Florida Renaissance Festival offers free-entry days for kids

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a fantasy world  with performers, artisans and activities inspired by another place and time. Discount opportunities are offered for eligible attendees, and free entry opportunities for kids.

The popular event in 2025 is on weekends from February 1 through March 23 at Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442. Plenty of attendees dress up in whimsical fantasy outfits or attire representative of the Renaissance era.

Photo/George Quiroga

Regular prices

• $37 for 12 and older at the event, $39.65 online
• $15 for ages 6 to 11 at the event, $16.27 online
• free for ages 5 and younger
• season ticket $148 for adults, $58 for ages 6-11 at the event; online prices are adults $157.51 and $61.97 6-11

Discounts for Florida Renaissance Festival include

• free entry February 1 & 2 for kids 11 and younger
• group rate with purchase of at least 20 adult tickets is $30 per person with promocode 20PLUS
• $3 off discount at gate for seniors age 65 and older and active military

Some prices include tax, park entry fees and ticket fees. Other prices do not.

Photo/George Quiroga

Entertainment

Entertainment and attractions include jousting knights, live performances, and food and drinks for purchase. Royalty, wenches, magicians, exotic bird and falconry show, and Irish dancing are included in the fun. Theme weekends are offered.

Parking

Free parking is offered at Quiet Waters Park

VIP parking is  offered for a fee

Information is on the Ren Fest website or  954-776-1642

Weekend Park fees

Usually, weekend and holiday entry fees to the regional park are $3 for vehicles with 8 or fewer people. That fee is included in the price paid for tickets to the Renaissance Festival.

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