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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!
Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. Click the link above to see the upcoming lineup of movies. …
Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake in that month’s themed activities. Click here to see upcoming March events. Stay tuned for information on a free music concert series launching at The …
For a sporty date night or family excursion, perhaps putt putt golf is ideal for your agenda. AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features different 18-hole play areas, and a few deals to stretch your dollars. Here are the regular fees for miniature golf $13 Mondays – Fridays for 18 holes, $15 for 36 holes $14 Saturdays …
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 …
All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …
Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are permitted at some events. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Featured event …
Palm Beach County will offer a variety of Easter Egg hunts, may of which are free and cheap — and are perfect for the entire family.
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. Jazz Friday at Art After Dark: April 3, 2026, from 7:15 to 8 & 8:15 to 9 p.m. Every Friday there’s something new to …
The Miami-Dade County Auditorium in Little Havana is still under renovation but that hasn’t stopped them from presenting cultural productions, they are just popping up all over Miami-Dade to do so. They have an upcoming production “Apocalipsync” by Luciano Rossoo Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at the Aventura Cultural Arts Center and offering …
Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season,. complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family. Easter is Sunday, April 5, 2026. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. Dates are indicated in bold for each entry. We also have news on egg …
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