Entertainment

Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out.  Films include: Friday, Jan. 8, 2026: How to Train Your Dragon Friday, Jan. 23: Superman (2025) Friday, Jan. 30: Tron Ares Feel free to …

The City of Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment outdoors at different venues. Music Under the Stars  Music Under The Stars events are the second Fridays of the month, except in June, July and August. Bands perform on the Great Lawn, at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Live events, when offered, usually …

Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events, usually every other Wednesday, include a lesson at 7:450 p.m. and a dance event at 8:30 p.m. with a DJ playing Swing and Jazz. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $6 for students. The …

If you’re in Broward, you will find plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January, many of them free or inexpensive. Some of them are so enticing you may want to drive in from Miami-Dade or Palm Beach county. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is …

For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in film in West Broward.  The PG-rated animated film in 2026 is “The Wild Robot” produced by DreamWorks Animation 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, and entry is free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and food vendors are at the event if …

Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Every …

Delight in the glistening Winterfest Boat Parade from your sofa.  Replays of the 2025 holiday extravaganza are offered online and on television.  The parade of bedazzled boats on the Intracoastal Waterway, which occurs earlier in December, is among the highlights of the holidays in Broward.  Replays of Winterfest Boat Parade on TV and online YouTube …

Grab some food. Delight in the live entertainment.  Taste of Dania is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, January 10, and entry and parking are free.  Taste of Dania Beach offers food and beverages for purchase.  The event includes games, face painting, and entertainment.  Tasting Tickets Tasting tickets offer access to nibbles from a selection of …

Sunrise Parks & recreation department offers an outdoor event space Village Art Plaza that is packed with sculptures and other vibrant outdoor art displays. Entry for many events is free. Parking is free. Village Art Plaza is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Events in 2026 at Village Art Plaza include World Art Day  …

Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward with free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount opportunities are offered. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for age 2 and younger. However, …

Parks, plazas and other public places in Broward glisten in December with festive displays, vendor fairs and festivals. A delightful variety of live performances, parades and other things to do are free or relatively inexpensive for kids, teens and adults.  Free & Inexpensive Things to do in December in Broward   2025 events  Holiday Lights & …