Free shows for kids in Weston
Free shows for kids are offered occasionally at Weston Regional Park. Entertainment in 2026 includes: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10: Mr. A Dino, an interactive and educational...
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Best festivals and events in January in Broward
If you're in Broward, you will find plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January, many of them free or inexpensive. Some of them are so enticing you...
Free drive-in film 'Wild Robot' in Sunrise
For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in film in West Broward. The PG-rated animated film in 2026 is "The Wild Robot" produced...
Kwanzaa events in Broward
Performances, workshops and activities for youngsters are featured at some of the festivities in Broward for Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday. Kwanzaa events in 2025 include Library in Fort Lauderdale Vendors...
Dazzling Winterfest Parade replay on video and it's free
Delight in the glistening Winterfest Boat Parade from your sofa. Replays of the 2025 holiday extravaganza are offered online and on television. The parade of bedazzled boats on the Intracoastal...
Taste of Dania offers free entry and discount opportunity for optional for tasting tickets
Grab some food. Delight in the live entertainment. Taste of Dania is 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, January 10, and entry and parking are free. Taste of Dania Beach offers...
Places for festive, unique & winter photos in Florida
If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer...
Things to Do New Year's Day in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to things to do and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively...
Top Things To Do in December in Broward & Plenty are Free
Parks, plazas and other public places in Broward glisten in December with festive displays, vendor fairs and festivals. A delightful variety of live performances, parades and other things to do...
Snow flurries, snowmen and free photo ops at Dania Pointe
Snow flurries and snowmen are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The events and displays are free. Parking is free. 2025 Snow events at...
Holiday events at historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale
Live performances, Santa and holiday decorations indoors and out are featured at historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale. Entry fees for some of the Whimsical Wonderland events are $40 for...
Instacart offers discount on food orders for eligible SNAP users
Instacart and some other grocery delivery businesses are offering a discount for eligible households on SNAP food programs. The offer is issued while government programs for food assistance are paused....
Plantation offers free Freebee rides to plazas, offices and restaurants
Plantatation is offering a free shuttle for lifts within a designated area that includes plenty of plazas with restaurants and shops. Download the app to request the Freebee shuttle. The...
Top festivals, deals & events in November in Broward
If you like to be out and about with family and friends, November offers plenty of festive things to do in Broward. Events in 2025 in Broward Home Show South...
Food Trucks in Tamarac
Food trucks, entertainment and games are included at free Food Truck events in Tamarac. Food truck events in 2025 are 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at...
Halloween trick or treating at The Galleria in Fort Lauderdale
Grab a bag to hold your treats. A Halloween Boo Bash at Galleria in Fort Lauderdale includes trick or treating. Halloween Boo Bash is 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. October...
Hollywood Night Out friendly event with Police & Fire departments
Hollywood police department and fire department personnel are participating in a Night Out event in ArtsPark. Night Out events are intended to promote friendly relationships with residents and public safety...
Dauer Museum of Classic Cars exhibit offers free entry for first responders
Vintage vehicles are the draw for The Dauer Museum of Classic Cars in Sunrise, which features dozens of restored automobiles displayed in vignettes representing different decades. The private museum also...
Wyland bronze turtle & reef sculpture on display in Dania Beach
From internationally renowned artist Wyland, a bronze and steel turtle sculpture is poised at a new environmental public art display in Dania Beach. The 8,000-pound Sea Turtle Beach sculpture is...
Library in Broward offers free open mic events
Sing. Strum the guitar. Share your talents with others, or sit back and delight in the show. Free acoustic open mic events are offered at a regional library in North...
Live 'Living Room' performances at Ely House in Pompano Beach for $10
Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2025 include: 7 p.m. May 22 Betty Padgett 7...
Festivals & events in October in Broward
Oktoberfest, Halloween hooplas and Hispanic Heritage events are among the array of delightful things to do in October in Broward, including plenty that are free or relatively inexpensive. Pumpkin patches,...
See sea turtles at environmental education venue in Hollywood
Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and...
Best festivals & entertainment in September in Broward
If you're eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events in September that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities. Great for date...
Old Davie School offers vintage displays and events
Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events...
Stock up on storm & safety supplies in Florida without paying taxes
Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm and safety supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. Instead of a shopping event on designated dates,...
Festivals & Events in August in Broward
Free events featuring live bands and art walks are among great things to do in August in Broward. Best Events in August in Broward Back to School events Plenty of...
Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale
For a deal at a popular Fort Lauderdale historical attraction, teens and youngsters 17 and younger enter free with adults paying $25. The deal at Bonnet House in 2025 is...
Discount vouchers for swimming lessons in Broward
Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a vouchers for discounts on swimming instruction for kids, teens and adults. The vouchers are valued at $55 to $200 for lessons at...
Free entry for youth talent show in Lauderhill
For an indoor event that features a variety of local entertainment, Lauderhill is offering a talent show. The show features students in grades 6 - 12 from Broward. The talent...
If you're skipping fireworks, other things to do Independence Day in Broward
Parades. Picnics. Water parks. Plenty of events and things to do on Fourth of July don't involve fireworks. Plenty are free. With a wide variety of things to do, it's...
Fourth of July fireworks, parades & drone shows in Broward
Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment with bands and other performers. Many are...
Events, Festivals & Things To Do in July in Broward
Indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of free and inexpensive things to do in July in Broward. Grab a favorite beverage and pick your favorites. Free & Inexpensive events in...
Not open until further notice Family Farms in Davie offers U-pick sunflowers & zinnias, petting farm & events
The farm is not open until further notice Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm...
IHOP offers deals
Hungry bargain hunters will want to hop over to IHOP for some tasty savings. The popular diner offers Value menu breakfast dish deals at participating locations While the promotion is...
Pet adoption deals in Broward
Lots of wonderful pets are available for adoption at shelters in South Florida. If you're interested in enhancing your family with a dog, kitty or bunny, some shelters and rescue...
Things to do with kids this summer in Broward, lots are free & inexpensive
When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun and interesting things to do. Maybe educational. Especially, if those activities are free,...
Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanfront promenade
Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida. For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free...
Deerfield Beach Arboretum offers free entry
For an easy nature excursion, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is "Tree Zoo." Entry is free....
Free Earth Day Festival in Sunrise
For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with entertainment, eco-art projects, and eco games. Earth Day festival in 2026 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with...
Wet & Wild Egg Splash in Tamarac
Events at public pools and water playgrounds add extra fun to egg hunts. Wet and Wild Egg Splash in 2025 is 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday April 5, and...
Bike event in Weston offers helmet fittings & free helmets
For youngsters and others who enjoy tooling around on wheels, lots of recreation departments in Broward offer events that focus on information about bikes and bicycle safety. Some include bike...
