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Pack fresh towels. The water park at TY Park in Hollywood offers opportunities for discounts and extra family fun events. Events include In 2023, Splashtacular family events are 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. July 21 and August 4, with an entry fee of $7.  The events are at the shallow water playground with interactive spritzing …

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If you appreciate frugal fun, delighting your sweetie with a lovely inexpensive or free date is doable.  Plenty of entertaining events and interesting activities in Broward are free. Others are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. Ideas for Free & Inexpensive Dates …

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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, cheap or come with a discount. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offer lots of fun and entertainment for families, both indoors and outdoors.   We have beaches, parks and …

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Hollywood Historical Society is hosting a festival for a favorite tropical treat. The Mango Festival in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 24 outdoors, 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood 33020. Parking is free. The event includes mango tastings, mango recipes and mangoes for purchase. Entertainment and activities for kids are included. Free & inexpensive …

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With a focus on protecting oceans and sea turtles, the Marine Environmental Education Center in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and a saltwater pool where you can watch a rescued sea turtle swim and eat. The female turtle on site is not releasable due to injuries from boats, according to a representative …

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Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and entertainment. TY Park is  …

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For a delightful excursion on the South Florida surf, rent a paddleboard. Rentals are now offered on Hollywood beach.  Self-serve PADL kiosks are offered at New Hampshire Street in North Beach area and Keating Park, 2500 S. Ocean Drive in South Beach area. Others kiosks are being added.  Other rental venues are in Miami-Dade and …

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