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Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with free entry ArtServe Fort Lauderdale  The venue  offers a gallery and gift shop with an emphasis on work featuring South Florida artists. It is usually …

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Feel free to dance. The Miramar Latin Music Festival offers free entry. The festivities in 2025  are 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at the Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar.  Entertainers include: Sonora Poncena Salasa band Raul Gallimore and band Salsa  Jory Boy Millie Quezada  The event is in …

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Food, folk dancing and games are featured at Oktoberfest festivities in Oakland Park. Alpine Express performs.  German-style beers & Bavarian foods will be offered for purchase. Rides and activities for kids are part of the event. Oakland Park Oktoberfest for 2024 is: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 4 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. …

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If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2025 in Broward Water slides in Parkland  Back to school Splash Bash is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. …

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For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

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For kids who like water slides, Parkland is offering Splash Bash.  The back to school bash includes entertainment, games and food vendors. Water slides are featured.  The event in 2025 is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, September 6, and entry is free. It’s at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. Parking is free. …

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Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

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The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Artistic Co-Executive Director and Conductor Daniel Andai, will present a concert celebrating Miami’s Hispanic community, with several special guests, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Sanctuary of the Arts at 410 Andalusia Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and …

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Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing. Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Historic spots such as Fairchild …

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