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What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
Come enjoy a family-friendly event in honor of Jewish American Heritage at North Miami Beach City Hall on Saturday, May 24 from 1-5 p.m. Click on the QR code in the flyer below or click here to reserve a spot. There you can bring the kids to watch the animated film “The Prince of Egypt,” …
Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward that includes free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount opportunities are offered. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for age 2 and younger. …
Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Discount Discounted $25 full day fares, a saving of $13 from the regular fare, are offered May 23, May 24 and May 25 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about Water Taxi and …
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 BookFest for youngsters and families in Plantation The kids and family BookFest event in 2026 …
Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals! Many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, while others are available to all. Some of the deals aren’t specifically for …
The Miami Film Festival’s Cuban Cinema Series returns to the Koubek Center, 2705 SW 27th Ave., Little Havana with a free screening of the documentary “Naranjo,” on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Click here to RSVP for a free ticket. This documentary by filmmaker Jorge A. Soliño spotlights the life of self-taught painter Orlando …
Memorial Day weekend celebrations will feature live music performances on the Lawn at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, from Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2026. Memorial Day Weekend Music Friday, May 22 6 to 10 p.m.: Mikayla Smith, with Pop, Soul, & Contemporary Covers Saturday, May 23 1 to 4 p.m. features: …
If you prefer to skip the crowded beaches but want to do something other than a traditional poolside barbecue on Memorial Day weekend, here’s something to consider and admission is free all four days. Visit the Amazing Art Expo from Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. Hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., …
The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …
La Zarzuela Inc. is hosting a couple of Zarzuela Delights performances in May at two venues in Miami-Dade celebrating the traditional Spanish performance art that incorporates music, dance and theater. The performances are happening on two consecutive Saturdays, May 23 at 8 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. and May 30 at …
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