For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …
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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its lights display. Winter Wonderland Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Winter Wonderland in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 22 to December 30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is …
For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …
Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …
Parks, plazas and other public places in Broward glisten in December with festive displays, vendor fairs and festivals. A delightful variety of live performances, parades and other things to do are free or relatively inexpensive for kids, teens and adults. Free & Inexpensive Things to do in December in Broward 2025 events Holiday Lights & …
The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities The free first Thursdays events usually include …
Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free. Featured bands in 2025 and 2026 include: …
Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …
Parents are always looking for ways to stretch their budget. And this family-friendly offer from IHOP will definitely make families joyous and merry this holiday season. Take a break from shopping and take the kids to IHOP for a frugal feast because the little ones get to eat for FREE. Then, use the extra money …
Cirque du Soleil Luzia will be at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach February 19 through April 25, 2026. While we don’t have any current discounts, we can tell you that you can save money by attending on certain nights or buying tickets in advance. Here is a synopsis of the story: Written and directed by …
For an easy nature excursion, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is “Tree Zoo.” Entry is free. The arboretum is on about nine acres with a walking path. The route includes flowering tropical fruit trees, exotics, palms, wetlands, bamboo, natives, butterfly garden, …



















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