Ft. Lauderdale

If you like watching films out in the open air, Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale offers occasional events with free flicks.   Free movies  in 2024 include: 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 ‘Beetlejuice’ The event is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.  with vendors, trick or treating and photo ops. The event is pet …

If you like to shop or are just looking, Fort Lauderdale Art Walk  is an outdoor event featuring local artists, artisans  and other vendors, food for purchase and entertainment. Fort Lauderdale Art Walk is usually 6 p.m. to about 11 p.m. the last Saturday of the month, in the area around 844 NE 4th Avenue, …

Games, bounce houses, and face painting are included at a block party at a YMCA in Fort Lauderdale. The block party in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday May 18, and entry is free. RSVP online. The YMCA is at 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311. Sign up for the South Florida on …

Latin rhythms with live bands are featured at free events at a park in Fort Lauderdale. Viernes Musicals are at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Feel free to bring seating and snacks. The park phone number is 954-828-5320. In 2025, events include: 7:30 p.m.  Friday, April 11 7:30 p.m.  Friday, May …

For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

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 …

The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2024 is 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Saturday March 9 1 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations …

The Master Chorale of South Florida is presenting classical music in a fun format that’s designed to appeal to kids in a free program offered in Fort Lauderdale. “Meet Mr. Mozart” will introduce children and teens to the composer who started writing music for the piano at age 5. Singers and instrumentalists will perform favorite …

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 …

Games focusing on water safety, food vendors and entertainment are featured at Water Safety Family Fun Day in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday March 10 and entry is free. The venue is Esplanade Park,  400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312 on the Riverwalk promenade along The …

Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, an indoor recreation park with an arcade, escape rooms, roller skating and other activities, offers occasional deals. Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park include 2 activities for $22 Mondays –  Thursdays, including  3D ride, virtual reality, trampoline, ropes and others 3 activities for $33 Fridays Adult Skate Night …