Free and Cheap Events in South Florida
Looking for something to do around Miami and South Florida? You can use our event calendar to find free things to do in Miami, free things to do in Broward and free things to do in Palm Beach County.
You can also find discounts on more expensive events in our calendar. Here's a list of free and cheap events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Click each title to see more information about the event or deal.
You can also view the whole month (click "By Month") or see a specific date (click By Day).
Below the "Free and Cheap" calendar is a day-by-day calendar of events in all price ranges.
You can submit events here. (This page says Broward but our calendar shows events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.). We will add selected free events to this calendar, and all other events at all price ranges will be included on our community calendars.
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We make every effort to make sure that everything on Miami on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of the Gables restaurant deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Tax holiday for school supplies, apparel & electronics | All Day | ||
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Taste of SoMi restaurant deals in July | All Day | Discounted | South Miami |
| Hallandale Eats restaurant deals | |||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Tidal Tots, Loggerhead Marinelife | 9:30 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach |
| Kids' Summer Movies | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Discounted | Cinemark movie theaters in Boca, Boynton and Davie |
| $1.99 kids' movies at CMX Cinemas | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | $2.00 | CMX Cinemas |
| $2 kids' movies at Paragon Theaters | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $2.00 | Paragon Theaters, multiple locations |
| Ukulele Jam at library in Plantation | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | West Regional Library |
| Summer $1 Kid Flicks, Regal Cinemas | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $1.00 | Regal Cinemas, South Florida |
| Hurricane Bain's Foundation Back to School Bash | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Lorah Park Elementary School |
| Live music at Plantation Walk | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park |
| Clematis by Night free concert, WPB | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront |
| Play all you want mini-golf deal in Pembroke Pines | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | AllGolf |
| Free Thursdays at PAMM | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel |
| Living room concert | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $10.00 | The Hive Black Box Theater, Pompano Beach |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
| Jazz Under the Stars at The Foodie Park | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Foodie Park |
Friday, July 24, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of the Gables restaurant deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Tax holiday for school supplies, apparel & electronics | All Day | ||
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | All Day | The Betsy Hotel | |
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Taste of SoMi restaurant deals in July | All Day | Discounted | South Miami |
| Hallandale Eats restaurant deals | |||
| Farmers markets & vendor fairs | FREE | ||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Free surf and paddleboard lessons | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | FREE | Island Water Sports |
| Free trees for Miami-Dade residents | 8:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | FIU Biscayne Campus |
| Yoga at the Underline | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | The Underline, Miami-Dade |
| Doral's Seasonal Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Doral Central Park |
| Legion Park Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Legion Memorial Park |
| Farmers Market at The Underline | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Underline, Miami-Dade |
| Summer Saturdays in the Gardens at Casa Ylang Ylang | 9:00 am | $5.00-12.00 | Casa Ylang Ylang |
| 305 Teddy Back to School Drive | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Henderson Park |
| Mia's summer Shell-a-bration, Manatee Lagoon | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach |
| Fun Day & back to school supplies distributions in Pompano | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | McNair Recreation in Pompano Beach |
| BMX Jr., for movie-goers ages 10–14 | 10:00 am | FREE | Old School Square, Delray |
| Free Museum of Art admission for county residents, teachers & military | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach |
| Half Price For Heroes+4 on last Saturday, Cox Science, WPB | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Discounted | Cox Science Center and Aquarium, WPB |
| Coconut Grove Farmer's Market | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | 3300 Grand Ave. |
| Manatee Tales Story Time, Manatee Lagoon | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach |
| Free Resource and Health Screening Fair in North Miami | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Scott Galvin Community Center, Miami-Dade |
| Back to School resource fair in Fort Lauderdale pre-registration is required | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Lee YMCA Fort Lauderdale |
| CFCE FAMFEST: Back to School Bookbag Drive | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Center for Faith and Family Enrichment |
| Arts from A to Z cultural showcase | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Galleria mall |
| Kid's Club Summer Circus Show, Wellington | 11:00 am | Mall at Wellington Green | |
| Family Friendly $2 Film Series, Coral Gables | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Discounted | Landmark Theatre at Merrick Park, Coral Gables |
| Aventura Farmers Market | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Aventura Mall |
| Story time for kids at Bookleggers Library | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Bakehouse Art Complex |
| Afternoon: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Back To School Drive presented by Davis & Young Community Outreach Program | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Davis & Young Community Outreach Program |
| Black Movie Experience (BMX), Delray Beach | 2:00 pm | FREE | Old School Square, Delray |
| Youth Orchestra free concert in Pompano Beach | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pompano Beach |
| Free Backpack Event - Total Wireless | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Total Wireless - 1706 NW 36 St. |
| Free When Life Gives You Lemons Festival at Regatta Grove | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Regatta in the Grove |
| Boynton Beach Night Market | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach |
| Village of Palm Springs Back 2 School Bash | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Leisure Services & Athletic Complex, Village of Palm Springs |
| Live Music on the Plaza | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral |
| Play all you want mini-golf deal in Pembroke Pines | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | AllGolf |
| Evening: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| Thrive Art District Art Walk in Fort Lauderdale | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | |
| Entertainment at Plantation Walk plaza | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Free Ailey Camp Performance "Rising for Tomorrow" | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami |
| Summer finale art event at Vizcaya Village and Museum & Gardens | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | $10.00-15.00 | Vizcaya Village, Coconut Grove |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
| Saturday Night Line Dancing and Salsa Night at The Berry Farm | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $15.00-20.00 | The Berry Farm |
| Stargazing in the park, Palmetto Bay | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center |
Sunday, July 26, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of the Gables restaurant deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Tax holiday for school supplies, apparel & electronics | All Day | ||
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Taste of SoMi restaurant deals in July | All Day | Discounted | South Miami |
| Hallandale Eats restaurant deals | |||
| Farmers markets & vendor fairs | FREE | ||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Pinecrest Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Pinecrest Gardens |
| Vizcaya Village Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
| Lincoln Road Farmer's Market | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach |
| Summer Sunday Tiny Tales Storytime, Busch Wildlife | 10:00 am | FREE | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter |
| Progressive Art Brunch | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Dot Fiftyone Gallery |
| Family Friendly $2 Film Series, Coral Gables | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Discounted | Landmark Theatre at Merrick Park, Coral Gables |
| Aventura Farmers Market | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Aventura Mall |
| Free Family Sundays at ICA Miami | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami |
| Afternoon: Live Music on The Lawn at CityPlace, WPB | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace West Palm Beach |
| 7th Annual IBTU Back 2 School Event | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Little Haiti Cultural Complex |
| Beach & Groove in Hallandale Beach | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | South City Beach Park Hallandale Beach |
| Little Bahama Foodie & Farmers Market | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 3616 Day Ave. |
| Flamingo Flea @ Tarpon River brewery in Fort Lauderdale | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Tarpon River Brewing |
| Live music at Plantation Walk | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Walk |
| Ocean Drive Promenade Series | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Lummus Park, Miami Beach |
| Play all you want mini-golf deal in Pembroke Pines | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | AllGolf |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel |
| Bands rock the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell |
Monday, July 27, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of the Gables restaurant deals | All Day | Discounted | |
| Tax holiday for school supplies, apparel & electronics | All Day | ||
| Miami Spa Months | All Day | Discounted | |
| Taste of SoMi restaurant deals in July | All Day | Discounted | South Miami |
| Hallandale Eats restaurant deals | |||
| Play trivia at bars & pubs, usually free | |||
| Kids' Summer Movies | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Discounted | Cinemark movie theaters in Boca, Boynton and Davie |
| $15 Mondays at Zoo Miami | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami |
| AMC Summer Movie Camp kids' movies | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | $3.00 | AMC Theatres, multiple locations |
| Summer $1 Kid Flicks, Regal Cinemas | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $1.00 | Regal Cinemas, South Florida |
| Play all you want mini-golf deal in Pembroke Pines | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | AllGolf |
| Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel |
More South Florida Events
The calendar below is information submitted by organizations and businesses. These events may have an admission charge.
These attractions are always free
- Pirates exhibit & other displays in Plantation, with free entry
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center: Free entry, $6 audio tours, Juno Beach
- Arboretum displays exotic & native vegetation and entry is free
- Ride the free Water Trolley on the New River in Fort Lauderdale
- Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free
- Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry
- Downtown Hollywood murals: Take a free walking tour
- Free: First Friday Art Walk & 'anytime' Art Trail in Delray Beach
- Admission is always free at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
- Painted fish pop at public places in Pompano
More Calendars and Events
- Miami-Dade Community Calendar
- Broward Community Calendar
- Palm Beach Community Calender
- Music in South Florida Calendar
- South Florida Theater Calendar