes free live music, food trucks and an artist painting live. This is one of many of South Florida’s food truck events. Events in 2025 include: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26 featuring Joey Calderaio and live painting artist Gabriela …

Read More about Free Savor The Sounds in Pembroke Pines with entertainment & art

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King  holiday. The federal holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2025 in Broward include …

Read More about MLK holiday festivals, parades & live music in Broward

Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Sunday January 19, and entry is free. Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and …

Read More about Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival offers Picnic in the Park with free entry

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 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

Read More about Rhythm by the River Black Voices festival in Fort Lauderdale includes performances, games & free entry

Inflatables, DJ entertainment and food vendors are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January …

Read More about Free entry for Weston Safety Expo with entertainment & police vehicles on display

Living on the CheapSouth Florida 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