Coconut Creek

For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park.  Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 23 through January 4, 2025, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal …

If you appreciate frugal fun, you can definitely find a free or cheap activity for date night in Broward. Plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are free and romantic, with the right partner. Other activities are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, …

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

You can get discounts for enchanting Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.  The popular walk-through attraction, which is at Tradewinds Park in North Broward, features free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age …

Free festivals. Free outdoor movies. Free live entertainment. Events in Coconut Creek include 2024 events If you want an idea for a spicy evening out, Coconut Creek is hosting Salsa in September, with a free concert of Latin music and food vendors. The family-friendly outdoor event in 2024 is 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, featuring …

For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

When stores are going out of  business, often shoppers are able to snag deals as retailers sell off inventory on the shelves. That includes a bunch of Big Lots  in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach, which are offering up to 20 percent discounts on eligible home goods items. Big Lots is closing these stores in …

For folks who want to relish the outdoors on Earth Day, parks in South Florida are ideal. For Earth Day in 2024, several Broward regional parks that usually require an entry fee on weekends and holidays are waving the fees Sunday April 21, which represents a savings of $3 per vehicle for up to eight …

Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features an educational farm with sheep, a pig, and other animals. Farm tours are usually offered on weekends for $3 a person. Entry for Tradewinds Park on weekends and holidays is a separate fee, $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people. On tour, depending on the day, participants likely …

If you like being out and about without spending a wad of dough, Broward offers plenty of free and inexpensive festivals, holiday events and live entertainment. Those activities include festivities for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, as well as festivals, art shows and free concerts, with many events to choose from every day Top free …