To celebrate Star Wars today, FTL Free movie will show a free movie, “Return of the Jedi,” at 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, in Fort Lauderdale. The venue is the park at 508 NE Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33301. This is behind First Baptist Church. Information is on Facebook. More free and cheap movies …
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Delight in an indoor performance that focuses on the red, white and blue. Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds is the featured band in a patriotic performance in 2026 at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, with free entry. The event is at South Plantation High School, 1300 SW 54th Avenue, Plantation 33317. Parking is free. The performance …
For youngsters who are fascinated with vehicles, Davie is offering a Touch A Truck event. Touch A Truck events typically include fire engines, utility trucks and other vehicles for kids to look at and perhaps hop in and honk the horn. Touch A Truck in Davie in 2026 is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, …
Here’s a free sneak peek at the upcoming Billie Eilish on tour film by James Cameron before it opens to the public in theaters nationwide. This film was captured during her sold-out world tour. Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (recorded live in 3D) When: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. Where: AMC …
You may have seen ads and announcements on social media about Candlelight Concerts throughout South Florida. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music. What is Candlelight? These concerts give the public …
Here’s a chance to catch this new whodunnit comedy from Amazon MGM Studios before everyone else. A limited number of free screening passes are available for South Florida on the Cheap readers. Seating, even with a pass, is first-come, first-served. The Sheep Detectives South Miami When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. Where: AMC …
This year’s 561 Music Festival once again promises nonstop music flowing, as well as dozens of beers on tap and food trucks and art vendors on site; prices vary. FREE admission gets you 30 bands on 3 stages. No tickets required. This festival is completely free to attend for all ages and is open to …
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s FREE Comic Book Day! And, this year, comic book fans – in galaxies near and far – are celebrating more than 20 years of the annual giveaway. FREE Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when participating comic book specialty …
The four-day Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood Marketplace hosted by the event organizers Swarm takes place Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3. Admission is free but RSVP is highly recommended. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, noon to 3 a.m. on Saturday and noon to …
Some parks and recreation departments and other organizations offer water safety events that are usually free to attend. Often, the events include entertainment and games. Please verify if you must register prior to the event. Water Safety Events in 2026 in Broward include Plantation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Plantation Aquatics, …
A free Japanese festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden on Watson Island. From 10:30 a.m. to 4 pm., you can bask in Japanese entertainment, culture, food and music. The event includes demonstrations of sushi and ikebana as well as a Japanese tea ceremony, kisen calligraphy mural, and …




















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