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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!
Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …
The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is being celebrated at the 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 9-11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial.” Hours are: Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11, …
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Holiday events include shows, DIY projects and photo ops. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2025 Soulful holiday music Hued Songs is the …
Load up the youngsters. A free drive-in movie is featured in North Broward. Drive-in films in 2025 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13: “Elf” with trackless train rides at 6 p.m. and photo op The venue is the Butterfly parking lot at 5280 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek 33063, east of the casino. Sign up …
Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries. Many branch libraries offer free parking. Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2025 at libraries include Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday shows and activities are at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Soulful Christmas events feature …
Put your dancing shoes on because the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is going to jazz things up from January 8-11, 2026 and will feature several free concerts during the four day event. The concerts will take place at several locations throughout South Beach. Here are the free concerts, for which RSVP is required. …
Scurry on down to Lantana Town Hall for a special holiday outing to celebrate Winterfest 2025. Event features Christmas tree and menorah lighting, photos with Santa, and gifts for children. Families can also enjoy face painting, a balloon twister, vendor giveaways, and food trucks. Winterfest in Lantana When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 6 to …
The City of Greenacres is turning 100 years old in 2026 and is inviting the public to take part in the festivities at these special Holiday in the Park events. A tree lighting ceremony, along with family activities will be on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by a Saturday drone show with …
Holiday elves will be delivering 32 tons of real snow, providing a winter wonderland with play areas, bounce houses, holiday characters like Santa, Anna & Elsa. Plus, there will be special music, and a festive Winter Village that will transform The Town of Jupiter into a wonderland to the delight of all. There’s Snow Place Like …
Sailfish Marina has partnered with an impressive lineup of sponsors and the City of West Palm Beach to host its first-ever holiday boat parade. Event will help support the Little Smiles annual Holiday Toy Drive by asking spectators to donate unwrapped toys for those in need. Boat Parade of the Palm Beaches When: Saturday, Dec. …
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