Posted by: Free events featuring live bands and art walks are among great things to do in August in Broward.
Events in August include
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Back to School events
Plenty of back to school events offer distributions of free backpacks and school supplies for eligible students.
Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Miramar
Live entertainment with a Jamaican flair is featured at Jamaica Emancipendence Fair. The event includes a kids zone and farmer vendors.
It's 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, August 2, and entry is free. Parking is $10. Online the parking fee is $12.76 with fee.
The venue is Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, 33025.
Dive-in film ‘Mufasa' in Pompano
Dive-in movies at 8 p.m. at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach 33060 include:
- August 8 “Mufasa”
Entry is free.
PrideFete in Wilton Manors
PrideFete is 6 – 11 p.m. August 9 at Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive 33305.
Regular entry for the LGBTQ Caribbean festival is $8 with fee before the event and $11 with fee at the event. VIP tickets are available.
Entry is free for volunteers and participants in a costume contest.
Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale
Bands, a DJ, bounce houses, yard games and line dancing are featured at this free event in Fort Lauderdale.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, August 15
Mills Pond Park, 2201 N.W. 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33311
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Hollywood ArtWalk
Hollywood ArtWalk in downtown district is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. August 16 and other third Saturdays with tours, live entertainment and vendors. Entry is free. Parking fees apply.
Oakland Park Art Walk
The Art Walk is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. August 16 at Art Fusion Galleries, 3496 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park 33334. Parking is free.
India Independence Day Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Performances, food and vendors representing different regions of India are featured at the India Independence Day Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event is 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, August 17, and entry is free.
The festival is at Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale ‘s presented by The Association of Indians in America Florida chapter.
- $3 or $4 an hour
- $15 for garage
- $30 for valet parking
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Event
Trinidad & Tobago Independence festivities are 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. August 30 and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30.
The venue is Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th St., Miramar 33027.
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Other Free events with live entertainment
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. August 2 Eats N Beats in Parkland featuring Shane Duncan Band, Pine Trails Park Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland 33076
- first Sundays Live bands at Jazz Brunch on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale
- Bands perform on beach at Hollywood Bandshell Wednesdays – Sundays
- August 1 Backyard Jam in Pompano
- August 15 Backyard Jam in Pompano
- August 17 South Florida Symphony woodwinds in Pembroke Pines
Always Free
Plantation
Plantation Historical Museum includes exhibits, occasional trivia games and other events, and often model train displays.
The venue usually is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with some exceptions.
Plantation Historical Museum, 954-797-2722, is at 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317. Parking is free.
Hollywood
Downtown Hollywood Murals features about 45 vibrant murals on buildings and sidewalks in easy walkable route, and it's free. Information about the artwork and artists is online.
Trivia
Trivia at bars and restaurants, plenty are free
Art & Fitness
Art on display and events including free fitness & free Bingo with prizes are at Village Plaza in Sunrise. Parking is free.
Other places and events that are always free
Shopping
Farmers markets and vendor fairs
Events with a fee
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. August 10 Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach, tickets are $10
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