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Festivals, expos & fun events, plenty are free

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Festivals are popular events in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Davie and other towns in South Florida. Some festivals offer free entry and free parking, which are ideal for budget-friendly dates, frugal family activities or inexpensive outings with friends. With some festivals, extra fees apply for select activities. and perhaps for parking. April April 26 Dancing in The Street in Oakland […]

Pompano Seafood Festival, $15 to $35

Food, art and a variety of performers are featured at Pompano Seafood Festival in April. Tickets are $15 for 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 26, $20 for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 27 and $15 for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 28 For a deal, purchase 3-day ticket for $35 online. Entry […]

FPL shares energy-saving tips

Setting your thermostat to refreshing temperatures indoors when the weather is sizzling outdoors is nice. But it’s not necessarily wallet friendly. FPL offers energy-saving tips for keeping electricity use down during summer. A/C settings FPL recommends turning the thermostat to 78 degrees or above with thermostat fan on auto when residents are in the house and 82 degrees […]

2-for-1 deals for fun, dining & shopping in Broward

Nab 2-for-1 summer deals at restaurants, attractions, spas, stores and activity vendors in Broward. The Summer Savings deals, valid May 1 to September 30, are promoted through the Greater Fort Lauderdale tourism website. To access the deals at participating businesses and attractions, display a Summer Savings voucher. The vouchers are free to display on your phone. Or receive […]

Open mic events in Broward

Whether you like to perform, or you prefer a seat as a spectator, some restaurants, bars and other venues in Broward offer opportunities for local folks to showcase their talents. Open mic events are usually free or relatively inexpensive. Because venues sometimes reschedule events, it’s wise to phone first to be sure an event is on the day you want to attend. Open Mic […]

Free event features boats & marine vendors at Festival Marketplace

Some shopping plazas offer a variety of activities, entertainment and extra events. Festival Marketplace is an example. Featured April 27 & 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival Marketplace Boat Show And Marine Market, includes public boat and vehicle auction, marine items vendors, DJ, activities for youngsters, free entry, free parking Vintage Fair, occasional events, vendors […]

Free and cheap things to do this week

Here are the top free events, discounts and deals for having fun while saving money in Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward this week.

Tri-Rail ‘Ride & Play’ deals

South Florida residents and visitors are invited to get on Tri-Rail for a day of family-friendly fun and get deals to the best attractions in the region as part of Tri-Rail’s annual “Ride & Play” day on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. &amp;lt;img class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-80961″ src=”https://i1.wp.com/miamionthecheap.com/lotc-cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/perez-art-museum-miami-tri-rail-web.jpg?resize=610%2C428&amp;amp;#038;ssl=1″ alt=”” width=”610″ height=”428″ data-recalc-dims=”1″ […]

Free entry for Greenfest in Hallandale, with free earth-friendly gift for first 200

Focusing on protecting the planet, Earth Day and Arbor Day festivals and events are offered around South Florida and the nation. Many events are free. Events in South Florida include April 27 Greenfest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27. Hallandale Beach City Hall, 400 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach 33009 Includes kids’ activities, vendors, […]