Clicky Skip to Content

You can enjoy festive holiday tunes played on tubas and euphoniums at three Tuba Christmas concerts in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Tuba and euphonium players are invited to participate in all three events. Registration for performers is $15. Admission is free for spectators. Florida Atlantic University’s Tuba Christmas free concert is at 5 p.m. …

Read More about Free Tuba Christmas concerts in Jupiter, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

Read More about Free photo with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel Daily, from Nov. 28, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., …

Read More about Deering Estate: Enjoy vintage holiday decor in South Dade

The Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band will perform several seasonal concerts in 2025-26 at various venues. Tickets are $10 at the door; children under 12 get in free. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 235 SW 6th Ave. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at 3 p.m., Coral Lakes Theater, 12751 El Clair Ranch …

Read More about $10 concerts, Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band, Oct. 12

Jungle Island’s Luminosa attraction will be open November 14, 2025, through March 7, 2026/ Luminosa includes giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary Latin culture. Luminosa takes guests on a journey through 13 acres, using light to explore mythical kingdoms. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday …

Read More about Jungle Island Luminosa

For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi  holiday lights tours in 2025 are in December and January with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated waterfront …

Read More about Water Taxi Holiday Lights Tours in Fort Lauderdale offer discount opportunity

The wacky 42nd King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway.  …

Read More about Free, wacky King Mango Strut Parade in Coconut Grove

Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter. In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we …

Read More about Where to see holiday lights in South Florida 2025

The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

Read More about Holiday craft show and green fair in Davie

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