Free & cheap Valentine's Day fun, deals --- & a few indulgences

Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends and family, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including free and inexpensive activities, and deals.

2023 Valentine’s Day & Weekend ideas in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach

Pose With Your Sweetie

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A public art sculpture in Dania featuring a red heart weather vane is a perfect place for a sweet photo with your sweetie.

It’s outside of Dania city hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard in Dania Beach. Sculpture artist is Lloyd Goradesky. It’s free.

Live Jazz in Riviera Beach

Free live jazz outdoors in Riviera Beach 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. February 14 at Ocean Walk dining and shopping plaza, 2401 N. Ocean Drive. Feature Free live jazz in Riviera Beach

Night Nature Walk

Valentine Night Hike in 2023 is 7 p.m. Februrary 14 at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. The fee is $5 per person and reservations are required. Please verify if reservations are available, 954-357-8797, feature: Valentine Night Hike in Davie is $5

Family Karaoke

Valentine Family Karaoke is 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. February 14 at Broward Library, 954-357-7444, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Information is online.

Starbucks

Valentine discount of 50% up to $10 on Starbucks items ordered with Uber Eats, with promo VDAY50OFF. Feature: Half-price deal for Starbucks on Valentine’s Day.

Love Karaoke

Valentine Love Karaoke is 8 p.m. February 14 in South Beach. Entry is free. Venue is Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive 33139. Information is online.

Rom-com Trivia

Rom-com Trivia 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 14 at World of Beer, 8700 NW 36th Street, Doral 33166. Entry is free. Information online.

Wedding vow renewals

Register to participate in a group wedding and vow renewal event in Fort Lauderdale. The event is free. Fees apply for licenses. Free Valentine’s Day wedding & vow renewal event in Fort Lauderdale

Pack a picnic

Toss sandwiches and other scrumptious portable foods into a sack & savor a sunny outdoor afternoon activity at a favorite park. Entry fees at lots of South Florida parks are free, or relatively inexpensive. Enhance your excursion with a nature walk. Play with a Frisbee. Or read poetry. Use the websites below to pick a perfect park.

Florida State Parks
Broward County
Miami-Dade County
Palm Beach County
For local parks, refer to each municipality’s website
Fern Forest. Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation

Examples of delightful parks and scenic venues in Broward County include:

Secret Woods, featuring a boardwalk overlooking the New River, and other nature paths, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach; 954-357-8884; free entry
Fern Forest, features several nature paths, including its elevated boardwalk into cypress/maple swamp, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek; 954-357-5198; Nature Trails & Free Entry at Fern Forest in North Broward
Quiet Waters Park, includes a butterfly garden and nature path, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach; 954-357-5100; entry is free on weekdays
T-Y Park in Hollywood, includes tennis, picnic tables and a 2-mile paved path, primarily around a lake, for walking, running, biking and skateboarding, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood; 954-357-8811; entry is free on weekdays
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a lovely 2.5-mile length between waves rolling ashore and shops, hotels and restaurants
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk is a delightful stretch along the New River from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park; Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale offers scenic setting for walks & outdoor recreation

Humane Society of Broward

Adopt A Sweetheart deals

Adopt A Sweetheart at Humane Society of Broward includes reduced or free adoption fees on eligible pets. Event is February 12-14, 2070 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Feature: Adopt A Sweetheart deals from Humane Society of Broward

Vegan Fest Valentine Deal

Perhaps a lovely present. Vegan Block Party is offering a deal valid until February 17 that saves about $5 on 2 tickets. Purchase Valentine ticket offer online. Vegan Block Party is March 18 at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Feature: Vegan fest in Fort Lauderdale

Love Songs

Romantic songs are performed by vocalist Jennifer McClain 2:30 p.m. February 10 at branch library, 954-357-7830, 3250 NE 2nd St., Pompano Beach 33062. Entry is free. Information is online.

Orchid Show

February 11-12 Orchid show in Boca Raton. Feature: Discount: Valentine’s Orchid Show in Boca Raton for $3

Kids event

Valentine’s Day with Marci Poppins for ages 3-7 11 a.m. February 11 at Weston branch library, 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 33332. Register online.

Art Projects & Fun

Palm Beach County libraries offer a variety of projects and activities for kids, teens and adults. Information is online.

Attractions, Recreation & Shopping

Free Entry

Valentine’s Bash at Broward Mall, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. February 11, includes live entertainment featuring Jen Martinez-Bre, Rudy Fernandez and Show Mexicanismo, 8000 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation 33388, 954-473-8100, information is online.
Studio 18 In The Pines displays the work of local artists; entry is free; 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines; 954-961-6067
Delray Art Trail showcases vibrant outdoor public art displays, art studios and other art venues in the downtown district. Log into the Art Trail on the website
Downtown Hollywood Murals features about 45 murals on buildings and sidewalks in easy walkable route, and it’s free. Information about the artwork and artists is online.
Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach includes exhibits and a deck overlooking the waterway where manatees occasionally hang out. Entry and parking are free. Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach offers exhibits & webcam & it’s free
ArtServe exhibits & shop feature the work of South Florida artists & artisans, 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-8190
Swap Shop flea market with variety of vendors indoors and outdoors and a free indoor Ferrari display, 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-791-7927; information online
Museum of Art in Coral Springs, free entry for exhibits and shop, venue is inside Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs; 954-340-5000; website
Outdoor art exhibits
- Palm Beach County
- Downtown Hollywood

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Valentine’s Events if you’re spending a little more

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Silverball Retro Arcade

Silverball Arcade is offering a $25 Valentine deal for 2 people February 14, and that fee usually is offered other Tuesdays, is at 19 NE Third Avenue, Delray Beach 33483, 561-266-3294

Regular fees are $15 – $20 per person. Playing video games is included with entry fee. Drinks and food are offered for purchase. Feature: Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray offers deals

Xtreme Action Park

Xtreme Action Park, 5600 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale 33309,·954-491-6265, is an indoor arcade and recreation venue. Skating offers valid February 10-14 are $25 roller skating for 2 people, or a $50 package with roller skating for 2 people and a 1 hour arcade voucher. Regular deals include two activities for $22 Mondays to Thursdays.

Florida Grand Opera

Hearts and Arrows: Opera’s Great Love Songs performance by Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists of best known arias and ensembles plus musicals including music from “West Side Story,” “La Boheme” and “Carousel.” Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., First Miami Presbyterian Church, 609 Brickell Ave. Tickets $25 but use promo code hearts15 and your ticket is only $15 until this Friday at midnight. Click here for info and tickets.

Ginuwine in Fort Lauderdale

Ginuwine, singer, songwriter and dancer, is the featured performer February 10 and February 11 at The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 954-765-6968, 2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33305. Tickets are $47.14, including fees. Information and tickets are online.

Deering Estate

Moonlight & Music Valentine’s Day Concert featuring the jazz sounds of Bianca Rosarrio and Nikki Kidd bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen on the lawn. Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., 16701 SW 72 Avenue, Miami, FL 33157. Tickets $60. Click here for info and tickets.

Curtiss Mansion

Candlelight concert featuring the music of “Romeo & Juliet” and other romantic classics. Feb. 14 at 6:30 and 9 p.m., Curtiss Mansion, 500 Deer Run, Miami Springs. Tickets $50. Click here for info and tickets.

Other ideas

Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers rides along the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, with hop-on, hop-off opportunities. After 5 p.m., discounted Happy Hour fares are offered. Feature: Water Taxi offers deals
Boomers Boca Raton, arcade and recreation park, 3100 Airport Road; 954-347-1888, promotions in February and other deals featured on Boomers website
Frost Science Museum, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-434-9600, website
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., 305-251-0400; website
Valentine deals & discounts