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Sunrise is presenting an art festival with an emphasis on sustainability and interactive workshops.  The festival in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and it includes live painting, entertainment and an outdoor gallery. The venue is Village Art Plaza, which is at 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise 33313. Entry, activities, and …

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Teens from schools in South Florida are building watercraft from plywood and hopping aboard their DIY boats in the Plywood Regatta in Dania Beach. Plywood Regatta event in 2026 is 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 26, and watching the floating tournament is free for spectators.  Broward students from middle and and high schools are …

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Relax outdoors in a park and delight in free live jazz entertainment. Jazz In the Park events in Lauderhill are at Lieberman Botanical Gardens, 3801 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill 33319.   Events in 2026 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The featured performer is Randy Corinthian. Portable seating and blankets are permitted, and food …

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Miami Dade College presents a series of free daytime jazz concerts through April 15, 2026, called Jazz at Wolfson at the MDC Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. Meet inside Wolfson Auditorium, Room 1261. As jazz aficionados know, the genre comes in all shapes, sizes and sounds, on piano, sax, bass, guitar, trombone, drums and more. It’s …

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Family fun doesn’t always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving different cuisines. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and …

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For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free.  Outdoor films in 2026  8 p.m. March 6 “Smurfs”  Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s wise to verify events are still scheduled before you go. For information, 954-389-4321 or refer to the Weston website. Other events in Weston. The venue is …

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If you appreciate frugal excursions, plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are ideal for a delightful date. Some are free, others are relatively inexpensive. Make the most of it. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. We also have a list …

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All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live.  It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

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