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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!

Spring has sprung, here’s where to have some fun around Miami in April. Piano Slam at the Arsht Center Watch the future of the arts on stage at The Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion Piano Slam 2026 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The …

The Boca Raton Public Library will present an afternoon of music from Lynn Conservatory that will focus on stringed instruments: Cello, double bass, viola and violins. This is a free introduction to the orchestra’s concepts of chamber music by presenting duos, trios, quartets, and quintets. Reserve a seat to receive a reminder, but all drop-ins …

Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. Jobi performs at Art After Dark: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jobi is a dynamic vocalist and performer whose sound …

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. JP Soars & the Red Hots When: Saturday, March 27, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Where: Northwood Art & Music Warehouse, …

Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance in the park featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The orchestra and vocalists in 2026 will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Amphitheater at 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up …

Broward College theater students are presenting an iconic play in Pembroke Pines and performances are open to the public for free. “The Importance of Being Ernest” will be performed on these dates: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 19 – March 28 2 p.m. March 21 and March 28 The play is described as …

Well, this looks like an exciting action film from Lionsgate starring Russell Crowe, so you’d better hurry and register to get a free pass because seats are limited and they are first-come, first-served. Up to 10 admit-two passes available, while supplies last. “Beast” (R) When: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC 24 …

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is Miami’s premier performing arts venue and now the center is taking its show on the road, bringing free performances to other locations in the community.  Arsht on the Road (AOTR) is a series of pop-up performances that aims to bring the Arsht Center experience to everyone in …

Cirque du Soleil Luzia will be at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach February 19 through April 25, 2026. You can save with an exclusive discount available only to South Florida on the Cheap readers. Here is a synopsis of the story: Written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, in association with Brigitte Poupart, LUZIA takes …

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is offering  live musical events featuring students and faculty for free as part of the Stamps Distinguished Music Program. From classical to jazz to world music and show tunes, here is the lineup of the concerts by the next generation of musicians, led by their …