Events-Broward

Here are the top free events, discounts and deals for having fun while saving money in Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward this week.

Festivals. Outdoor movies and live music. Events in Margate are usually free and ideal for family excursions. Events in Margate include 2024 events Free event: 7:30 p.m. September 21 the outdoor film is “Kung Fu Panda 4” Events are at Margate sports complex, 1695 Banks Road. Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in …

If you like to shop or are just looking, Fort Lauderdale Art Walk  is an outdoor event featuring local artists, artisans  and other vendors, food for purchase and entertainment. Fort Lauderdale Art Walk is usually 6 p.m. to about 11 p.m. the last Saturday of the month, in the area around 844 NE 4th Avenue, …

Games, bounce houses, and face painting are included at a block party at a YMCA in Fort Lauderdale. The block party in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday May 18, and entry is free. RSVP online. The YMCA is at 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311. Sign up for the South Florida on …

Latin rhythms with live bands are featured at free events at a park in Fort Lauderdale. Viernes Musicals are at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Feel free to bring seating and snacks. The park phone number is 954-828-5320. In 2025, events include: 7:30 p.m.  Friday, April 11 7:30 p.m.  Friday, May …

For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

For youngsters who are fascinated with vehicles, Davie is offering a Touch A Truck event. Touch A Truck events typically include fire engines, utility trucks and other vehicles for kids to look at and perhaps hop in and honk the horn.  Touch A Truck in 2025 is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 3 at …

Residents are able to receive vaccinations, nutritional advice and other free health resources while a health van is based at recreation facilities in Hollywood. The health van is in Hollywood to April 30, and is offered different days at different venues. The resources are for kids and adults. Here is the schedule: 9 a.m. to …

Happy Earth Day! With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free earth-friendly …

Vendors selling art and artisan wares are featured at seasonal Art Walk events on Wilton Drive. Art Around The Block events are usually 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays and entry is free. The events are October – May on Wilton Drive and Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Sign up for the South Florida …

Residents who volunteer to rescue and foster homeless kittens are valuable in South Florida. Some of the rescued kitties are newborns. Others are wandering streets and neighborhoods. For folks interested in rescuing abandoned kittens or fostering them until they’re old enough to be adopted, free information and workshops are offered at Broward Library branches. Kitten …