Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Malls.
  • From Fort Lauderdale Beach Park to Las Olas Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Lauderdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Miami Beach, Delray Beach, Hollywood and Boca Raton.
  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Malls.
  • From Fort Lauderdale Beach Park to Las Olas Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Lauderdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Miami Beach, Delray Beach, Hollywood and Boca Raton.
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0.0 Miles
Enjoy being on the water on your wedding day to tie the knot
1.6 Miles
86% 163 votes
Family Fun Center 1455 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 MoreLess Info
An indoor play experience and cafe, Funderdome offers a range of activities for children of all ages, including a separate toddler zone, a laser maze, climbing wall, ball blaster game, and a 22-ft high ropes course, alongside a wi-fi cafe for drinks and snacks.
4.9 Miles
83% 108 votes
Go Karts 5300 N Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL MoreLess Info
The main attraction at Xtreme Indoor Karting is a 1/2 mile asphalt track where racers can race European Bowman Race Karts, Cadet Karts, and 9HP Super Karts. Visitors can also play games in the arcade, and miniature golf.
1.4 Miles
Opened in 1951, The Classic Gateway Theatre is a four-screen movie theater that displays independent, foreign and first-run Hollywood movies using digital projection. The theater is also used for festivals, short-term movie screenings and fine art films.
0.4 Miles
72% 257 votes
Art Museum 1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 MoreLess Info
The 83,000 square-feet Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale displays over 6,000 works of art in 29,000 square feet of space, including works by William Glackens, artists of the North European Cobra Movement, and Cuban Artists. The museum also contains an 11,000 square feet of teaching space.
3.9 Miles
80% 110 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 3320 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 MoreLess Info
At Blue Jeans Blues, visitors can enjoy a variety of live music from blues, jazz, and rock musicians. The venue has a bar and a dance floor in front of the stage.
7.3 Miles
64% 77 votes
Malls 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33388 MoreLess Info
Now known as Westfield Broward, Broward Mall is a 1,000,000 square foot shopping mall featuring over 110 major and boutique style retailers and restaurants, including several department stores. The mall is also home to a cinema.
1.6 Miles
62% 228 votes
Restaurants 1900 S.E. 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 MoreLess Info
Experience the waterfront from Fort Lauderdale's nautical landmark marina, at 15th Street Fisheries. Experience fine dining at the restaurant featuring the freshest seafood around, or relax at the casual café by the waterway for drinks and a bite to eat.
0.4 Miles
75% 72 votes
Parks 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 MoreLess Info
At 626.7 acres, Tradewinds Park & Stables is one of Broward County's largest and most diverse parks. On the south side of Sample Road, you'll find a disc golf course, a lake for fishing, athletic fields, and world-famous Butterfly World.
3.6 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 100 Northwest 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309 MoreLess Info
Easterlin Park is a 46.6 acre Designated Urban Wilderness Area. The park has a scenic lake, as well as cypress trees that stand over 100 feet tall and are over 250 years old.
3.6 Miles
93% 146 votes
Breweries 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL MoreLess Info
One of the best hangout locations in the area, Funky Buddha Brewery knows how to show customers a good time. Surrounded by food trucks, big screen TVs, and beers with incredible flavors, groups enjoy the brewery for hours.
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