Posted by: If you're eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive.
Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities. Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions.
September events in 2025 in Broward
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.
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
- Tunes & Trucks in Sunrise
- Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
- Free live entertainment at Plantation Walk
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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 20 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 21, 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. to 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 15, 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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