Free entry for Family Skate Day in Plantation
Wheels on. Plantation Parks and Recreation is featuring a family roller skate day. The Skate Day event in 2026 is Saturday, August 22 and entry is free. The event is...
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Safe Splash Water Safety events at pools with free entry
Water safety demonstrations, water safety resource fair and a bounce house are featured at free pool events in South Broward. Safe Splash Water Safety events in 2026 are 9 a.m....
Ikea restaurants offer dining deals, including kids eat free offer
For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Ikea restaurant deals include Kids eat free offer...
Food trucks in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun...
Florida waives taxes for Back to School shopping for students & everybody else
Florida is offering shoppers savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices including laptops, desktops and tablets. Florida Back To School sales tax holidays are events in...
'Love' murals decorate buildings & walls in Broward
Vibrant public art pieces are drawing attention on an array of buildings and structures in Broward. Each features its own design with a shared theme focusing on unity and respect. ...
Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry
Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town...
Free fitness workouts at Dania Pointe
If you'd like entertainment and activities with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular...
Free symphony performances in Pembroke Pines
Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature artists from the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Events in 2026 include: 4 p.m. Sunday,...
Free Splash Bash with water slides in Parkland
For kids who like water slides, Parkland is offering Splash Bash. The back-to-school bash includes entertainment, games and food vendors. Water slides are featured. The event in 2026 is 9...
Free Hollywood ArtWalk offers art tours, vendors & entertainment
See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place from 6 p.m. to 10...
Free Labor Day weekend festival in Fort Lauderdale with Reaxtion Band
Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is featuring a Labor Day weekend Festival with vintage vehicles on display, food vendors and shopping. Reaxtion Band provides the groove. The festival in 2026...
Free birding backpacks on loan at libraries for nature hikes
For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks. For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you're interested in bird watching or birding, libraries...
Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward
For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek....
Weston Regional Park offers playground, volleyball & other amenities
Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include: shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle...
Free food & diaper distributions & other resources
Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different...
Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in Lauderhill offers Islands vibe with food, performers & it's free
Dancing, drumming and other performances are featured at a lively event in Lauderhill for Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in 2026 is 5 p.m. to...
Free Backyard Jam events in Pompano Beach
Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and...
Free resource: Homework help from local libraries online & in branches
If you'd like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often...
Soggy Doggy Pool Day for Dogs & it's free
Lots of dogs adore splashing around in water. Soggy Doggy pool day in Broward is ideal for them. The event is at the pool at Miramar Regional Park, and it's...
Driveway Friday Concert Series in Deerfield Beach
The Deerfield Beach Historical Society is hosting an outdoor Driveway Friday Concert Series once a month at the Museum and Cultural Center. The series features local performers, usually the second...
Free outdoor Bingo in Broward with prizes
It's free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last. The events in 2026 are usually third...
Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward
The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. It's a fun and frugal idea for a date, a family...
Ohio Players band at Jamz event in Fort Lauderdale & entry is free
Grownups groove to the featured band and youngsters hop on bounce houses and play yard games. The lively Summer Jamz event in 2026 is 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday,...
Play trivia at restaurants, bars & other venues in Broward
If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward...
Woofing Waters in Deerfield Beach is for the dogs
Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It's a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Fees...
$125 toilet rebate for eligible Broward residents
Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible...
Free school supplies, backpacks & back to school events in Broward
Free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Broward for students returning to school. Events sometimes include free groceries, food vouchers, and free haircuts. Back To School events...
Free events for ukulele fans
If you like ukulele sing-alongs and ukulele jams, you have several opportunities to join the music in Broward. Ukulele events in 2026 10:30 a.m. fourth Thursday of every month, ukulele...
Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Expo offers deals
The Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show features a wide assortment of exhibitors, product demonstrations and presentations. Local and national vendors display flooring, indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchen design,...
Trinidad & Tobago Independence Day event in Broward with free entry
Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event with festivities for Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10...
Pompano Soulful Sundays features popular performers, entry is $10
Funk. Jazz. R&B music. Popular South Florida performers are featured at Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach. The concert series celebrates the history and culture of African American musicians. The events...
Water parks, water playgrounds and pools in Broward, including deals
Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money. You can find splash pads...
Painted fish pop at public places in Pompano
For a playful spin on public art displays, Pompano features a plethora of vibrant fish sculptures. Painted Pompano is a public art project that offers a variety of fish sculptures...
Plantation Walk offers free outdoor entertainment, auto shows & events
Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation...
National Night Out events promote partnership between police and public
For family excursions, National Night Out events in South Florida often include activities, police and firefighter demonstrations and entertainment. The events are free. Some events offer lots to do. The...
Delightful night nature walks in Broward, $5
For another kind of nightlife, try an evening nature walk at a Broward park. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces....
Groove N Grub event in Coconut Creek features a live band & food vendors
The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove N Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite South Florida...
Bonnet House Family Summer Special
The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is offering a Family Summer Special. Through August 30, 2026, those 17 and younger enter free with an adult paying $30. The deal at...
Swing Dance lessons & events in Fort Lauderdale
Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events, usually every other Wednesday, include a lesson at 7:45 p.m....
Free entertainment & events at Broward libraries
Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals. Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty...
Free event: 'Talk' to U.S. founding fathers at History Fort Lauderdale
Using AI technology and historical records, patrons at History Fort Lauderdale are able to ask questions and talk with George Washington and other Founding Fathers. The event in 2026 is...
