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Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.”  The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted with Miami Beach and its cultural offerings. Many arts organizations offer free admission as part of the event — opening their doors for special programming, open studios …

For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

When we were growing up, Turkey Day meant going to Grandma’s house to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner she spent days preparing and hours cooking, followed by even more hours cleaning up afterward. Times have changed and so have we.  Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to …

For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2024. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2024 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 15: Birthday of Martin …

Pinecrest Gardens’ Nights of Lights features glittering, larger-than-life installations to celebrate the season in style. Peruse thousands of lights and wander through a holiday-themed maze. This year’s edition is scheduled for Dec. 6, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. There will be treats and activities for kids and kids at …

If you appreciate frugal fun, you can definitely find a free or cheap activity for date night in Broward. Plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are free and romantic, with the right partner. Other activities are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, …

Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced four times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s like a community block party and admission is free. These events not only feature live jazz and art vendors displaying their work, but also, you’ll get the opportunity to …

Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Entry fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, fees for Quiet Waters Park apply. Entry fees …

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …