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Save up to 60% on Memorial Day (or any time) lodgings

As you make travel plans, especially if you’re planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Right now Whimstay is offering BIG savings on Memorial Day Weekend travel. If you thought it was too late to book a vacation rental, good news! It’s not too late, and you’ll be rewarded for your …

Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

Free Coral Gables Family Literary Festival

Spend the afternoon under the canopy of trees at the War Memorial Youth Center in Coral Gables during the Fifth Annual Gables Family Literary Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Scholastic book fair’s mission is to promote summer reading and the literary arts in general for all ages and …

Free OYE Choral Festival at Miami Beach Community Church

The Miami Children’s Chorus is hosting South Florida’s first summer youth choral festival on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church. Admission is free.  Ensembles from the Miami Children’s Chorus will be joined by the visiting Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s Intermezzo Ensemble. The groups feature elementary, middle and …

Free weekly concerts in Wellington in May include Lakeside Market

If you’re looking for a way to kick off your weekend in Palm Beach County, this weekly Food Truck and Music Series at the Wellington Amphitheater has you covered. Wellington events calendar Download the complete events calendar for shows and festivities at the ampitheater HERE. Food Truck & Music, plus Lakeside Market Free Food Truck …

Free and cheap Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami

Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Their post-finale show is a Summer multimedia family concert themed “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. …

Memorial Day events & deals in Miami-Dade 2026

Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Coral …

Pick up free trees at distribution in Broward

If you’re interested in sprucing up your landscaping, an organization is offering free trees at an event in Broward.  The free trees are open to anyone, regardless of where they reside, while supplies last. There will be 150 trees available. The event is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th …

Groove N Grub event in Coconut Creek features a live band & food vendors

Treat yourself to live entertainment outdoors.  Groove N Grub events in 2026 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 16 with reggae music and entry is free. The featured band is Jah Steve and the Counteract Crew.  The event is at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek. Bring your own seats and …

Deering Estate admission deal for Memorial Day

The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for Memorial Day Weekend, which is May 23-25, 2026. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …

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