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Plantation Parks and Recreation is featuring Water Safety Day with an opportunity for free swimming lessons. Water Safety Day in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 24 at Plantation Aquatics, 9151 NW Second Street, Plantation 33324. The event includes water safety demonstrations, vendors and other things to do. Free swim lessons are offered for …

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If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors if you’d …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk Singalongs Miss …

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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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If you appreciate frugal excursions, plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are ideal for a delightful date. Some are free, others are relatively inexpensive. Make the most of it. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. We also have a list …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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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. Many are free. Events 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 …

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Plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January are featured in Broward. Lots of events are free or inexpensive. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is the venue for the Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5, with free …

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Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with free entry ArtServe Fort Lauderdale  The venue  offers a gallery and gift shop with an emphasis on work featuring South Florida artists. It is usually …

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Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

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