Holiday laser lights shows at park in Broward offer discount
Soak in an outdoor light show with a holiday vibe at a park in Sunrise. The laser light shows are 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. December 18 and...
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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...
Trunk or Treat & other Halloween activities at Fort Lauderdale Fire & Safety Museum
Within an historic restored fire station in Fort Lauderdale, an array of safety equipment, uniforms and vintage fire trucks are on display. The venue offers occasional events. Many are family...
Halloween Flash Mob & Halloween films at park in Fort Lauderdale
For a Halloween treat, Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale is featuring a Flash Mob dance. Participants of all ages are welcome. Practices are 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, and 6...
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...
FLIFF features a free Pixar film indoors with a performance
Grab a seat for a free film and jazz performance in Fort Lauderdale. The Pixar film "Soul" and South Florida Pride Bands Jazz Band are featured 6 p.m. October 27...
Register for free tickets to Home Show in Pembroke Pines
If you're into home improvement and renovation projects, home expos in South Florida offer a showcase of vendors displaying their products and services. The South Florida Home Show in Pembroke...
Treats, games & entertainment at Halloween event in Hallandale Beach
Games, entertainment, treats, and food trucks are featured at a Halloween event 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 31, in Hallandale Beach. The event includes haunted mazes. Dress up if you'd...
Dine Out Hollywood includes lunch & dinner promotions
Hollywood is displaying its eclectic epicurean delights with a Dine Out Hollywood promotion. Dine Out Hollywood is in October at an array of participating restaurants. The Dine Out menus at...
Register for free theater tickets for outdoor play in Wilton Manors
Register online for free tickets to an outdoor play in the park. The Plays of Wilton production featured in October and November 2026 is "At Home At The Zoo." The...
Halloween events in Broward
Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks and plazas in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will...
Sea turtles swim at environmental education venue in Hollywood & it's free
Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and...
Hollyweird is an iconic Halloween festival for grownups in Hollywood & entry is free
Halloween for grownups is featured at Hollyweird. The festive outdoor block party is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2026 is 8...
Free events for ukulele fans, including play-along sing-along
If you like ukulele sing-alongs and ukulele jams, you have several opportunities to join the music in Broward. Ukulele events in 2026 Fort Lauderdale 6 p.m. second Mondays, the Florida...
Ikea restaurants offer dining deals, including kids eat free & soup promotions
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 $1 for soup with...
Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park in Broward offers discounts
Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward that includes free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount...
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....
Pumpkin Patches & pumpkin events in Broward
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...
Discount for Water Taxi Holiday Lights Tours in Fort Lauderdale
For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi...
Diwali festival offers flavors & entertainment of India and discount opportunity
South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Broward, Diwali events include a festival with free entry...
Dog Fest at shopping plaza in Weston
For folks who adore hanging out with their sociable tail wagging friends, some festivals and events in Broward are designed for people and pets. Most events require dogs to be...
Discount for Holiday Laser Shows at park in Broward
The Holidays in Florida offer a variety of entertaining events and vibrant displays. For a twist, a park in Broward is featuring laser shows. The Drive-In shows in 2026 are...
Light Up Lauderdale features live entertainment and it's free
Festivities for adults and youngsters, including an opportunity to hang with Santa, are featured at Light up Lauderdale. The festive event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,...
Free Holiday Light Up event in Davie with Santa & a horse parade
In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are featured. Food is...
Free food distributions, free 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...
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...
Indoor places to go when it's hot & rainy
Rainy days, hot days and frosty days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights,...
Light Up Fort Lauderdale Beach with entertainment, inflatables & Olas
Thousands of lights & Olas the beach snowman are featured at Light Up The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The festivities in 2026 are 5:30...
Vendor fair offers indoor venue with shopping & free entry
Vendor booths and DIY activities are featured at a vendor bazaar in Fort Lauderdale. The Indie Bazaar takes place monthly, and entry is free. Browse vintage items, handmade items and...
Halloween trick-or-treating in Broward
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...
Free entry for Carter Park Jamz concerts in Fort Lauderdale
Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz. Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz concerts featuring a live band and food vendors. Events 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in 2026 include:...
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...
Free outdoor films in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach offers free events featuring films at parks and occasionally at a pool. Films in 2026-2027 in Parks Often free popcorn is offered with the films while supplies last. The venues...
Free stuff on loan: Libraries offers laptops, educational toys & other gear
Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and...
Popular Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale is free
The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists from different regions with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las...
Free Halloween Bash in Oakland Park with trunk or treat & inflatables
Entry is free for a Family Halloween Bash in Oakland Park. The event in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 30, with games, inflatables, and Halloween treats....
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....
Light Up Dania includes drone show & skating rink with free entry
Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa. The event in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday,...
Wilton Manors Art Walk events
Delight in the work of local artists and the wares of other vendors. Art Walk events in Wilton Manors are usually 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. third Saturdays, and entry...
Free live bands at TY Park in Hollywood
T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park...
Farmers markets & vendor fairs
Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers' markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade,...
Putt Putt is $10 in Pembroke Pines
For a sporty date night or family excursion, perhaps putt putt golf is ideal for your agenda. AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features different 18-hole play areas, and it's $10 to...
