Things to do Labor Day in Broward and South Florida

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If you're free Labor Day, South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including things that are free and some attractions offering discounts.

Many parks and natural areas are open. Various attractions are open.

Here are free and relatively inexpensive things to do and deals on September 1, which is Labor Day, and a few splurges.

Live entertainment in Plantation

Plantation Walk shopping and dining plaza in Plantation is featuring live outdoor entertainment and vendors. Entertainment 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. September 1 is Apostoli Floyd and DJ Mack.

Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Entry and parking are free.

Fun Day event in Miramar

Free entry for Fun Day with free food and entertainment at 7130 Pembroke Road, Miramar 33023.

The event is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. September 1 and information is online

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Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale

Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale is featuring discounted $25 tickets August 29-September 1 for ages 12 and older. Tickets for kids 5-11 are $15 and it's free for 4 and younger.

Tri-Rail

Tri-Rail, a train offering transportation to points in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach, offers a $5 are weekends and holidays. The $5 fare per day is valid for all trips.

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Outdoor Art

Hollywood

Free DIY walking tour of murals on buildings and other structures in Downtown Hollywood

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Sunrise

Village Art Plaza is a public space that features vibrant sculptures and other works of art. It's at 2260 NW 68th Avenue, Sunrise 33313.

Woofing Waters dog park at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation

Parks

Toss sandwiches and other scrumptious portable foods into a bag & delight in a sunny outdoor afternoon activity at a favorite park. Entry for lots of South Florida parks and natural areas is free, or relatively inexpensive. Enhance your excursion with a nature walk. Play Frisbee. Or work out at the fitness stations. Use the websites below to pick a perfect park.

South Florida scenic parks and natural areas
Florida State Parks
Broward County
Miami-Dade County
Palm Beach County
For local parks, refer to the Parks and Recreation page on each municipality's website.

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Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show

If you like to shop and browse for home goods, the Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show is an indoor event Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1, featuring national and local businesses exhibiting items for the home. The event includes speakers, designer room vignettes and elaborate displays.

Entry prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and $1 for ages 4-12. Discount opportunities are available for some advance tickets. Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees are $20.

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Broward Attractions 2-for-1 discount

Several attractions in Broward offer discount opportunities, including 2-for-1 deals as part of Broward Attractions and Museums Month.

Participating attractions include these and others:

Flamingo Gardens

Flamingo Gardens in Davie is offering the 2-for-1 deal in September. Extra events September 1 include music by Michael Kennedy, plant sales by H&H Bamboo and kids art projects.

Regular prices at Flamingo Gardens are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11. A 20% discount, which is $19.20, is offered for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, military, college students, AAA members and AARP members, with valid identification.

Butterfly World

Butterfly World in North Broward is among the participants in the 2-for-1 deal. The regular prices include $22.50 for ages 3-11 and $32.50 for 12 and older.

Butterfly World, 954-977-4434, is at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek 33073. In addition to the entry fee at Butterfly World, the weekend and holiday fee for Tradewinds Park is $3 per vehicle with up to 8 people and $20 for vehicles with at least 9 people.

Museum of Discovery and Science

Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is offering 2-for-1 prices, which is valid with at least 1 adult ticket. The regular price for adult tickets is $28.

Water parks

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Some of Broward regional parks feature water playgrounds, which are relatively inexpensive. The water parks are open Labor Day and weekends to September 28 and they feature different amenities in Deerfield, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.

Fees

Splash Adventure in Deerfield is $6 and $4.40 after 3 p.m.
TY Park in Hollywood is $10 and after 3 p.m., it's $6
Paradise cove in Pembroke Pines with water slides is $15 per day and $10 after 3 p.m.
A separate park entry fee on weekends and holidays is $3 per vehicle with up to 8 people.