Face painting, games and bounce houses are featured at a Vintage Family Fun Day in Tamarac. The event is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. September 23, 2023 and entry is free. The Fun Day offers an old-fashioned flair, and includes a magic show and food vendors. It’s at Mainlands Park, 4509 Monterey Drive, Tamarac 33319. Parking …
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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.
Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The shows are 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. November 11, 2023. They feature about 300 lighted drones forming patterns and pictures in the sky off the Fisher Family Pier at 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. You can see a preview of what …
Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke …
The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” at Centennial Park and Amphitheater in Downtown Boynton. Food trucks and beverage vendors will be available, and concerts will take place 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Here’s the schedule for the rest of 2023: October 6: …
While the autumn air in South Florida can’t compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the temperature, it’s always a great time to visit an annual pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are delightfully versatile. They’re not only food, but they’re also decorative, and …
Trucks, including fire engines and other interesting vehicles, are on display for kids to see in person — and perhaps sit in the driver’s seat — at Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines. Firefighters, police officers and others public safety personnel are featured at the event for kids to talk with. Touch A Truck in …
In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as “pumpkin patches” in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you’re whipping up a pie, decorating your orange orb with a funny face, or enhancing your Autumn decor, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are plentiful. To verify supply, it’s wise to phone …
The film “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” is featured for free at the Stirling Road branch library in Broward. The movie in 2023 is 2 p.m. September 24, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312. Parking is free. Information is online. Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in South Florida Sign up for the South …
Would you like to learn about the Miccosukee Tribe and other indigenous communities while enjoying a free cultural event with vendors, demonstrations, rides, and more? Well, mark your calendar because there is a two-day celebration of American Indian Day, 2023 being held at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, 2023. …
Fire trucks, dump trucks and police vehicles are among the types of equipment on display at a free Truck Extravaganza in Fort Lauderdale. The Big Toy and Truck Extravaganza is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 7, 2023, in Holiday Park, 1300 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Parking is free. Kids and other participants are …
Hay rides. Entertainment. Food vendors. Pompano Boo Bash is 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. October 27, and entry is free. The Halloween event is at Community Park, 1801 NE Sixth Street, Pompano. The event includes costume contests, rides and other fun. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and Instagram. …
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