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Ikea in Sunrise is hosting a free performance featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. Saturday, September 6, with registration required online.  Activities are offered at the store prior to the performance.  Ikea is at 151 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise 33325 Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow …

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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Discount opportunities are offered.  Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place …

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Here’s a free advance screening of “The Long Walk,” from chill master Stephen King. It’s an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: How far could you go? The Long Walk BROWARD When: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (R) Where: Regal Dania Pointe, 128 Sunset Drive, Dania …

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 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays.  The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.  The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.    Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 2-for-1 discounts in September for Broward Attractions & Museums Month 20% discount, …

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For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

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AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features putt-put golf, with two 18-hole play areas. Here are the regular fees for  miniature golf: $13 Mondays – Fridays for 18 holes, $15 for 36 holes  $14 Saturdays & Sundays for  18 holes, $16 for 36 holes Discount opportunity 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays kids 12 and younger  play …

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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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