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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 out and about, some parks, natural areas, restaurants, attractions, lights displays and shopping plazas are open for fun, entertainment and food on Thanksgiving Day in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Maybe you want to take your relatives on a day trip to the next county. You will find lots of sights to …

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Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School Museum, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry.    Old Davie School Historical Museum, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 33314 Entry fees Regular entry fees …

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Deerfield Beach is featuring outdoor films at public parks.  Entry is free. The movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Friday, October 18: “Hocus Pocus”  at Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth Street, Deerfield Beach,  Other Halloween events in Broward 7 p.m. Friday, November 15: at Sullivan Park, 1700 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach 7 p.m. …

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If you like to be out and about with family and friends, November offers plenty of festive things to do in Broward. Weston features ‘Wonka’ For frugal entertainment, Weston Regional Park  offers occasional outdoor movies that are free. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 the film is “Wonka” Weston  Regional Park, which  is at 20200 Saddle …

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Treat yourself to live concerts at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, November 2. Festival Singers of Florida concert. 4 p.m. Sunday, December 15. First Presbyterian Church Christmas Concert, free entry with premium tickets for $40. Venue …

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Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the park on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered for purchase. Other amenities and interesting features …

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If you appreciate frugal fun, you can definitely find a free or cheap activity for date night in Broward. Plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are free and romantic, with the right partner. Other activities are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, …

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Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

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Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s’mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park.  The price is $4  with registration and payment is required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in …

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