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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.

Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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Occasionally, it’s nice to be a tourist in your own town. International Museum Day offers opportunities to nab deals on entry to local venues in Broward. International Museum Day in 2024 is May 18, and a few museums are offering deals. Museum deals include History Fort Lauderdale 231 S.W. Second Avenue,  Fort Lauderdale 33301, 954-463-4431, …

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Nature hikes and a scavenger hunt are featured at Long Key in Davie for Kids To Parks Day, a national initiative that promotes outdoor play. Kids To Parks Day in 2024 is Saturday, May 18, and includes events in Plantation and Oakland Park.  Long Key is  a Broward Parks and Recreation natural area, 954-357-8797, is …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Many events are free or inexpensive. In winter, South …

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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, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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Organizers of Kids To Parks Day events are offering enticing activities nationwide to promote outdoor play. Plantation is featuring a Kids To Parks Day event, which in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Saturday, May 18, with free entry. The event in Plantation includes: lawn games rec truck nature activity sidewalk drawing music The …

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Water safety information and free access to swim in the pool are featured at a Water Safety Day event at a public pool in Davie. The event in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with free entry.  Refreshments are provided. The event includes a DJ, kids activities, and water safety information.  …

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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 with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

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Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out.  Feel free to use your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020. Single-use plastic items like …

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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. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May  18, at Wimberly Field.  Parking is free.  The …

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