Posted by: 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.
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Here are the best free and enexpensive things to do in Broward in February 2024.
Soul Fest in Oakland Park
Entry is free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park
Groove to tunes by The Old Skool Gang. Soul Fest in 2024 is Friday 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. February 9, with live entertainment 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 an various events in Broward in recognition of Black History Month.
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ArtLit in Lauderhill
Free ArtLit features activities & performances in Lauderhill
ArtLit is 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, February 10 in Lauderhill. The free event includes a variety of activities and entertainment including storytelling, steel drums and other performances. The emphasis is on Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad-Tobago. The venue is Lauderhill Central Park library, 3810 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311.
Pioneer Days in Deerfield
Pioneer Days, Parade & Art Stroll in Deerfield
Live Bands. Artists from around the United States. Fireworks.
Pioneer Days in 2024 are 10 a.m. – 10 p.m Saturday February 17 and 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday February 18 at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue.
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Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek
Free Butterfly Festival in North Broward
The Butterfly Festival is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, with free entry. The event includes free rides, Aloha Islanders show and other live entertainment and fireworks.
Performances include Ricky Valido at 2 p.m. and it's 24K Magic with Bruno Mars favorites at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale
The parade 8:30 a.m. February 24 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 about 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. February 24 on Sistrunk Boulevard from Northwest Ninth Avenue to Northwest 13th Avenue. The event includes live bands, games, and vendors. A Kid's Zone is included.
Orange Blossom Festival in Davie
Orange Blossom Festival & Parade in Davie
The Orange Blossom Festival is Friday – Sunday February 23-25 includes lots of free live entertainment including Whiskey Six, Shane Duncan Band and others. The event also includes vendors and fun for kids.
Most Orange Blossom Festival events are at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. Parking is free.
If you like vehicles, Old Davie School is hosting a car show 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. February 25, tied in with the festival. Old Davie School, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Entry is free. Parking is free.
If you want to display a vehicle, the registration fee is $15 or $20 at the event.
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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 in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday February 3, and entry is free. It's at Pawgrass at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44 Street, Sunrise. The event includes pet vendors, Air K9z Frisbee show, and Sunrise Police K-9 demonstration.
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Night Hikes in Broward Parks
Delight in the sights, sounds and scents of nature. Several Broward parks offer night hikes led by a parks naturalist. Fees fare usually $5, and registration and reservations are usually required.
- 5:30 p.m. Friday February 2 Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Drive, 954-357-8776, $5, reservations recommended
- 7:30 p.m. February 2 Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198, $5, reservations required
- 6 p.m. Friday February 16 Military Trail Natural Area, 4600 Military Trail, Pompano, 954-357-8109, $5, reservations required
- 7 p.m. Saturday February 24 Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie, 954-357-8797, $5, reservations required
- Saturday February 24 Markham Park, 954-357-8868 $5, reservations required
Valentine's Day weddings
Register to participate in a group wedding and vow renewal event February 14 in Fort Lauderdale. Apply for a wedding license and register by February 9, if space is available. Regular fees apply for wedding licenses.
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Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show
Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show offers discounts
Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show Friday-Sunday February 2-4 features hundreds of booths and displays from home improvement and home products businesses. The shows usually include speakers and and a display of decorated room vignettes produced by designers. The featured speaker is Bryan Baeumler of HGTV.
If you purchase tickets prior to the event, snag 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.
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