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Free & cheap Easter egg hunts & bunny sightings in Broward

Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered in greater Fort Lauderdale.  Often an Easter Bunny — or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny —  is on site. Some events offer exciting features, such as a marshmallow drop from a helicopter in Hollywood. Many events in Broward are offered for …

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Water parks, playgrounds and pools in Broward

Refreshing fun is offered at pools, water parks and water playgrounds in greater Fort Lauderdale. Some pools and water parks, including water parks and water playgrounds are open occasionally, including during Spring Break. Entry fees for some public pools & water parks is relatively inexpensive. Some water parks offers deals, such as reduced fees in …

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Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers food truck events

Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield is enhancing its amenities with food trucks. Food trucks set up at the park 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  third Thursdays, and entry is free. It’s a good idea to phone the park the day you want to attend to ensure the event is on.  Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at …

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Farmers markets, vendor fairs in South Florida

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets and vendor fairs in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting or petting zoos. Usually entry is …

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Deerfield Island not open until further notice — Free water shuttles to Deerfield Island park

  Deerfield Island is not open until further notice     Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. You can ride free on a water shuttle to Deerfield Island Natural Area, weather permitting, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs …

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Pumpkin Patches in Broward

For decorating, eating, and vibrant photo ops, pumpkins are popular in South Florida. Pumpkin patches are featured at festivals, in parking lots, and at farms. If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your pumpkins, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events. Pumpkin Patches & Events with Pumpkins in Broward Flamingo …

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Broward Sheriff’s Office offers free shredding & prescription disposal

Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information.  The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal.  In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …

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Things to do with kids this summer (free, low-cost & deals)

When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Lots of indoor & outdoor fun and entertainment — including free fun and entertainment — is offered in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater …

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Woofing Waters Dog Park in Deerfield includes wet fun

Please verify Woofing Waters is open prior to attending Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers water-spritzing features for playful pooches. Entry fees for Quiet Waters Park fees on weekends and holidays are $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older Entry fees for Woofing Waters Dog Park $5 per day …

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Tent or Tepee Camping at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield

Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers tents and tepees for rent for overnight camping. The tents are set up when you arrive for your overnight at the park. The tents are on platforms. The sites, which are on a peninsula overlooking lakes, include water, electricity and Wi-Fi access. Other amenities include picnic table fire ring …

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