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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2024 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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Shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about arts festivals, craft fairs, holiday bazaars and artisan markets. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. South Florida has lots of craft fairs and art festivals in the fall and winter, and you can find artisans selling …

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Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If you don’t want to spend a scary amount of money (or time) on a costume, here’s a list of 100-plus cheap and easy Halloween costumes from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they’re divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, Pop …

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For a dazzling outdoor display — including flying whales — Haulover Park is hosting Kitetober Festival. The Kite Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21 and 22, 2023, and entry is free. At the event, fly your own kites if you’d like, or watch others. Kites of all shapes and styles are featured, …

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Festivities for Halloween are offered at various parks and recreation venues in Pompano. Dress up in your favorite Halloween garb and indulge in treats. Halloween event 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 31 at McNair recreation, 954-786-7882, 951 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano 33069. Free entry. Free parking.  Musical games and bounce houses are featured. The …

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Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants. Fairchild also hosts festivals, workshops and classes all year. Admission to this Coral Gables attraction typically costs $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and $15.95 …

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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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The delightful Las Olas Oceanside Park, occasionally referred to as LOOP,  offers exciting events, festivals, live entertainment, fitness programs and vendor fairs. Usually events are free. The park is at  3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 Events at LOOP   Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques & Artisan Market Vendors events are usually  …

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If you’re into plant-based fare, several vegetarian festivals and vegan fairs are in South Florida. Some events are free. Others require an entry fee. Once inside, vendors are selling burgers, wraps, sushi, desserts and other foods free of animal products. 2023 events  Palm Beach VegFest events No Event — January 22  West Palm Beach  No …

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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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