If you appreciate frugal excursions, plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are ideal for a delightful date. Some are free, others are relatively inexpensive. Make the most of it. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. We also have a list …
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Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …
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 offered June, July and August, and includes entry to the historical house and the lavish gardens at the 35-acre beachfront property. Bonnet House, 954-703-2614, is …
Sunrise Parks & recreation department offers an outdoor event space — Village Art Plaza — that is packed with sculptures and other vibrant outdoor art displays. Entry for many events is free. Parking is free. Village Art Plaza is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Events in 2025 at Village Art Plaza include Food …
Funk. Jazz. R&B music. Popular South Florida performers are featured at Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach. The concert series celebrating the history and culture of African Americans. The events are usually 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.second Sundays with $10 tickets. Tickets are $10 online. No tickets are sold at the door. Performances 6 p.m. – …
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 participating venues, which include public parks with pools. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website. With water safety so important, the vouchers are intended to offset …
Load up the youngsters. A free back-to-school drive-in movie is featured in North Broward. Drive-in films in 2025 include 8 p.m. Saturday, August 9 “Moana 2” with food trucks The venue is the Butterfly parking lot at 5280 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek 33063, east of the casino. Sign up for South Florida on the …
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 show in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and entry is free. The venue is Lauderhill Performing Arts, 3800 Northwest 11th …
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. In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …
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 easy to make the holiday ideal for you. Things to do Fourth of July without fireworks Broward Parks Broward Regional Parks are waiving the usual …
While plenty of towns in Florida feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for its Independence Day extravaganza, with fireworks and festivities July 3 and for July 4, there’s a parade. Weston Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Weston Hometown Fourth of July in 2025 in Weston includes fireworks, games and …