Don't-miss festivals and events in February in Broward

If you like a selection of free and inexpensive things to do, Broward offers a variety of events that likely fit your fancy. Lively festivals and other events are ideal for frugal excursions with family, friends, and yourself.

February includes the Orange Blossom Festival and Parade, Butterfly Festival, Black History Month exhibits and festivals, Valentine's Day, Ignite Broward arts festival and others.

Plenty of events are free. Parking is often free. Occasionally parking fees may apply.

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Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Entry is free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Soul Fest is is Friday, February 6, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with live entertainment, kids area, and food trucks offering food and drinks for purchase.

The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Parking is free. Soul Fest festivities are among various events in Broward in recognition of Black History Month.

Namaste Indian Art & Food Festival

Namaste Indian Festival features foods, dancing, and wares of India. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth Street, Pompano Beach 33060. Register on the Namaste Indian Festival website for free tickets.

One Tamarac unity festival

The One Tamarac multicultural festival includes a laser show, kids zone and live entertainment 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, February 7, and entry is free. It offers food vendors, exhibits and rides. The featured performer is Kevin Lyttle. The event is at Tamarac Sports complex, 9901 NW 77 Street.

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Woofstock in Sunrise

Woofstock in Sunrise is free event for dogs & people

Leash up your best furry friend for a lively event. Woofstock festival for people and dogs is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday February 7, and entry is free. It's at Pawgrass at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44 Street, Sunrise. The event includes pet vendors, Frisbee show, and Sunrise Police K-9 demonstration.

Pioneer Days in Deerfield

Pioneer Days with a parade, bands and artisan vendors in Deerfield

The parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, February 14, from St. Ambrose Catholic School, east on Hillsboro Boulevard, north on A1A, south on the beach

Pioneer Days are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m Saturday February 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue.

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Valentine's Day

Plenty of free and inexpensive things to do Valentine's Day.

Nicole Yarling

Nicole Yarling in Pompano Beach

Vocalist and Violinist Nicole Yarling performs in Pompano Beach & it's free

Vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19 with free reservations offered online.

The venue is Pompano Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach 33060. The performance includes Gold Coast Jazz Society Band.

Art Walk in Oakland Park

Oakland Park Art Walk is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 21, with participating artists are featured at booths at and around Art Fusion Galleries, 3496 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park. Local restaurants are offering food for purchase. Parking is free.

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Art Walk in Hollywood

Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk event 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 21, offers tours, vendors & live entertainment

Tiger Trail Parade & Festival in Pompano Beach

Drumlines from local high schools and other live entertainment are included at the Tiger Trail parade and festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, in Pompano Beach. Tiger Trail festivities in recognition of Black History Month are at MLK Jr. Boulevard and Northwest Sixth Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060.

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Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek

Free Butterfly Festival in North Broward

The Butterfly Festival is 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, with free entry. The event includes free rides, live entertainment and fireworks.

The festival is at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., which does not offer vehicle parking. Free shuttle service is offered 1:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Butterfly Parking Lot, 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek. A bike valet station is at Sabal Pines Park.

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Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale

Sistrunk Parade & Festival

The parade at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, features steppers, floats and vintage vehicles. The route is Lincoln Park, 600 NW 19th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33311, east on Sistrunk Boulevard to Northwest Ninth Avenue.

The festival is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 28 on Sistrunk Boulevard from Northwest Ninth Avenue to Northwest 13th Avenue. The event includes live bands, games, and vendors. A Kids Zone is included.

Orange Blossom Festival in Davie

The Orange Blossom Festival & Parade in Davie Festival is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, with lots of free live entertainment. The event also includes vendors and things to do for kids.
Most Orange Blossom Festival events are at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. Parking is free.

Free events with live entertainment

Wednesdays – Sundays Bands perform on beach at Hollywood Bandshell
Free live Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
February 7 Rock The Park in Plantation
February 7 live music in Weston
February 20 Tunes & Trucks in Sunrise

Events with a fee

Florida Renaissance Festival

Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival weekends February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and weekends in March, offers some discount opportunities for eligible patrons. The Renaissance Festival is at Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach.

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show is Friday, January 30, through Sunday, February 1, with hundreds of booths and displays from home improvement and home products businesses. The shows include speakers and and a display of decorated room vignettes produced by designers.

If you purchase tickets prior to the event, you can get a deal. Discounts include 2-for-1 deal with 2 tickets for $14, or 1 ticket for $10, while the promotion is offered. Regular prices usually are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and $1 for kids ages 4-12.

Flamingo Fest at Flamingo Gardens

Flamingo Fest is 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, with artists painting live and flamingo dress-up events with prizes for adults and kids. The venue is Flamingo Gardens in Davie, entry fees apply and opportunities for discounts are offered.

Don’t-miss festivals and events in February in Broward