How can you have fun this weekend without emptying your wallet? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Broward this weekend.
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Nab a free ride in Pompano in an electric vehicle with a spunky, fun design. The free shuttle service offers transportation within designated areas of Pompano, including Piers in Pompano Beach Downtown district for shopping & restaurants beachfront & beachfront hotels The shuttle service is available as of April 26. For requesting shuttles, use the …
Vintage vehicles are the draw for a private attraction in Sunrise, which features dozens of restored automobiles displayed in vignettes representing different decades. Regular entry fees are $6 for ages 4-14 & $12 for adults. Entry is free for first responders and active U.S. military The venue is open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. week …
If you like vodka & rum, a distillery in South Florida offers opportunities for tours and tastings. Shady Distillery offers Tours & Tasting events for $20, or $22.85, per adult age 21 & older. The $22.85 price includes fees. The tour & tasting includes sights and scents associated with fermenting & bottling photo opps 2 …
Westfield Broward in Plantation is home for fun & fresh venues, including Young At Art, also known as YAA, a popular family-friendly attraction, which previously was in Davie. Young At Art NOW Gallery Young At Art is open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sundays – Thursdays & 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays …
Designer clothing, furniture, apparel, appliances, toys, electronic items and decorative items are sold at bargain prices at thrift stores in South Florida Some stores sell a wide array of merchandise and others are more focused and limited, with an emphasis on furniture, fine apparel or kids’ items. If you’re interested in making money from your own unwanted items, …
Whip up yummy dishes at home with recipes from favorite South Florida restaurants. Fort Lauderdale’s tourism office features an article on its website sharing recipes including Spaghetti al Pomodoro from Casa D’Angelo linguini & clams from Cafe Martorano vegetarian chili from American Social bacon-wrapped maduros from Colada Cuban Cafe crab or chicharron guacamole from Lona …
Residents interested in information about financial aid, food pantries & other social services resources for individuals and families are welcome to simply dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Broward is a free health and human services helpline providing support and valuable information about local agencies and organizations offering resources related to specific issues. Connecting with 2-1-1 Broward counselors …
Warmer temperatures of South Florida offer residents an opportunity to watch Florida’s favorite weird animal, the manatee. In the winter, they can be seen swimming throughout South Florida’s coastal waterways, including the New River and Biscayne Bay. Free Manatee App The free “I Spy A Manatee” app was created to protect the giant manatees from …
Senior Touchline is a free phone program for keeping in touch with older adults who live alone. Offered by 2-1-1 Broward, interested seniors age 60 and older may register online or 954-640-5800 Staff members and trained volunteers phone residents at the requested time and days. Read another articles From home, download e-books & other digital …
Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf, stand-up paddleboard and skimboard lessons Saturdays at 7 a.m. The lessons are for ages 5 and older, weather permitting. The number of participants is limited. To attend, participants register online , via phone @ 954-427-4929, or sign a waiver in the store before the lesson. Island …
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