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Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

For youngsters and families, Hollywood offers Boo Bash at ArtsPark. Boo Bash in 2024 is 5 p.m. to about 10 p.m. Friday, October 25, with free entry.  At 8 p.m. is a free outdoor movie in the park. The film is “The Goonies.” The event includes a costume fashion show at 7 p.m. and food …

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Decorate pumpkins. Play games. Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food trucks, pumpkin bowling and adult beverages.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 12, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees, usually about $1 to $5, apply for various activities. Food and beverages …

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Springtime Farms is offering a Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch attraction with activities in Pembroke Pines. The events in 2024 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends September 28 through October 27.  Admission for the Fest is: $14, receive $2 off that price if you mention a Facebook discount when paying. $12 for seniors. $12 …

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German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Oktoberfest in 2024 is 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 12, with discount opportunities for beer tasting tickets. Tickets are $49.87 with tax and fee before the event and $55 at the event if tickets are not …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie, a popular botanical and wildlife attraction, is offering Harvest Festival events. The  events in 2024 are weekends in October included with regular entry fees. Harvest Festival Weekend events include themes, hayrides, farm animals, photo ops, pony rides and entertainment. October 5-6 Pirates weekend October 12-13 Pirates weekend  October 26-27 Halloween weekend …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families and a spooky drive-thru for adults are offered at parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2024 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event …

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You can get discount for enchanting Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.  The popular walk-through attraction, which is at Tradewinds Park in North Broward, features free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age …

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Hollywood offers free Halloween events for kids and families and for adults. Halloween events 2024 in Hollywood Hollyweird for adults A vibrant Halloween event for grownups is Hollyweird. The block party is on Hollywood Boulevard at 19th and 20th Avenues in downtown Hollywood. The event is 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, October 26, and …

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Tamarac Parks and Recreation is featuring Halloween and Fall festivities, including Halloween Hoopla. Events in 2024 include Halloween Hoopla Halloween Hoopla is 6 p.m. to 8:30  p.m. Friday, October 18, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Entry is free. The first 500 kids receive free treats.  The event includes entertainment, bounce houses and games. …

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The Family Fall Festival in Plantation will offer all kinds of family fun and a Halloween vibe. The festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free. The event includes games inflatables Halloween treats food and …

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