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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.

If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2024 in Broward Latin Fest In Oakland Park, Latin Fest is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, September …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

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For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

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Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

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The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  Fees for the waterpark at T-Y Park: $9.50 per …

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Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2024 are at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Upcoming performances include: August 22: Nikki Kidd and the Nikki Kidd Band. September 26: Arlene Coutee Tickets are $10. Ely House Museum is at 1500 NW Sixth Avenue, Pompano …

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Outdoor public art installations provide opportunities to admire works of art in an informal setting. Often, they’re great for enticing photo ops. Dania is displaying some of its public art in a venue dubbed Arts Park. Entry is free. Parking is free. Dania Arts Park includes Sculpture ‘Let Love Guide Your Way’ by Lloyd Gorodesky …

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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 …

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Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in the rhythms of the Jagged Edge band  at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2024 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the …

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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.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and free …

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