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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer exciting features, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Hollywood, the event includes thousands of  marshmallows dropped from a helicopter. In Lauderhill, the …

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For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Free & Inexpensive festivals and other events  in April 2024 include Dancing in the Street, Oakland Park Slip into your dancing shoes for Dancing in The Street 6 …

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If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

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YMCA South Florida organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults. In 2024, free lessons are March 25-29, and registration is required online. YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale. Residency in Broward is not required. …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. These monthly events run November-May and always include Chopin’s music as part of the program. Everyone is invited to attend these concerts free of charge with RSVP: Register for Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 3 p.m.: …

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Treat yourself to live performances at First Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17 “Jubilate Deo” described as “representing a unique musical style in seven different languages.”  The performance features the choir and orchestra. 11 a.m. April …

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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Discount opportunities are offered, including afternoon and evening fares. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Regular Water Taxi routes Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place …

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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, Friday Night Sound Waves offers free live entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the Sound Waves events.  At 5 p.m., you can play games on the lawn. Music is from 6:30 to …

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Discounted entry fees and a youth orchestra are offered at Bonnet House Family Day event in Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House Family Day in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with activities and entertainment. Bonnet House is an historic home with whimsical features and gardens.  Discounted entry fees for the event are …

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For $5, grab a seat at Gateway theater in Fort Lauderdale for the vintage film “Leprechaun 2” . It’s a fun idea for a St. Patrick’s Day excursion with friends or as a date night. The film, which in the event promotion is described as “gloriously gory,”  is featured at 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 17 …

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