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For free entertainment out in the fresh air, Gulfstream Park Village in Hallandale Beach features performances, including popular local duos, trios and DJs. Gulfstream Park Village is an open-air shopping, entertainment and dining plaza at 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale 33009. Parking is free. Performances are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. weather permitting Entertainment includes …

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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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The delightful Las Olas Oceanside Park, occasionally referred to as LOOP,  offers exciting events, festivals, live entertainment, fitness programs and vendor fairs. Usually events are free. The park is at  3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 Events at LOOP   Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques & Artisan Market Vendors events are usually  …

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Hollywood Historical Society is hosting a festival for a favorite tropical treat. The Mango Festival in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 24 outdoors, 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood 33020. Parking is free. The event includes mango tastings, mango recipes and mangoes for purchase. Entertainment and activities for kids are included. Free & inexpensive …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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Entertainment, vendors and opportunities to receive a free book while supplies last are featured at a kids BookFest in Fort Lauderdale. The family event in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 3, and entry is free. Register on the BookFest website. The festival features Orisirisi African Folklore and other live performers. It’s at …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: …

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