Games focusing on water safety, food vendors and entertainment are featured at Water Safety Family Fun Day in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday March 10 and entry is free. The venue is Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312 on the Riverwalk promenade along The …
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Delight in Scottish food, Scottish dancing and Scottish athletics at an event in Plantation. Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games in 2025 is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Plantation Heritage Park, at 1100 Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317. The festival offers exciting athletic events, pipe and drums, highland dancing and …
Exhibits about protecting the environment and live bands are featured at an Earth Day festival oceanside in Hollywood. Mother Ocean Music Festival is at the Hollywood Bandshell, on Johnson Street at the beach. The festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and it’s free to attend. Parking fees apply. Entertainment …
If you out and about Presidents’ Day, plenty of free and inexpensive things to do are offered in South Florida. Some are ideal for families with kids, or with adult friends or on your own. In 2024 Presidents’ Day is February 19, and keep reading for ideas for fun in Broward, greater Palm Beach and …
Regardless of the weather, live webcams offer virtual excursions to South Florida sights and attractions, including shorelines, and piers. Waves roll ashore. Sunshine — or rain — sparkles on the ocean’s surface. Palm fronds sway. From home, soak up dazzling ocean scenes and other sights from South Florida, including zoos, parks and shopping districts. Some …
Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to live music. Coral Springs is hosting a concert and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Events in 2024 include 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday February 10, with entertainment, vendors and face painting. The band rocks out with hits from Earth, …
Free vaccines for pets are offered occasionally at parks and other venues in Broward. The free opportunities usually include microchips for identification. Broward Animal Care rabies vaccinations in 2024 include 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday February 17 at Woodville Dog Park, 1500 SW 83rd Avenue, North Lauderdale 33068. Registration is not required. Parking is …
Delight in exciting events, live entertainment and interactive displays offered for Lauderdale Art Week in Broward. Lauderdale Art Week in 2025 is January 25 – February 2 and plenty of the events and exhibits are free. Theater performances and some other events require a fee. Lauderdale Art Week events include Ignite Broward Ignite Broward features …
On weekends and holidays, Broward regional parks require entry fees. Regional Parks include Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield, Tree Tops Park in Davie and several others that usually offer an array of amenities. Previously weekend fees were $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older. Those fees were revised. For some, the revised weekend fees …
If you drive an electric vehicle, some EV stations for powering up are free to use. The stations are at libraries, parks, and other venues. At some stations, access requires a designated app. Stations that are free to use usually are slower versions, ideal for workers and others who are leaving their vehicles for a …
The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district featuring fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2025 include: Saturday and Sunday, January …