Free Film & Bonus At Comedy-A-Thon

The emphasis is on humor at this film festival Labor Day weekend in Fort Lauderdale.
The event includes a free movie. This is Spinal Tap, directed by Rob Reiner, is being  screened in the Paradiso Patio Courtyard at Cinema Paradiso, Sunday Sept. 5 at 10 p.m.
About 14 other films are part of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Comedy-A-Thon Sunday and [...]

Jungle Island $10 Labor Day weekend

Jungle Island is celebrating Labor Day with a “Nabor Day Weekend,” offering  admission for $10 per person to Miami-Dade and Broward residents Sept. 4-6.
To get the deal, you’ll need proof of residency.

Music, Rummage Sale & Adoptable Pets

The Animal Adoption Fair and Rummage Sale offers an array of information  and activities — and adorable animals who’d appreciate a great home.
The free indoor event, with music performances and presentations, is Saturday, Aug. 21 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is at the  Bazaar and Marketplace , 8399 N. University Drive, Tamarac.
Various local animal rescue groups and shelters [...]

Monster jam ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Monster Jam ticket drawing, Sara Kloor and Judy Manger. They’ll be attending the monster truck show free this weekend with three family members each, courtesy of the show’s organizers, who donated the tickets for the giveaway.
Thanks to all of those who entered our contest. I had no idea [...]

10 free and cheap spots for family fun

Many have complained that Broward offers few free and cheap activities for families. But we found 10 gems that are either free or extremely low-cost. Consider oceanfront paradises, nature preserves and a horse farm now in a county park – all to enjoy for free.
You can read our story here and add your own favorite [...]

Last day to win tickets to Monster Jam

We’re giving away two sets of four tickets to Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Summer HEAT, which runs Aug. 20-21 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.
Monster Jam features monster trucks, 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide atop 66-inch tires. They can fly up to 130 feet.
Show are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20; and [...]

2 Free Outdoor Concerts on Friday

If you like free outdoor events, Friday is your night.
The Bank of America Starlight Musicals event in Fort Lauderdale is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 13, at  Holiday Park on East Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway.
Lawn chairs, coolers and picnic baskets are permitted. Pets are not. Recycling bins are set up at the park. The concert is presented by [...]

Two-For-One Golf & Other Deals

If you’re scouting  for fun local activities,  take advantage of various 2-for-1 offers.
Museums, attractions and an array of other venues are participating in the summer deals.
Among them, the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-602-6000, is offering two rounds of golf for the price of one. This deal is available before 3 p.m.
A coupon for [...]

Free Rock ‘n’ Roll Puppet Concert

Kids — groove to some tunes with puppets.
The music is part of a free rock ‘n’ roll puppet show performed by Mr. Brian and the Boppets.
The event is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at Nova Southeastern University Library, 3301 College Ave., Davie, 954-262-5477.

Free kids’ workshop at Home Depot

On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids workshop from 9 a.m. to noon for children 5 to 12.
The project for Saturday, Aug. 7, is a school bus pencil holder. Kids also will receive an orange apron and an achievement pin.