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Free entertainment, fitness & other events at Dania Pointe

If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Dania Improv, Puttshack and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …

Free outdoor Bingo at park in Broward with prizes

It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2025 are usually third Sundays, and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event includes entertainment and prizes. The venue is Village Art …

Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

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 …

Holidays at Zoo Miami: Dazzling ‘Zoo Lights’ discount for early birds

Zoo Lights Miami

Some resident “animals” at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction’s annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 21 through December 30, 2025. If you buy your tickets before November 20, you can get a discount. Families and children of all ages are invited to immerse themselves …

Free films outdoors in Weston

For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free.  Outdoor films in 2026 include 7:30 p.m. January 24 “Superman”  8 p.m. March 6 “Smurfs”  Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s wise to verify events are still scheduled before you go. For information, 954-389-4321 or refer to the Weston website. Other …

Free Kwanzaa event at library in Fort Lauderdale

Vendors from black owned businesses, African dance and other performances are featured at a Kwanzaa event at the African-American Library in Fort Lauderdale.  The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 27, with a focus on respect for African people globally. Workshops and activities for kids are offered.  The library is …

Sonic Drive-In offers $1.99 value menu with 6 popular items

BOOM! Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among hungry bargain hunters with its popular value menu.  Enjoy one of six popular menu items for just $1.99. Diners can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, chicken wrap and Bubble Slush.  Photo: Sonic Drive-In The $1.99 Value Menu is available for …

Farmers markets & vendor fairs in South Florida

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

Kids-Eat-Free deal at TGI Fridays

For families dining out with youngsters, Kids Eat Free deals are kind to the wallet.  Participating TGI Fridays restaurants are offering Kids Eat Free deals.  For everyone Tuesdays to December 30, receive a free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree at regular price for patrons dining in the restaurant For SNAP EBT users …

Pompano Soulful Sundays features popular performers, entry is $10

Funk. Jazz. R&B music. Popular South Florida performers are featured at Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach. The concert series celebrates the history and culture of African American musicians. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. Tickets are $10 online. No tickets are sold at the door. …

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