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Free outdoor films in Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is featuring Movies in the Park at public parks. Entry and popcorn are free. Movies in 2026 include:  7 p.m. January 9. “The Goonies,” recreational facilities at 445 SW Second Street, Deerfield Beach. Feel free to bring blankets or portable seats. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook …

Free Art Deco Weekend on Miami Beach

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, …

Heritage Fest 2026: Pan-African Celebration at the Arsht Center

The Heritage Fest 2026: Pan-African Celebration, is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Celebrating Pan-African artists in the community, the event celebrates the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music and cultural movements. The day will …

Double Smashburger for $5.99 at Miami Grill through January

Great news! As smash burgers continue to grow in popularity across restaurant menus and social media, Miami Grill is adding its own take to the trend with a limited-time Double Smash Burger available throughout January. The South Florida-based fast-casual chain is offering the burger for $5.99. It includes two smash-style patties, melted cheese, pickles, ketchup, …

Free with RSVP: 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival concerts

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. …

Free Music Under the Stars in Pompano Beach

The City of Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment outdoors at different venues. Music Under the Stars  Music Under The Stars events are the second Fridays of the month, except in June, July and August. Bands perform on the Great Lawn, at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Live events, when offered, usually …

Free live music on Ocean Drive

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

Free Family Fun Festival at Frost Science Museum

The Knight Plaza outdoor campus at downtown Miami’s Frost Science Museum will come alive on Saturday, Jan. 31 for the free Family Fun Festival happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set among the lovely trees and bright garden like area of the museum, families are invited to come and enjoy the wonders of science …

Free ‘Second Saturday’ family day at Perez Art Museum Miami

The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

Free Downtown Delray Beach Festival of Arts, Jan. 10-11

The annual Downtown Delray Festival of the Arts When: Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 10-11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 104 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach Admission: Free of charge This is an annual juried art festival that includes original arts and fine crafts from over 100 exhibitors. Event offers an extensive display of sculptures, …

Free screening of Sony Classics ‘THE CHORAL’ at AMC Aventura, Jan. 14

This new film from Sony Pictures Classic is directed by Nicholas Hytner and stars Ralph Fiennes. It is rated-R and it takes place in 1916, as war rages on the Western Front. THE CHORAL When: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura 24, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Tickets are free and seating is on …

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