Feb
24
The City of Fort Lauderdale presents a free concert downtown every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at Stranahan Park, 100 E. Broward Boulevard. The Comcast Noon Tunes series will continue through March 25. This Wednesday’s performer is J.D. & the Rustlers, a bluegrass and country band. Future performances will be March 4 (Castaways, pop-rock), March 11 (Tracy Sands & …
Feb
23
Children will have a chance to create “magical recycled puppets” from “found objects” at a free workshop at Ikea in Sunrise from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. The puppets are inspired by Miami artist Pablo Cano, who creates marionettes of found objects. Participating children will receive a free kid’s meal …
Feb
23
Quiznos is giving away 1 million free subs to customers who register on the company’s website for the Q-Club marketing database. However, once you register and collect your free sandwich coupon – which comes via email – you can opt out of the database at any time. One caution: The coupon is likely …
Feb
22
Who knew there was a National Pancake Day? Evidently IHOP knew, as the restaurant is giving away free pancakes (one stack of three pancakes per person) of buttermilk pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The International House of Pancakes is asking patrons to make …
Feb
21
Today’s (Feb. 21) New York Times online has a Practical Traveler article filled with theme park travel deals, including some we’ve written about and some additional deals. And, our new sister site, Disney on the Cheap, has even more tips, including special discounts for the military. From the Times article: Worlds of …
Feb
20
Hollywood’s annual Mardi Gras celebration will keep the Broadwalk jumping through Tuesday. Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale & Fat Tuesday on the Beach celebration features free music all day, every day, plus food for purchase and other activities. On Saturday, Feb. 22, entertainment take place on four stages. Entertainers will include Iko Iko, Funky Blues …
Feb
20
We’ve just gotten word of an 80% off deal at Restaurant.com: That means a $25 dining certificate for $2. Normally, certificates on Restaurant.com are a steal: You can pick up a $25 gift certificate for $10, a $10 certificate for $3, and more. But if you use the code “DINE” when …
Feb
20
You know it’s the height of the season when there are so many free events it’s hard to find time to write about them, let alone go to them all. Here are some of this weekend’s free activities in Broward: * Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale & Fat Tuesday on Hollywood Beach. Music by Iko …
Feb
19
In Wednesday’s (Feb. 18) newspaper, you’ll find a coupon for a terrific deal at Ruby Tuesday: Buy one entree and (BOGO). So pick up a newspaper and save the coupon. The deal is good through March 24.
Feb
18
Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin will be in Miami Saturday night. The comedy music duo Good For the Jews will make its Miami debut with a night of irreverent songs and comedy at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Sweat Records, 5505 NE Second Ave. And we’ve gotten a tip about a deal that …