If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …
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Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442. Splash Adventure Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation Water playground fees & …
For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …
Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Two sales tax holidays are offered in 2024 for hurricane supplies, including lots of everyday products. The sales tax holidays in 2024 are June 1 …
Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. …
Old Davie School is rocking out featuring the six-piece rock party band Apache Dragon. The live show is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024, outdoors in the shady area of the historical museum. Old Davie School, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Entry and parking are free. Bring portable seats and blankets. …
Oakland Park Parks and Recreation Division is offering water games, slides and activities for Kids to Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a national event promoting outdoor play. Oakland Park free Kids To Parks Day event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Wimberly Field. Parking is free. The …
Pack your favorite towel. Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation department is offering dive-in movies. Dive-in movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17: “Jaws” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12: “Elemental” Entry is free. Snacks are offered for purchase. Feel free to take a dip in the pool. The …
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 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. third Saturdays on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment featuring a magician. Downtown Hollywood is …
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks. Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz. Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …
Readers of South Florida on the Cheap have a chance to attend a free advance screening of “The Garfield Movie,” which opens in theaters May 24, 2024. “The Garfield Movie” is an animated film based on the popular comic-strip character Garfield. The original “grumpy” cat is voiced by Christopher Pratt. His father is voiced by …
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