Fun attractions are plentiful in South Florida, & ideal for family excursions, interesting dates and solo adventures.
Some attractions are always free, or host free-entry days. Others offer wallet-friendly discounts.
Ways to save include
package deals
free-entry days
discount opportunities
Please return to this feature, as other deals & opportunities for free entry are added.
Package Deals
South Florida Adventure package
A South Florida Adventure voucher, valid in summer, includes unlimited entry for several venues:
Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Weston
Flamingo Gardens in Davie
Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale
Butterfly World in north Broward
Fees for the Adventure package are $50 for adults & $40 for ages 3-12, tax is extra.
The voucher is valid in summer & in September. Information is online .
Photo/Butterfly World
Summer Savings Package
Summer Savings Pass offers 3 South Florida attractions for 1 price
Package includes
ZooMiami
Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach
Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach
Always Free
Plantation Historical Museum
Plantation Historical Museum, featuring a vareity of model railroad displays, is usually open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317, 954-797-2722, f eature & website . Please phone first to verify venue is open when you want to attend.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Entry is free at Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Photo/Manatee Lagoon An FPL Eco-Discovery facility
Manatee Lagoon
Manatee Lagoon, at 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, features educational exhibits, a picnic area, gift shop and a waterfront vantage point for watching sealife. I nformation is online .
Stonewall National Museum, Fort Lauderdale
includes a library, exhibits & events on LGBTQ themes
1300 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, website 954-763-8565
Downtown Hollywood Murals
Downtown Hollywood Murals is a free outdoor exhibit in an easily walkable route
Free Entry Days
Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts in Dania offers free entry day with family-friendly fun , valid May 14
Free entry day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, usually offered third Sundays
Free first Thursday events at Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale, usually with interactive fun , 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-5500, website
Free admission to Coral Gables Museum , usually evenings first Fridays
Other deals
LEGOs exhibit featured at Fairchild Garden: Get $5-off promo code
Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach offers discount for season package
Free museum entry if you have this one thing… Valid first full weekends of each month at participating venues
Tri-Rail offers $5 fares on weekends
Time for Miami Attraction & Museum Months! Get BOGO & other great deals
Lots of parks & natural areas in South Florida are free, or relatively inexpensive.
Other free & inexpensive things to do this week:
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | AMC Theatres
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Volunteer Park Plantation
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
8:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
9:00 pm | FREE | Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Thursday, May 19, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Wellington Amphitheater
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Wellington Amphitheater
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 95 St. and Collins Ave.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Friday, May 20, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | $30.00
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | centennial Park
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Brightline MiamiCentral Station
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Boynton Beach Amphitheater
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Discounted | Little Haiti Cultural Center
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Saturday, May 21, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $5.00-35.00 | Scottish Rite Temple
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
8:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Brickell City Centre
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | BSO Cooper City District Office
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Pompano Community Park
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Pompano Community Park
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Festival Marketplace
10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Mills
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | $30.00
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
11:00 am | FREE | Oasis Wynwood
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Deerfield beach parking lot
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Old School Square Pavilion
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, May 22, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Pinecrest Gardens
8:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Veterans Park
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Yellow Green Farmers Market
9:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Mills
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | $30.00
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Merrick Park
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Secret Woods Nature Center
5:00 pm | The Betsy Hotel
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
7:00 pm | $20.00 | Deering Estate
Monday, May 23, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
FREE | The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Fundación Pablo Atchugarry gallery
12:00 pm | FREE | Veza Sur Brewing Co.
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Brickell City Centre
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tarpon River Brewing
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage