Ballin’ on a budget? Here’s 10 fun things to do for free or under $20 in Palm Beach County

Summer fun can get pretty expensive pretty quickly. From theme park and water park visits, to spending more on dining out and shopping during vacations, it all racks up fast.

If you're still recovering from a summer vacation spending spree or saving up for one, you might be limiting your "fun" budget. But being short on extra spending money certainly doesn't exclude you from finding something fun to do around the Palm Beaches. Here's a roundup of fun things to do for free or under $20 in Palm Beach County.

1. Go biking on the scenic Palm Beach Lake Trail

The 5.5-mile trail on the west side of Palm Beach offers stunning views and glimpses into some of the most opulent properties in the area. Along the path, you can stop to see the Flagler Museum, Henry Flagler's estate from the Gilded Age, and other landmarks like the huge Kapok Tree, originally from the Amazon rainforest. You'll also enjoy views of the Lake Worth Lagoon and the skyline of downtown West Palm Beach.

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2. Snorkeling Trail at Phil Foster Park

It doesn't matter if you have a snorkel that you've only used once or if you're an experienced diver. Anyone who wants to see sea turtles, eels, starfish, tropical fish and even manatees can swim along the 800 feet of artificial reef just off the shore of Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach.

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3. See the sea turtles at Loggerhead Marinelife Center

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is free to visit and offers a look into sea turtle rehabilitation. The sea turtle hospital, located on a stretch of Juno Beach that's a worldwide hot spot for Loggerhead Sea Turtles during nesting season, has aquarium tanks and educational opportunities for the whole family. The sea turtle hospital's operating room even has a screen where guests can watch sea turtle surgeries. Loggerhead Marinelife Center also hosts sea turtle and hatchling releases that are free and open to the public.

4. Walk through the botanical gardens at the Society of the Four Arts

The Society of the Four Arts has been offering free strolls through its flowering botanical gardens since 1938. The 10-acre property also boasts a gallery building, libraries and a sculpture garden. Built in 1936 in an effort to stoke the arts culture of Palm Beach County through a myriad of programs like concerts, art exhibitions, film screenings and children's events, this attraction is an idyllic piece of Palm Beach's history.

5. Catch a free Friday movie on the water in West Palm Beach

Catch a family-friendly, free movie on West Palm Beach's waterfront once a month. On the second Friday of every month, Screen on the Green is an opportunity to movie-watch under the stars and by the water. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic if you'd like to, but there are typically food trucks nearby.

6. Meet manatees at Manatee Lagoon

Although peak season to spot sea cows in South Florida's waterways is during the winter months, these friendly underwater mammals can be seen year-round. Manatee Lagoon offers up-close experiences with manatees. They offer lagoon tours, Saturday story times for kids, $5 yoga classes for adults and even lectures. Check out their website for a live look of the docks before you head out to the lagoon.

7. See murals and other art in Delray's Pineapple Grove Arts District

Delray Beach's Pineapple Grove neighborhood is teaming with artsy endeavors. Explore the district and check out the mosaic of street art and murals, or pop into one of the many art galleries, colorful shops, restaurants or cafes.

8. Enjoy free concerts on the water in West Palm Beach

If free movies on West Palm's downtown waterfront don't tickle your fancy, try out one of the free concerts held every third Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. No outside alcohol is permitted at Sunday on the Waterfront concerts, but much like Screen on the Green, guests are encouraged to enjoy food trucks and bring blankets to spread out on the grass in front of the outdoor amphitheater.

9. Float like a butterfly at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Similar to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a Boca-based research and rehabilitation facility with learning opportunities for the whole family. Gumbo Limbo is a vital caretaker of Boca Raton's local ecosystem and boasts butterfly gardens, boardwalk trails, and outdoor aquariums. It only costs $5 per person to explore Gumbo Limbo.

10. Check out local art at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

Last but certainly not least, Palm Beach County's cultural center in Lake Worth offers a variety of opportunities to explore and interact with local art. The main gallery has ongoing, rotating exhibitions that focus on art that was either made in or is unique to Palm Beach County. The cultural center's summer gallery hours are only on Tuesdays through Fridays.

Lianna Norman covers trending news in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at lnorman@pbpost.com. You can follow her reporting on social media @LiannaNorman on Twitter.

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