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!
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World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …
St. Patrick’s Day on is an occasion for parades and festivals, including in Fort Lauderdale. Pull out your favorite emerald apparel and delight in the festive vibe. St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Fort Lauderdale in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and entry is free. Parade The parade is …
Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …
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, February …
Free festivities in Hollywood for St. Patrick’s Day include a festival and lively parade with floats and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band. St. Patricks Day Parade is on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Festivities in 2026 are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, with a parade at 1 …
The Northwood Art & Music Warehouse is a creative cooperative that supports local artists and musicians and is also a cool place to hang out and enjoy the vibe. Prices vary per performer. Joi James, soul singer, songwriter, musician When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Northwood Art & Music Warehouse, …
This looks like a fun family film and if you act soon, you can grab a free pass to see it before it hits theaters nationwide. The Pout-Pout Fish Advance screening When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. Where: CMX Dolphin Mall, Miami Free passes: gofobo.com/PoutPoutSoFloCheap *Remember to arrive early! Seating is first-come, first- …
The Palm Beach Reggae Music & Arts Festival in Delray Beach is in March, but if you act soon, you can save $10 on admission. Buy tickets now for $25 instead of $35; deal ends Feb. 28, 2026. Palm Beach Reggae Music & Arts Festival When: Friday-Saturday-Sunday, March 20-22, 2026 Where: Old School Square Amphitheater, …
Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free. The event is in association with Black History …
Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: February 27: Southern Blood (Orange Blossom Festival kickoff) March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker Punch May 8: …




















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