Do you like to search for bargains at garage sales and yard sales? You can find garage sales in South Florida, from Homestead of Jupiter, throughout all of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at gsalr.com. You can move the map to the areas you want to visit, and it will show you the sales …
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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 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national and international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …
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 20% discount, which is $19.20 for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, …
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!
Local movie theaters get on the Oscar bandwagon offering moviegoers discount ticket prices to review Best Picture nominees before the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Buy your tickets early! Regal is hosting its Best Picture Film Festival from March 6-15, 2026, at participating theaters. Tickets are $7.99 each (though prices may vary by location). …
If you like food events, point your vehicle to Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The Riverwalk Chili Cook-off in Fort Lauderdale includes food for purchase, including opportunities to taste entries and vote on favorites. Entry is free. The Riverwalk Chili Cook-off is open to both amateur and professional chefs, who compete for the opportunity to participate …
Delight in Scottish food, Scottish dancing and lots of Celtic music at an event in Plantation. Scottish Celtic Music Festival in 2026 is noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie, FL 33314. This year, the event will be a more of a music festival. The festival …
The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more. The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is February 20-28. Tickets for most films are $13, with member tickets discounted to $8. Most of the films will …
Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and a petting farm are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival in 2026 is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, and entry to most events is free. Free Festival at Bamford Park …
Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets. Black History events …
For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.” The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Miramar Regional Park. The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and kite building. …




















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