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Free and cheap things to do for Spring Break in Broward

Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …

Coral Springs offers free and inexpensive exercise programs for seniors

Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150  NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …

Get a free book every month for your kids

In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

Enjoy free Miami-Dade library resources

Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …

Hialeah Eats: Food trucks & night market

Are you looking for a break from cooking? Friday nights are tough, it’s the end of a long work week so why not turn to food trucks? The City of Hialeah’s got you covered on Friday, March 15 with the One Year Anniversary Celebration of their Hialeah Eats Food Trucks & Night Market happening from 6-10 …

Free: Documentary & VR experience, Miami

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) presents Knight New Work, a virtual reality art exhibition and documentary featuring new work by visual artist Marielle Plaisir. What: Premiere of “The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World” When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Black Archives …

Free & cheap events: Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach

The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes and family events. It’s a museum that explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world through objects and design that reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future.  The Wolfsonian …

FPL rebates & easy ideas for using less energy

For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, Florida Power & Light offers free online resources. Using less electricity helps save money on utilities fees. FPL Rebates Air-conditioning rebate of $150 for energy efficient units and following the program requirements Ceiling insulation rebate of $220 for eligible projects FPL Tips Turn off your overhead …

Happy Hour Deals in Coral Gables

House Margarita at Bodega | Photo by Ricardo Meji

Raise a glass to food and drink specials during happy hour, our favorite time of the day. Today we’re taking you on a trip to Coral Gables where you can enjoy the vibrant scene, along with budget-friendly food and drink specials every day of the week, if you plan it out right. From quesadillas and …

Free ‘Leave no Trace’ event, Boca Raton

If you enjoy hiking, camping and backpacking, REI is offering a free event to help you learn the basics and ethics of hitting the trail. Learn how to protect yourself and the natural areas and wildlife you love. Admission is free, however spaces are limited. Reserve yours at REI basics & ethics. When: Friday, Mar …

Many Palm Beach Parks & Rec programs are free or cheap

Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …

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