Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Free Tunes ‘n Trucks in Broward
Fresh air. Live music. Food trucks. Pack a blanket. Entry for Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise is free. Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks. Live music is at 7 p.m. and …
New World Symphony Fellows Blue Concerts are ‘Pay What You Wish’
If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …
Free daytime entry through March at Winter Equestrian Festival, Wellington
If you’re a fan of watching champion equines compete in jumping and dressage events, then this is the time to visit Wellington and see live events for free! For the 2026 season at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival, spectators get free general admission Wednesday through Sunday during the main winter season (January-March) during daytime events. …
Free live bands oceanside at Hollywood bandshell
The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …
Discount tickets to South Florida Fair before it opens Jan. 16
Here’s a deal: Buy advance discount tickets to the South Florida Fair opening day Jan. 16, 2026, and use the same ticket again on another day. The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida …
Enhance Your Sundays with Chamber Music at New World Symphony
Whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or want to try something new, New World Symphony invites you to enjoy six unforgettable Sunday afternoons of world-class chamber music in Miami Beach. Critically acclaimed soloists join New World Symphony’s talented young artists for powerful performances in the one-of-a-kind, Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. Chamber music showcases the unique …
South Florida Folk Festival Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Davie
The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …
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 …
Free entry to Boca Fest at Town Center, Jan. 17-18
BocaFest will be back to Town Center at Boca Raton and for 2026, it promises to be bigger and better, with everything from paint on canvas, to photography, 3D media, sculpture, jewelry, and other unique artisan crafts. Entry is free. 38th annual Boca Fest at Town Center When: Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 17-18, 2026, from …
Free movie screening of ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ Aventura, Jan. 12
Here’s an advance screening of the new horror film from Sony Pictures Entertainment – “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Complimentary passes are available for this adrenaline-fueled film on a first-come, first-served basis. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (rated-R) When: Monday, Jan. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura …
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