Posted by: 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 4-5, with free entry and exhibits by dozens of artists from around the nation.
Perhaps you'll walk over Riverwalk January 5 for Jazz Brunch with free live entertainment along the waterfront promenade.
Entry to the events is free. Parking is about $3 an hour.
Photo/Melina Almodovar
West Hollywood Salsa Fest
Salsa beats delight fans at West Hollywood Salsa Fest 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, January 4 featuring Melina Almodovar and Orquestra. Entry is free. It's at Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood 33020
Taste of Dania
The Taste of Dania street fair features entertainment, a kids area, and food vendors.
Entry is free. A tasting wristband for access to tastings from select restaurants and food vendors is available for about $42.
The event is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard. Pets are permitted and parking is free.
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Weston Safety Expo
For a family excursion, Weston Safety Expo includes entertainment with a DJ, bouncing on inflatables, and displays of law enforcement vehicles. The event is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Weston Regional Park. Entry and parking are free. Food vendors offer something to eat for purchase.
DoggiePalooza
DoggiePalooza for people and pets is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at Happy Tails Dog Park, 6600 SW 16th Street, Plantation 33317. Parking is free. Entry is $2 per person.
My Hollywood Pride
The street festival is Sunday, January 26 on Hollywood Boulevard in downtown Hollywood. Entry is free.
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Free events with live entertainment
- Bands perform on beach at Hollywood Bandshell Wednesdays – Sundays
- January 4 Rock The Park in Plantation
- January 5 Free live Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
- January 11 Rock ‘n' Ride live band, food trucks and vehicles on display in Tamarac
- January 10 Tunes & Trucks in Sunrise
- Performances at Bailey Hall in Davie
- Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
South Florida Folk & Acoustic Festival
The festival is January 31 – February 2 with live entertainment, workshops and other events at Bergeron Rodeo, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie.
Discount opportunities are offered, including discounts for tickets purchased before the event.
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