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If you appreciate frugal fun, delighting your sweetie with a lovely inexpensive or free date is doable.  Plenty of entertaining events and interesting activities in Broward are free. Others are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. Ideas for Free & Inexpensive Dates …

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When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free, cheap or come with a discount. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offer lots of fun and entertainment for families, both indoors and outdoors.   We have beaches, parks and …

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Landmark Theatres at Merrick Park has a Retro Replay weekly film series of modern and vintage favorite films. The movies also came with a retro admission charge: $5 for Loyalty members. The classic films are shown at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. The theme for April 2024 is New Hollywood. Here are the films: April 2: …

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Getting discounts at the box office can be as tricky as the latest suspense thriller or full of laughs like a comedy. Going to the movies can be an expensive adventure, especially for families.  However, movie lovers can also be superstar savers at Regal Cinemas. Even those who must see new releases can save a …

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The Rooftop Cinema Club is Miami’s first al fresco movie theater at 1212 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Tickets run a bit more than your typical movie theatre starting at $19.75 per person, but they include a traditional lounge seat that adjusts with a cushion so that you’re comfortable and personal headphones!  For more information and to …

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Florida’s Hollywood offers lots of fun events. Free live music. Free family-friendly films. Festivals. Unique attractions are also part of the town’s appeal. For example, Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanside pedestrian promenade.   Live entertainment at Hollywood Beach Bandshell Free live entertainment is usually featured 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays at …

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For free, Broward Library offers events, and apps and online resources for downloading films, TV shows, audio-books, e-books, language lessons, and other entertaining, educational & useful features. For kids, teens & adults, exciting & educational electronic devices are free — on loan — from participating local libraries.  Read Broward libraries loan electronic & robotic devices, …

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Online entertainment options continue rolling in. There’s just so much to see!  In addition to all the Netflix, Amazon and Hulu binge-watching you can stand, we’ve got some movies with South Florida connections to share with you. Streaming through local cinemas or other outlets, these movies touch on a wide range of topics, from family …

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Redbox may be known for its little red kiosks everywhere. However, they offer more entertainment than just disc rentals.  The entertainment company just introduced FREE Live TV with dozens of family friendly channels. You can watch movies and TV shows at no cost. Even better, there is no subscription or sign-in required. Just sit back with your mobile …

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The Miami-Dade County Public Library System has an online presence via the Hoopla site and digital app as well as Freegal Music and OverDrive Collection. That means that you can check out free movies, music and audiobooks to use on your phone, computer or other devices. Library cardholders register for an account on the website or …

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