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 [...]

Valentine’s Offers At Blue Martini

With a group of girls. Or a twosome.
Both enjoy Valentine’s weekend deals at Blue Martini lounge in Fort Lauderdale.
Single women in groups of six receive free bottle of champagne and strawberries Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 after 8 p.m. Couples receive a free chocolate martini and half-price desserts 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Blue Martini is at [...]

Valentine’s Deal At Flamingo Gardens

If you’re snooping around for something fun to do on Valentine’s Day, how about enjoying romance amid nature.�
 Flamingo Gardens in Davie is welcoming guests with  half-price admission.
In addition to the regular attractions, the park is offering  fun mock wedding and vow-renewing festivities at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For information about Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo [...]

Music on New Year’s Eve in Hollywood

Hollywood Beach is another site for New Year’s Eve festivities.
Music provided by DJs and the eight-piece band Groove Line is Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Hollywood Beach Theatre on the Broadwalk at Johnson Street.
For more information, phone 954-921-3404.

Free Outdoor New Year’s Event

Fort Lauderdale is hosting an outdoor New Year’s event with activities for adults and youngsters.
Bounce house, games and music are among the highlights.
“Downtown Countdown” is Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.  on Southwest Second Street, from Southwest Second Avenue to Southwest Fifth Avenue.
Two rock bands, The Druids and Viva, are featured on stage.
The [...]

Kwanzaa Event in Fort Lauderdale

Dancing, stories, food, art exhibits and performances are among the highlights of a Kwanzaa event in Fort Lauderdale.
The multi-faceted event is Thursday, Dec. 31, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bass Park, 2750 N.W. 19th St.�
For information, phone 954-828-8498.

Free Fun at Pompano Boat Parade

Whether you’re on your own boat or watching from the shore, the Pompano Holiday Beach Boat Parade is free.
The 47th annual event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
 Boats festooned with decorations make their way  northward along Intracoastal Waterway from Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach to Deerfield Beach.
 No entry fees are required for participating boats [...]

Free Veteran’s Day Event in Lauderdale

The public is invited to attend a free Veteran’s Day program on Wed.  Nov. 11.
The program, which includes speakers and a musical performance, is 11 a.m. at Holiday Park, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale.
For more information, phone 954-828-6719 or click here.

Halloween Event At Flamingo Gardens

Enjoy a parade, story time and half-price admission as part of the festivities for the Halloween event at a wildlife sanctuary in Davie.
The multi-faceted event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at  Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. The half-price admission is  $4.25 for kids ages 4 to 11, $8.50 for guests ages 12 and older, [...]

Free Events and Deals For Halloween

* Halloween Fun Fair presented by the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department. This fair is Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Various activities include a bounce house, spin art, games, refreshments and an antique fire truck. Youngsters also enjoy magic shows, face painting and the opportunity to parade across the amphitheater stage. [...]