Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami
The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …
Water Taxi offers routes on the Intracoastal Waterway in Broward and discounts
Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Discount opportunities are offered. Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place …
Things to do Christmas Day
South Florida usually offers perfect winter weather to venture out. If you’re out and about December 25, festive light displays, restaurants, attractions, art installations, parks, and places to shop are open. Please return to this feature as other information is added for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you want to recommend a venue …
New Year’s Eve fireworks on South Beach
Party on Ocean Drive with a bang of fireworks at 11:59 p.m. to bring in the New Year on Sunday, Dec. 31. The New Year’s Eve party is on Ocean Drive and 10th Street in the heart of the South Beach action. Fireworks are at midnight and can be seen from 5th-15th streets and Ocean …
Free New Year’s Eve party at Bayfront Park, Miami
Once again, South Florida’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration will be at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami from 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, for a Bayfront New Year. General admission is free and includes premium entertainment with concert and fireworks display. VIP prices vary. At the party, fireworks will …
Free holiday jazz with piano and trumpet & other events at Broward libraries
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Holiday events include shows, DIY projects and photo ops. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2025 Holiday Jazz Emily Kennedy on trumpet and …
Jolly Jamboree has trackless train rides and fun times for kids in Boca, Dec. 26
Boca Jolly Days is still going strong, so if your kids enjoy trackless train rides, face painting and glitter tatoos, head over to Sugar Sand Park for this fun event especially for youngsters. JOLLY JAMBOREE When: Friday, Dec 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Sugar Sand Park Community Center Features: This joyful bash includes face …
Free & cheap New Year’s Eve celebrations in West Palm Beach
When it’s time to close the door on 2025 and welcome the New Year, here are a few places you can do that with family, friends and neighbors and still have room in your pocketbook to pay for some treats. Sandi’s New Year’s Eve with Ferris and Fireworks When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 – Thursday, …
Chanukah and Hanukkah celebrations in Palm Beach County
Get ready for goodies and gelt, games, dreidels and lots of latkes to celebrate the miracle of lights. Here’s a sample list of some of the upcoming festivities we found. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, Boca Raton Chabad of Boca Raton will host its annual Chanukah Festival, from 2 to 6 p.m., with menorah lighting at …
Free and cheap holiday events in South Florida 2025
We may never have a white Christmas, unless the snow is fake, and chestnut roasting on an open fire are unlikely. But despite our tropical winter weather, or maybe because of it, South Florida goes all out for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the winter holiday season. Palm trees look great in holiday lights, as do …
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