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Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends, family and your pet, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including free and inexpensive venues and activities. Some of the Valentine events and ideas are before or after Valentine’s Day. …
If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …
It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants. A sand sculpture is often part of the festivities. Entry is free. Food and …
Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …
For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays 50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays …
Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and it’s outdoors. Black History events in Broward include festivals, live performances, and exhibits. Tiger Trail Street …
Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2025 is February 14-23. The displays feature the work of local and international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection and light sculptures. Displays …
For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks. For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free. Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …
The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2025. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Feb. 1. 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood. Wednesday, Feb. 12. 6:15 p.m. Flint Blade, Chapman stick player. This is part of the Folk Music …
What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
Find deals and things to do in Miami-Dade, from Aventura to Homestead, Doral to Coral Gables and more.
Find deals and things to do in Broward, from Hallandale Beach to Pembroke Pines to Pompano Beach.
Find fun in Palm Beach County. Find beaches, attractions, concerts and more, plus deals and discounts.
Find discount tickets to theme parks, things to do with kids and hidden gems in and around Orlando.
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