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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!

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 …

The excitement leading up to the College Football Championship, happening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19 is monumental for football fans. Add to that the possibility of the University of Miami Hurricanes making it to the championship in their hometown and it becomes epic.   Music fans can also get …

Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2026 in Broward include …

Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

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 …

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. Every Friday there’s something new to do and see, plus a showcase of up-and-coming and established performers. In essence, this after-hours weekly discounted event …

The blare of the trumpet and commanding sound of the organ will ring out at Trinity Episcopal at 464 NE 16 St. in Miami when the Cherwien/Lazarus Duo perform there on Tues., Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Trumpeter Charles Lazaru, a member of the Minnesota Orchestra who has performed with brass ensembles …

As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that’s what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at McBride Plaza Concert Series. The free outdoor concerts happen every other Thursday of the month from January through March 2025, …

Inflatables, DJ entertainment and a wide array of public safety vehicles are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment, including boats, trucks, and a helicopter. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The …

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 …