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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

Tote along a bag. Or a plastic pumpkin for your treats. Events at parks, recreation facilities and Fall festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many trick or treat events in Broward are free. Happy trick-or-treating.  Trick or Treating in Broward Events in 2025 Dania Beach Dania Beach Fall Festival includes …

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No tricks and all treats! Get dressed in your spookiest costumes for this week’s market. Kids will be able to trick or treat with vendors (while supplies last). Trick-or-Treat, Food Truck & Music Series, Lakeside Market When: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater Features: 18 Food Trucks KISS Tribute …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  The series kicks off with: What: Peter & The Wolf When: Oct. 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.  Where: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. (Red Road), Pinecrest. Tickets & info at …

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Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events in 2025, including Fall Festivals. With pumpkin patches, it’s wise to phone to ensure pumpkins are available when you want …

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Downtown Lake Worth Beach is hosting a free block party on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight will transform into a Halloween celebration of music, costumes, and community. What: The Halloween J Street Block Party (Presented by Zoo Gym Lake Worth) Where: Downtown Lake Worth Beach – J Street & Lake Avenue Block Admission: …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families are offered at several parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2025 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event includes trick-or-treating, games and bounce …

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The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live entertainment. There will be a costume parade on each Sunday. Spookyville: Halloween fun for youngsters, weekends Oct. 11-31, West Palm Beach Halloween fun for little …

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We know this attraction isn’t exactly free or cheap but Lion Country Safari is doing something different this year, so we thought it was worth mentioning. It’s offering a “get ready to glow” first-ever lantern festival. Lanterns & Lights at Safari Nights When: Select nights, November 2025 through January, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. …

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