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Free events at CityPlace Doral

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. And here are some special events coming up: Saturday, March 14 from 2-5 p.m.: Bunny Trail Easter Bash with Easter egg trail, arts & crafts, games, activities and photos with the Easter Bunny. …

Free ‘New Music Miami Festival’ concerts 2026

The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and …

Food Trucks Tuesdays offer good fare, music at Haulover Park

Family fun doesn’t always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving different cuisines. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and …

Free stargazing in the park in Miami-Dade

The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

Spring forward with free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme on March 8

Wake up, doughnut lovers! If you’re losing an hour, you might as well gain a dozen — thanks to Krispy Kreme. When Daylight Saving Time steals an hour of sleep this weekend, the popular doughnut shop is ready with a sweet pick-me-up on March 9, 2026. Image: Krispy Kreme It’s the sweetest way to power …

Baskin-Robbins goes bananas with $6 banana split special in March

This March, Baskin-Robbins is going bananas! The popular ice cream shop is the go-to place for banana lovers in March, thanks to its new flavor of the month – Banana Dulce de Leche – and weekly banana split special.  The new flavor is a gooey combination of banana custard and brown butter ice cream with …

Free Street Stages: Dancing in the streets of Miami

Street Stages Miami

Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through March 21 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami. Here’s the schedule: Friday, March …

Free ‘Carnaval on the Mile’ in Coral Gables

This year’s edition the 27th annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. The event is once again presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Located on the famous Miracle Mile, …

Groove to live bands in Weston

Rock out in Weston. The town offers occasional WestonNights free events with live bands at Weston Regional Park. If you want a snack, food trucks are usually at the events. Events in 2026  7 p.m. Saturday, February 7  Mantrap pop, Latin, funk  7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Coyote Wild    Feel free to provide your …

Free recycled exterior paint for eligible Broward residents

Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents in towns participating in the program Residents can request free outdoor paint if they reside in one of the municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the public works department …

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