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Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke …

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Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Tunes ‘N Trucks in 2023-24 …

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It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2023 include 5:30 p.m. August 20, September 17,  October 15, November 19, December 17 and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event …

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Parks, shopping plazas and festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many Halloween events in Broward are free. A few events at local parks are exclusively for residents of that town. Please return to this feature as other events are added. Happy trick-or-treating.   Trick or Treating in Broward Events in …

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Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Every Tuesday, Regal Crown Club members can enjoy Value …

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For indoor entertainment that’s friendly to your budget, the Sunrise branch library shows favorite old films for free. Feel free to treat yourself to snacks, too. Refreshments are $1. Films are featured at noon on Thursdays. Here is the schedule: August 24: Splendor in the Grass (1961)  August 31: Love with a Perfect Stranger (1963) …

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The Fall vibe is featured at the Fall Harvest Festival in Sunrise, with a petting zoo and rides for kids. Entry is $5 for kids 12 and younger, and it’s free for teens and adults. The festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  September 23, 2023, at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326. The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers …

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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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