Regardless of the weather outdoors, South Florida embraces Autumn with fall festivals. Many events are free. Some free festivals feature activities and vendors that require a fee. Fall festivals include these, and we’ll add others. October 13 Fall Harvest Festival in Sunrise, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 13, Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44th Street, […]
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Inflatable Art Pieces on Display At Free Outdoor Exhibits
For a fun, fresh and unusual art display, an event in South Florida features inflatable art, including some standing about 30 feet. The exhibits feature different inflatables at 9 outdoor venues in September and October. Folks who post a photo of the displays on Instagram are eligible to win tickets to Riptide Music Festival in […]
Register for night hikes, $5 fee
For a fun twist on nightlife activities, Broward Parks Department offers evening nature walks in forests and by the beach. The fee is usually $5 a person, which is ideal for a frugal romantic date or a fun family outing. Pre-registration is required. Phone the park you’re interested in for additional information and registration. Flashlights, drinking water […]
Free entry to Dania After Dark ArtWalk & Street Festival
Dania After Dark events are family-friendly street festivals with entertainment, art, artisans, vendors, DIY activities and food trucks. The events are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. second Saturdays at 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach 33004 Free parking garage is at Southwest Third Avenue, north of Southwest First Street Information is online or phone 954-924-6801 Enjoy other posts […]
Halloween events & fall festivities
For Halloween fun and safer places to trick-or-treat, family-friendly events are offered in various venues including parks, shopping plazas and recreation facilities. Many events are free. You may want to bring extra money, because some of the events include extra activities or refreshments for a fee. Please return to this post. We are adding additional events. October 12 October 12 9 […]
Libraries loaded with fun, useful resources & electronic devices on loan
You name it. Fun. Yoga. Educational workshops. Technology & digital equipment. Entertainment. It’s likely offered at a Broward library. Or accessible online via the website. Probably for free. Broward Libraries offer Broward libraries loan fitness gear and electronic devices, including pedometers, Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablets, digital tablets for adults & others Use electronics equipment free at Broward […]
Science Fair Readiness Festival at library in Coral Springs
Interactive activities and demonstrations on virtual reality and drones are featured at a free Science Fair Readiness Festival at Northwest Regional Library. The event is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. October 5. Events include hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activity stations for all grade levels dramatic presentations, including a drone flight and […]
Discounts at Flamingo Gardens
Flamingo Gardens in Davie, which features a variety of wildlife habitats and botanical gardens, offers opportunities for discounts Discounts include 25 percent off regular entry fees for Harvest Festival weekends with extra events in October, with online voucher. With discount, entry is $14.96 for teenagers and adults and $9.71 for ages 3 to 11. Free […]
Discounts at Historic Bonnet House Museum
Historic Bonnet House & Gardens, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers opportunities for discounts. First Saturday deals. 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 Free voucher for 2-for-1 deals, including Bonnet House, […]
Free family-friendly movie in Weston
Free films for the family are shown outdoors on an inflatable screen at Weston Regional Park. Movies include 8 p.m. October 5 Goosebumps 2 Donations of new and gently used toys are accepted for a toy drive 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Weston Community Center. Portable seats or blankets are suggested. You may bring […]
Festivals, expos & fun events
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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. October October 4, 5 & 6 Oktoberfest in Oakland […]
2-for-1 deals for fun, dining & recreation
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 […]
Free Funtastic Fridays for youngsters in Hollywood
Funtastic Fridays for youngsters & families at ArtsPark in southeast Broward feature face painting, inflatables, DJ entertainment and other free kid-friendly and family-friendly fun, weather permitting. The events are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. most Fridays at the park on Hollywood Boulevard at U.S. 1. While at the park, you might want to take advantage […]
