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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 …

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Butterfly World is a popular walk-through attraction in North Broward with free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discount opportunities are offered. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age 3-11 and free for age 2 and younger. However, …

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Nab a free game at Puttshack, which is opening at Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach.  Puttshack is an indoor venue that features a nightclub vibe with high-tech mini golf, where the golf balls keep track of your points.  Featured holiday deals  Black Friday Promo online while promotion is offered,  with $50 in gift cards …

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Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18  Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22  …

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Porcelain, pottery and glassware from local and international artists are on display at WMODA in Hollywood. Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts, referred to as WMODA, is at 3250 North 29th Avenue, Hollywood 33020.   Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Free and inexpensive things to do   ;

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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

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For an easy nature excursion, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is “Tree Zoo.” Entry is free.  The arboretum is on about nine acres with a walking path. The route includes flowering tropical fruit trees, exotics, palms, wetlands, bamboo, natives, butterfly garden, …

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Snow flurries and snowmen are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The events and displays are free.  Parking is free. 2025 Snow events at Dania Pointe  Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 28 to December 28 7 p.m. Sundays November …

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Live performances, Santa and holiday decorations indoors and out  are featured at historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry fees for some of the Whimsical Wonderland events are $40 for adults, $35 for members, $15 for ages 13-17, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and younger.  Entry for adults includes two drink tickets.  …

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If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Dania Improv, Puttshack and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …

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