Free things to do & deals for winter break

Relish your winter break in Fort Lauderdale and other towns in Broward with free things to do and discounts for attractions, activities and recreation.

Our list includes fun for tots, teens, families and adults that's free, inexpensive or offered with a deal.   We'll be adding additional suggestions. Enjoy yourself.

Free events

• January 3 Free event for Kids, Teens & Adults at Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale
• January 4 Funtastic Fridays are free family-friendly events 5 p.m. to 8  p.m. most Fridays at ArtsPark in Hollywood, featuring entertainment and activities, including  bounce house, face painting and games, free
• January 4 Free family-friendly movies in Hollywood including Karate Kid January 4
• January 4 Free movies in Pompano Beach, including  January 4 “Paddington 2”
• January 4 Free drive-in movie in Sunrise 6:30 p.m. January 4, “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”
• Las Olas Art Fair is free event in Fort Lauderdale January 5 & 6
• Free entry for museums in Fort Lauderdale with eligible bank card January 5 & 6
• Free Classic Car events in Hollywood January 6

Other Free things to do

• Broward parks and natural areas, most are free on weekdays. Some offer sports activities, nature trails, picnic tables, playgrounds, other amenities. Some are free on weekends, others are $1.50 on weekends for ages 6 and older
• Broward libraries. In addition to access to free movies, video games and books, library branches offer a wealth of free activities and entertainment, such as dance parties, art projects and Lego fun. Noteworthy features include online access to books and movies, Broward Library offers play area for pre-schoolers  free use of high-tech equipment in  Creation Station & holographic devices on loan. Read about Broward libraries on the website
• Downtown Hollywood Murals features about 25 murals on buildings in easy walkable route
• Free boat shuttle to Deerfield Island park weekends
• Trivia nights at restaurants & bars in Broward
• Entry free at ArtServe featuring work by local artists
• Free entry & deals at museums in Broward
• Food truck events in Broward
• Farmers Markets in Broward

Deals, discounts & others

• Discounts for drive-through Fantasy of Lights in north Broward
• Outdoor ice skating at rink on Las Olas, $15
• Trivia nights at restaurants & bars in Broward
• Kids eat free deals in Broward
• Tri-Rail in South Florida offers $5 all-day fares on weekends, free for kids ages 4 and younger
• $2 off & other discounts for Flamingo Gardens in Broward
• Free movies & movie deals in Broward
• Kids eat free & other kids' restaurant deals
• Enter online lottery for $10 “Hamilton” tickets
• Butterfly World coupon for $3 off in Coconut Creek

Activity deals

• $49 for bowling for up to 5 people & pizza at Strikers Family Sportscenter in Sunrise, up to $78 value
• $20 for skating for 2 & arcarde fun at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, $40 value
• $28, $56 & $94 deals for Segway Rental in Fort Lauderdale, $44, $88 & $176 value
• $79 & another deal at Pines Ice Arena
• $31.99 for Rebounderz in Sunrise, $49.98 value
• $29.99 & other deals for K1 Speed, $46 value
• $25 & other deals for Off the Wall Trampoline Fun Center in Coconut Creek, $43.45 value
• $25 & other deal for In The Game Sunrise, $36 value
• $10 for Laser Quest in Sunrise, $17 value
• Browse other Groupon deals for dining, fun and entertainment

Read Other Posts

• Restaurant deals & discounts
• Free & low-cost things to do this weekend in Broward
• Browse other discounts on these links, Goldstar deals and Groupon deals