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Urban oasis: Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

Free and cheap Halloween movies

It’s impossible to think about Halloween without thinking about all our favorite scary movies. And then there are the not-so-scary Halloween movies for kids, which are often great fun for adults as well. As we prepare to celebrate Halloween, we have compiled a list of free and cheap Halloween movies being shown in South Florida …

Back to School BOGO Offer at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is helping students, teachers, and families ease back into their routines with a  limited-time offer. Buy one, get one free burritos and bowls will be available in-store and online from Monday, Aug. 25, through Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at all locations. Guests can mix and match their favorites, including signature burritos and …

If it’s Tasty Tuesday, we must be in West Boca

You just get home from work and the kids are hungry and you’re tired. If it’s Tuesday and you’re near West Boca, you’re in luck. Here’s a weekly seasonal event for the whole family. Tasty Tuesday When: Tuesdays, weather permitting, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. Features: …

Free events at The Underline in Brickell

Free Family Day at The Underline in Brickell is taking a break for the Summer. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, enjoy fun activities, participate in yoga and meditation, listen to music and enjoy food available for purchase from local vendors. Click here to see what is coming up in September and October. Here …

Water playground at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers discount opportunity

Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and …

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 offer free or discounted entry.     Featured Event Summerween is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday August 23 with a discounted entry fee of …

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU free every Saturday

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum’s focal point is its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. The museum also has a collections and research center, films, timeline wall …

See giant bronze turtle sculpture in Dania Beach

From internationally renowned artist Wyland, a bronze and steel turtle sculpture is poised at a fresh environmental public art display in Dania Beach.  The 8,000-pound Sea Turtle Beach sculpture is part of Wyland’s global public art project, which focuses on representations of  marine life. Other Wyland pieces from that project are in Beijing and Alaska.  …

Libraries loan laptops, toys & other gear for free

Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

Where to find South Florida Oktoberfest festivities 2025

‘Tis the season to start thinking about the annual tradition of combining October and beer celebrations.  We’ve been hard at work scouring the area for 2025 Oktoberfest events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. And we’ve found some! Whether you spell it Oktoberfest or Octoberfest, you know you will find fun. Festivities traditionally include …

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