Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive. They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2026 in Broward Ocean Brews beer festival in Deerfield Beach The Ocean Brews beer festival is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. …
Kids' Stuff
Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity. General admission at other times is …
There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment. It’s free music and more on The Lawn at CityPlace in the heart of West Palm Beach. Free entertainment is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and everyone is invited to attend for free. For a complete listing of …
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, …
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 food vendors. Other features include a toddler zone. Water Works in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at …
The Good Day Market is a free curated, outdoor community Sunday market hosted in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It’s a farmers market, but with so much more. They not only highlight small and local businesses, but also offer handmade goods, artisan products, boutique finds, vintage pieces, art, plants, specialty food, drinks, entertainment and activities …
The public is invited to join a pet-themed evening dedicated to our furry friends, alongside the weekly Lakeside Market, plus pet-focused vendors, including local rescues and adoption opportunities. This pet-friendly community event is not only free but it also features food trucks, live music, local vendors, and appearances by PBSO K9s. Paws for a Cause …
Family films, games and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks and games are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are about 8 p.m at different venues. Pets are not permitted. Events in 2026 include: Friday, May 1. “Zootopia 2,” Tamarac Sports …
It’s their day. Mother’s Day. If an outdoor excursion is on the agenda, Flamingo Gardens in Davie is featuring a Mother’s Day deal. Flamingo Gardens in 2026 offers free entry Sunday, May 10 for moms in who are with another patron paying regular price, which is $24 for ages 12 and older, $19.20 for seniors, …
The annual All Kids Included (AKI) Family Arts Festival returns for its 20th year and happening Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay. The AKI Festival is a free innovative, multidisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with …
The Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower hosts a monthly Freedom Family Days and the next one is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is what is scheduled for that day: Families will be treated to a storytime session with local author, Simone Russell, artmaking, and …




















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