Broward parks

Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Events in 2025 include  7 p.m. April 12 features  singer, songwriter, guitarist Nil Lara and Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers with tunes that feature humor, wit and sarcasm 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. April 26 Fleet Week …

T-Y Park in Hollywood presents free outdoor concerts featuring regional musical groups. T-Y Park entry fees on weekends and holidays are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $20 per vehicle with at least  9 people. Parking is free. Performances in 2025 include: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 11. Cachi y …

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  …

For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free for kids and adults.  Outdoor films in Weston Regional Park in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. January 11 “Inside Out 2” 7:30 p.m. February 7 “IF” 8 p.m. March 7 “The Marvels” 8 p.m. April 5 Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s …

Dine out at woodsy Tree Tops Park in Davie, which is enhancing its amenities with food truck events. Work up an appetite with a walk along a shady path. Or swing and slide on the playground. Food truck events are offered occasionally, including  6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, and Wednesday, March 6, …

Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle ball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted walking path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball team athletic  fields The park offers free occasional events …

Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the park on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered for purchase. Other amenities and interesting features …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s’mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park.  The price is $4  with registration and payment is required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in …

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 …

DJ entertainment, bounce houses and food vendors are featured at a Family Fun Day  at Waters Edge Park in Tamarac. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 17, and entry is free. Waters Edge Park, which includes a book walk and a splash pad, is at 7508 NW 61st Street, …