St. Patrick’s Day Free Events & Deals

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Many muncipalities are offering free events and businesses are offering theme promotions and deals.
They include
* Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Saturday, March 13, 11:30  a.m. to 9 p.m at Huizenga Plaza in the Los Olas Boulevard area of downtown Fort Lauderdale.  954-828-5985
* St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival [...]

Free Mentor-Recruiting Event

This is an event that’s good for you — and others.
Radio Show host Michael Baisden’s One Million Mentors tour is going to be in South Florida Friday, March 5.
The free event, to rally support and volunteers for various organizations that provide mentors to kids, is at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, 954- [...]

Fun & Freebies At Water Matters Day

Give-aways, educational displays and kids activities featured during this annual event that focuses on using water efficiently.
Broward Water Matters Day is Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie.
Admission is $1.50, and free for kids age 5 and younger. Free trees and native plants are among the give-aways [...]

Save Money At Renaissance Festival

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is hopping with themed entertainment, food and activities.
To savor the fun without full-price admission, the The Renaissance Festival website offers ways to save.
The website outlines where and how discounts are available, including participating Walgreens stores and on specifically marked purchases of Mountain Dew soft [...]

Free Art Events In Broward

For art aficionados and folks who appreciate free entertainment,  several events are available at various venues in Broward.
* The Weston Artwalk and Showtime Outdoor Festival features entertainment and dozens of local artists displaying pieces in a variety of mediums, including paintings, sculpture and jewelry.�
The free event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at Weston Town Center off  [...]

Free Marlins FanFest Saturday

The Florida Marlins are hosting the annual free Marlins FanFest from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Sun Life Stadium.
Tickets for the 2010 season’s games will be available for purchase beginning at noon. The day-long event also will feature:

Autograph sessions with Marlins players and coaches throughout the day.
Marlins Town Hall Meetings [...]

Chocolate & Wine Fest, 1/2-Off Tickets

Sweets and vino are the superstars at this festival in Weston.
If you’re tempted to savor the tastings from local restaurants and local businesses, make sure to buy tickets online for $20 before the event, which is half the regular fee. A portion of the proceeds is going to assistance for Haiti.
The Chocolate And Wine Festival [...]

‘Super Saturday’ Party in Hollywood

Football fervor is the theme for the  “Super Saturday” street party in downtown Hollywood.
Admission is free.
The event features music, tailgating fare from local restaurants, autographs, raffles and kids’ activities.
The event is noon  to 6 p.m. Saturday Jan. 30 on Hollywood Boulevard between 19th and 21st avenues and in ArtsPark at Hollywood Boulevard and   U.S. 1.
For information, phone 954-921-3404.

Free Festival — Films & Chocolate

Delicious deal.  Sweet treats. Free movies.  Need we say more.
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is thowing a chocolate street festival and a film event featuring chocolate-theme flicks.
The event is Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale.
954-525-3456

Free Family Fun at Hallandale Fair

Hallandale Elementary School is going to be buzzing with activity.
A fair featuring vendors, entertainment and booths showcasing free public services is Saturday, Jan. 23 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 900 Sw 8th St.�
Activities include a bike rodeo for youngsters and performances by local entertainers.  Food and items are available for purchase.
Proceeds from the [...]