Replicas of 27 dinosaurs are poised amid lush foliage during an impressive exhibit at a popular botanical and wildlife attraction in southwest Broward. Extra activities are featured during Dino Weekend, July 22 & July 23. Extras include exhibit tours, potato sack races, hula hoop events, bounce houses and other fun & games. For frugal approach to […]
Attractions & Museums
Explore Earth exhibit at Tamarac library & free activities
Displays and activities about earth science are featured at a traveling exhibit at the Tamarac branch library during summer. Explore Earth, which includes information about weather, water and ecosystems, is at the library June 7 to August 4. The exhibit and activities are free. Examples of activities July 12 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Marine Diver: build your own diver and […]
Farm tours with barnyard animals at Tradewinds Park
For a break from urban sights of South Florida, enjoy a tour of an educational farm that includes pigs, ponies, sheep and other barnyard animals. Tradewinds Park in North Broward offers farm tours on weekends for $3 a person. You’ll also pay a park entry fee on weekends, which is $1.50 a person for ages 6 and […]
Free indoor fun for rainy days in Broward
Rainy days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and experiences. If you’re on a budget, read our wallet-friendly list of free things to do & deals. Bonus. The list is valuable for sunny days as well. Free From home, stay dry and […]
Discounts for Butterfly World in Coconut Creek
The Butterfly World attraction, with free flying birds and butterflies at Tradewinds Park in north Broward, offers opportunities for discounts. For a 2-for-1 deal, print out or display a 2-for-1 deals promotion from the Broward tourism office. The 2-for-1 deals promotion is free to access. In another deal, the Butterfly World website offers a voucher for a discount […]
Free food truck events at Flamingo Gardens
Entertainment and food trucks are highlights of free First Friday evening events at Flamingo Gardens, a botanical and wildlife attraction in south Broward. The First Friday events with a DJ spinning music and live bluegrass are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. most first Fridays of the month in the venue’s parking lot, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. For information, phone 954-473-2955 […]
Free first Thursday events at Art Museum
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale in downtown Fort Lauderdale offers free entry to its Starry Nights events, where guests browse exhibits in the museum and enjoy extra activities such as art projects, films and lectures. The free events are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the first Thursdays of most months. During the events, 2-for-1 beer and wine deals are offered in the […]
First Saturday discounts at Bonnet House
Historic Bonnet House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is offering a deal. For teens and adults, a discounted fee of $10 is valid first Saturdays of July, August, September and October. Entry is free for kids ages 12 and younger. The attraction is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with gate […]
Free entry to museums in South Florida with bank card
The Museums On Us program offers free entry the first weekend of each month at participating museums, including several in South Florida, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. It’s a good idea to phone ahead, especially on a holiday weekend, to be sure the museum is open and participating in the program the […]
2-for-1 deals for activities, restaurants & 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 October 15, are promoted on the Greater Fort Lauderdale tourism website. To access the deals at participating businesses and attractions, display a Summer Savings promotion voucher. The vouchers are free to print and display on your phone. […]
12 Groupon discounts for trampoline fun & recreation
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For kids, families and playful adults who like to be active, an assortment of deals are offered at indoor recreation venues in Broward, including trampoline fun, bowling and laser tag. Many of the deals are about 50 percent off. Information about each deal from Groupon is on the link. $38.50 for two & other deals for Jungle Queen in […]
Free entry day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. The venue is at 1650 Harrison St., 954-921-3274 Regular prices are $7 for adults and $4 for kids, students and seniors. Other posts you might like Free family movies outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood most Fridays Music, movies & other free […]
Museums free for military families this summer
If you’re in the military, you and your family can get free admission to museums across the country from to Labor Day (Sept. 4) in 2017 through the Blue Star Museums program. The program is organized by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, plus more than 2,000 museums. […]
