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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!

Wet splashy activities and entertainment are featured at a free Water Works pool and park event organized by the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The event includes water slides, DJ entertainment and water games. Other features include a toddler zone. Food vendors are part of the festivities.  Water Works in 2026 is 11 a.m. …

In South Florida and other parts of the nation, Kids To Parks Day events are a great opportunity for youngsters to appreciate nature and activities outdoors.  Kids To Parks Day in Plantation is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and entry is free.  The venue is Deicke Park, 1200 NW 106th Avenue, Plantation …

Students, an ensemble and special guests will be banging drums, bongos and other percussion instruments at Dolphin Mall’s VIVO outdoor entertainment space on Sunday, May 17, starting at noon during the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts Spring Showcase. The event is free but RSVP is required. The day kicks off at noon with individual …

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. May 15, 2026: Guests are invited on a lively journey through Tahiti, Hawai‘i, New Zealand, and Samoa, experiencing the rhythms, stories, and traditions of …

Calling all cinephiles to South Beach through Sunday, May 17, where you can take in all the films your heart desires during the South Beach Film Festival, featuring documentaries, shorts and feature films in all genres including several LGBTQ-themed offerings. Screenings take place at various locations around Miami Beach. Here is the schedule: Thursday, May …

The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional festivals, free films and other events.  Many events are free and open to the public.  Events in 2026 include Homes Fur Dogs Pet Expo Homes Fur Dogs Expo is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 16 at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road, Parkland. The event …

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 …

Here’s a free sneak peek at the upcoming Lionsgate film that features Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a film about a musical duo born of friendship. It is a feel-good story about music, self-respect and the price of ambition. Power Ballad (rated-R) When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura Mall, …

Visit the Norton Museum of Art for a free accessible art workshop for the entire family every month. This program will feature interactive time in the gallery and art-making in the classroom, plus all participating staff members are trained to lead programs for people with autism. When: Third Sunday of each month, from 3 to …

Everyone knows the tagline, “What’s in your wallet?” But did you know Capital One Bank also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome …