How can you have fun this weekend without emptying your wallet? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Broward this weekend.
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Free Entry Days & Deals for Attractions in South Florida
Play tourist in your own, and snag deals for popular South Florida attractions. Some are always free. Others offer free-entry days, or discount opportunities. South Florida Adventure voucher The voucher offers unlimited entry during summer to 3 attractions Butterfly World in north Broward Flamingo Gardens in Davie Sawgrass Recreation Park in West Broward Valid […]
Libraries offer free events, films, e-books, workshops, language lessons & equipment
For free, Broward Library offers events, and apps and online resources for downloading films, TV shows, audio-books, e-books, language lessons, and other entertaining, educational & useful features. For kids, teens & adults, exciting & educational electronic devices are free — on loan — from participating local libraries. Read Broward libraries loan electronic & robotic devices, […]
Fun, entertainment & events outdoors
Savor the outdoors in South Florida. Especially when the weather is inviting. There are many free and cheap outdoor places to go in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Featured events July 31 FATVillage ArtWalk, FATVillage Arts District, usually 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. fourth or fifth Saturdays, free entry, 521 NW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale […]
Fun For Kids During Summer In South Florida, including free, inexpensive & deals
When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter and don’t miss important updates on information you can use now. Please return to this feature […]
Register for night hikes & nature walks in Broward
For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks. Different parks occasionally offer evening nature walks in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. You’ll savor distinctive sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. Some parks offer nature walks in the daylight. The fee for night hikes usually […]
Discounts at Historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale
Historic Bonnet House & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional events. Discounts & events at Bonnet House include 2-for-1 deal June-September, Read about LauderDEALS Excellent value: 2-for-1 deals & other discounts for fun, recreation & retail in Broward $3 off for Broward […]
Paddleboats & other watercraft rentals in Parks
Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others. Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Note — some parks are not open […]
Long Key in Davie Offers Free ‘Moth Night’ Event
Entry is free for an evening event at a park in Davie that focuses on the value and fascinating features of particular flying insects. Moth Night is 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. July 17, and includes a free workshop at 7 p.m. The family-friendly event also offers opportunities to see & photograph different species when […]
Discounts For Fun & Recreation in Broward
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For kids, families and playful adults, deals are offered at indoor and outdoor recreation venues in South Florida. Activity deals include roller skating, kayak & paddleboard rentals, trampoline fun, and arcades. Some activities are perfect as fun for families, dates or solo excursions. Recreation & Activity Deals 2-for-1 LauderDEALS Recreation vendors in greater Fort Lauderdale […]
Free birdwatching equipment on loan from libraries
For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in watching & identifying birds on nature walks in local parks. If you’re interested in birdwatching, Broward Library & Broward Parks department offer free resources. Broward Library is loaning out backpacks with equipment for birdwatching. Parks naturalist Sierra Taliaferro offers some information on the activity. “All […]
Free Favorites: 31 Ideas (at least) For Free Fun & Entertainment
If you’d like ideas for fun without lightening your wallet, plenty of sights and interesting activities in South Florida are offered for free. It’s always wise to verify an event is on or a venue is open the day you want to attend. For some free things to do, parking is free. For others, parking […]
Public Pools, Water Playgrounds & Water Parks in South Florida
Refreshing fun is offered at pools, water parks and water playgrounds in South Florida. Entry for pools & water parks is often relatively inexpensive, especially for municipal venues. Some pools & water parks are not open until further notice. Public Pools Plenty of parks and recreation facilities in South Florida feature public pools with relatively […]
