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The City of Sunrise offers various opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy free or inexpensive athletic and fitness activities. On the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., people can enjoy Soca Step Dance Aerobics. The fun takes place at City Park 6600 Sunset Strip. Participants are …

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For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

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Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

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Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

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The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …

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Indoor Living Room performances featuring regional artists are featured at the Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. The events in 2024 are at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Upcoming performances include: August 22: Nikki Kidd and the Nikki Kidd Band. September 26: Arlene Coutee Tickets are $10. Ely House Museum is at 1500 NW Sixth Avenue, Pompano …

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Outdoor public art installations provide opportunities to admire works of art in an informal setting. Often, they’re great for enticing photo ops. Dania is displaying some of its public art in a venue dubbed Arts Park. Entry is free. Parking is free. Dania Arts Park includes Sculpture ‘Let Love Guide Your Way’ by Lloyd Gorodesky …

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Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out.  Feel free to use your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Single-use plastic items …

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Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in the rhythms of the Jagged Edge band  at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2024 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the …

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Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they can help give children a healthy perspective of where they fit in, between the past and the future. And thanks to the Museums for All …

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For indoor entertainment that’s friendly to your budget, the Sunrise branch library shows favorite old films for free. And that’s not the only Broward library that shows free movies. You can also find free movies at libraries in North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Imperial Point (Fort Lauderdale), Tyrone Bryant (Fort Lauderdale), West Regional (Pembroke Pines), Main …

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