Free things to do in Plantation: Rock the Park concerts, movies in the park, the historical museum, the Linear Trail, library programs, markets and city events.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Plantation’s events calendar, Rock the Park page, parks directory, Linear Trail page and history page; the Plantation Historical Society; the Broward County Library event calendar; the National Park Service’s National Register data; and Plantation Walk. Parks and Recreation: 954-452-2510.

A lot of what Plantation does best costs nothing: its parks and the Linear Trail, free concerts and movies from the city, a free history museum, two libraries and a farmers market. Here is the year-round list. For this weekend’s dated events, see things to do this weekend and this month.

Quick list

  • Parks and trails: free daily; most open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Plantation Historical Museum: free, Wednesday to Saturday
  • Rock the Park: free concerts, November to May
  • Libraries: free story times, clubs and classes

Outdoors

  • Plantation Preserve Linear Trail. A 1.1-mile walking and biking trail through the city golf course’s wetlands, with interpretive stops, a Tequesta burial mound and a tot lot at the north end. Dawn to dusk; park at 7050 W. Broward Blvd. See our walking and biking trails guide.
  • Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.: 85 acres of boardwalks, bridle paths, nature trails and wetlands, with sound sculptures that react to wind and rain.
  • Splash pads at Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St., and Jim Ward Park, 301 NW 46th Ave.; water shoes required.
  • Lock No. 1 on the North New River Canal, which the city’s timeline calls the first lock built in Florida, opened in 1911. It is Plantation’s only listing on the National Register of Historic Places, added Feb. 17, 1978. The Park Service places it south of Plantation on State Road 84 beside the canal. More in our history and landmarks guide.

City events with no charge

These city events, from the Parks and Recreation calendar in 2025 and 2026, were free or listed no charge:

  • Rock the Park concerts at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, on the first Friday or select Saturdays from November through May. Food trucks from 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m.; bring a blanket or chairs; no dogs.
  • Movies in the Park: free outdoor films, with gates at 5:30 p.m. and the movie at dark; “Elf” at Pop Travers Field in December 2025 and “Lilo & Stitch” at Jim Ward Community Center in February 2026.
  • Touch-A-Truck in March at the Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave.
  • Family Bike Ride and Scavenger Hunt in March, with a light breakfast; pre-register.
  • Earth Day Celebration in April at Seminole Park, with a plant giveaway and kids’ activities.
  • Yoga in the Park, free on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., no registration; in 2025 it rotated between Liberty Tree Park and the Jim Ward Community Center.
  • Veterans Day Service at Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive.
  • Santa’s Visit through the neighborhoods on Christmas Eve.

Call 954-452-2510 or check the city’s events calendar for this season’s dates.

Museums and libraries

  • Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane: Everglades diorama, city history, early fire department memorabilia and a Seminole and Tequesta display. Free, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; donations appreciated (Historical Society).
  • Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane: story hours, a children’s chess club on the first and third Saturdays and the Summer Reading Program; 954-797-2140.
  • West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd.: free weekly toddler and preschool story times, a STEAM lab, chess club, English and citizenship classes, tai chi, chair yoga and art exhibitions, on the county’s event calendar.

Markets and Plantation Walk

  • Plantation farmers market, every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Volunteer Park; free to browse. See our farmers markets guide.
  • Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Dr.: free parking, free live music on the plaza, a Sunday Morning Artisan Market and a free car and truck show on the second Sunday of each month. See our Plantation Walk guide.

Getting around free

Freebee, the city’s on-demand ride service, is free on the east side of the city, bounded by State Road 84, State Road 7, Sunrise Boulevard and Pine Island Road. Book in the app or call 855-918-3733 (city page).

What this means for you

  • A free Saturday: farmers market in the morning, the museum before 4:30 p.m., Rock the Park at night in season.
  • Library programs are free but some need registration; check the event page.
  • Watch the city calendar each month for new dates.

Related: kids’ activities, parks and trails, live music and nightlife and date night.

Frequently asked questions

What is free to do in Plantation this weekend?

The Plantation Preserve Linear Trail and city parks are free daily; the farmers market at Volunteer Park runs Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and the Plantation Historical Museum is free Wednesday to Saturday. Our weekly things-to-do page lists dated events.

Is the Plantation Historical Museum free?

Yes. Admission is free, with donations appreciated, the Plantation Historical Society says. The museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Are there free concerts in Plantation?

Yes. The city’s Rock the Park concerts at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, are free, on the first Friday or select Saturdays from November through May, with music at 7 p.m.

Are there free movies in the park in Plantation?

Yes. The city’s Movies in the Park series is free; gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the film starts at dark. Recent screenings were at Pop Travers Field and the Jim Ward Community Center.