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If you like a selection of free and inexpensive things to do, Broward offers a variety of events that likely fit your fancy. Lively festivals and other events are ideal for frugal excursions with family, friends, and yourself. February includes the Orange Blossom Festival, Butterfly Festival, Black History Month exhibits and festivals, Valentine’s Day, Ignite Broward …

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Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits in 2025 are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events are free. There are also Black History Month events in Palm Beach County and Black History Month …

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Free rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. The event includes: Keith as Kenny, a Kenny Chesney tribute band business expo vendors, including …

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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 …

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The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove n Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite South Florida bands at these family-friendly concerts.  No pets are allowed. This event has been combined with the monthly food truck event, so you can …

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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 …

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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 …

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Dozens of local and national artists and artisans are displaying their handiwork at a festival in North Broward.  Entry is free. What: Arts and Crafts Festival  When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. November 23 & November 24 Where: The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4467 Lyons Road Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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