Clicky Skip to Content

Free Amazing Art Expo event at Hyatt Regency Miami

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., …

Free concert by The Zydeco Experience at the Arsht Center

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 …

Free Zarzuela Delights performances around Miami-Dade

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 …

Water playground at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers discount opportunity

Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts Splash Adventure is inside …

On May 21, high school & college graduates get free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme

Congratulations, graduates! Now, it’s time for a sweet celebration.  The milestone is even sweeter, thanks to this popular giveaway from Krispy Kreme for one day only. Image: Krispy Kreme On May 21, 2026, Krispy Kreme is giving away a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut 3-pack to any high school or college graduate at participating locations – …

Free Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival, May 23-24

If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted items and homemade treasures, head over to the Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival. You can find all sorts of items, from works of art and jewelry to one-of-a-kind handmade decorations and much more. This event has become a must-stop-by institution, with nearly 100 craft artisans from around the state …

Kids score free ice cream at Bruster’s in Boynton Beach this Summer

If your youngster is under 40 inches tall, take them over to this local ice-cream shop in Boynton Beach to get measured to see if they qualify for a free baby cone. Time to cool off and have fun, too. Kids score free ice cream at Bruster’s When: Summer of 2026 Where: 11300 S. Military …

Free resources & ideas for enhancing your Florida yard

Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

MOSAIC buy-one, get-one entry to Norton Museum in West Palm

The Norton Museum of Art is so much more than just an art museum. It has also become a conduit for bringing people together by hosting free community events and interactive activities. This is not your mother’s boring downtown museum. It is actually a museum in a garden setting, with exhibits inside to explore and …

Free concerts & Memorial Day celebrations, Wellington, May 21-24

If there’s one thing the folks in Wellington know how to do, it’s … party! And Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Here’s a list of free concerts and events for the whole weekend. Memorial Day Weekend Music Celebration When: Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, 2026 Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. …

Living on the CheapSouth Florida on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media