Posted by: If you're eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events in September that are free or relatively inexpensive.
Food trucks. Hispanic Heritage events. Fall festivities. Lots of events that are great for frugal date nights, family activities and solo excursions.
September events in 2025 in Broward
Broward Attractions and Museums Month
Several Broward attractions offer 2-for-1 deals in September, including Flamingo Gardens and Butterfly World.
Water slides in Parkland
Back to school Splash Bash is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, September 6 and entry is free.
It's at the Equestrian center, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. Parking is free.
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Symphony Orchestra in Pembroke Pines
South Florida Symphony Orchestra performs 4 p.m. September 7 and entry is free.
Katz Theatre at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines.
Latin Festival in Oakland Park
Entry is free for the Latin Festival 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, September 19 in Oakland Park featuring Gianpaul & Latin Soul Band.
The event includes food trucks and a kids zone. The venue is Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.
Hispanic Heritage event in Tamarac
The Hispanic Heritage event is 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, September 19, and entry is free. The venue is Tamarac Village Amphitheater, 9090 NW 57th St., Tamarac.
- food trucks
- entertainment including Grammy winner Tomisito Cruz
Free shuttles are offered from
- Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd.
- Caporella Aquatic, 9300 NW 58th St.
Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines
Touch A Truck is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and it's free.
It's at City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free.
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Fall Festival in Davie
Fall Festival in Davie is 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. Shane Ducan Band performs. The venue is Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie.
Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Games, entertainment and food trucks are included at the The Fall Festival Friday, September 26 at Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is $5 for adults and free for kids. Adults receive a free beverage ticket.
For grownups, wine and beer vendors are featured. Stranahan House is is at 335 SE 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Free parking is offered on the third and fourth floor of the Riverside Hotel parking garage, 600 SE Fourth Street, Fort Lauderdale.
Free events with live entertainment
- Bands perform at the beach at Hollywood Bandshell Wednesdays – Sundays
- first Sundays Free live Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
- Backyard Jams in Pompano
- Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
- Free live entertainment at Plantation Walk
Always Free
- The 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.
- Downtown Hollywood Murals exhibit 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.
Events with a fee
Live entertainment in Pompano
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. September 14 Soulful Sundays in Pompano Beach, tickets are $10 and need to be purchased online.
Home Expo in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show is August 29-September 1 with discount opportunities offered while the promotion is offered. The indoor show is at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees
are $20.
Dine Out Lauderdale
Participating restaurants in Broward are offering fixed price menus in August and September for Dine Out Lauderdale promotions. Prices are often $35 for lunch and $45, $60 and $75 for dinner. Often it's a three-course meal with appetizer, entrée and dessert.
Fall Festival in Sunrise
Rides and games are included at a Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, September 27 at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351. Entry is $5 for kids and free for adults.
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Free and cheap things to do in Broward in September
September events in 2024 in Broward
Latin Fest
In Oakland Park, Latin Fest is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, September with free entry. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.
The event is at Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Parking is free.
Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines
Touch A Truck is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. September , and it's free.
It's at City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free.
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Fall Festival in Davie
Inflatable rides, train rides and a petting farm are featured at a Fall Festival 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, September 21 in Davie.
The event at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 Rodeo Way, includes vendors, food for purchase and entertainment. Entry and parking are free.
Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale
Games, entertainment and food trucks are included at the The Fall Festival Friday, September 27 at Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is $5 for adults and free for kids. Adults receive a free beverage ticket.
For grownups, wine and beer vendors are featured. Stranahan House is is at 335 SE 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
Live music in Tamarac
The Fabulons perform disco, rock and R&B favorites at a free event 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday September 28 in Tamarac.
Food and drinks are offered for purchase.
The event is at Mainlands Park, 4500 Monterey Drive, Tamarac 33319. Entry and parking are free.
Extra parking and shuttles are offered at The Mainlands, 4301 Mainland Drive, Tamarac
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Broward Attractions and Museums Month
Broward Attractions and Museums Month or BAMM, in September offers 2-for-1 tickets at several popular venues. BAMM also promotes attractions and museums that are free whenever you go.
Free events with live music
Davie
Apache Dragon, a party rock band, is featured 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Sunday, September , outdoors in the shady area of Old Davie School, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie.
Hollywood
Live bands entertain Wednesdays – Sundays oceanside at the Hollywood Bandshell on the beach.
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