For frugal family-friendly fun or a date night, Sounds at Sundown outdoor events feature live entertainment, food trucks and vendors. The events in Margate are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. Bands entertain 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Events include The Promises Band January 4 R&B Style February 1 […]
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Discounts on apparel, accessories & other items Wednesdays at Salvation Army stores
Family Stores run by Salvation Army in Broward offer extra discounts. Apparel and eligible accessories are half price on Wednesdays at participating stores. Eligible merchandise, except furniture and electronics, is 25 percent off on Saturdays. Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward are Pembroke Pines Salvation Army Family Store, 888 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines 33024, 954-433-2160, […]
Free magic & other events at Festival Marketplace
Some shopping plazas offer free activities, entertainment and extra events. Festival Marketplace is an example. Free events magic show, face painting & games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 25, free Vintage Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Third Saturdays, vendors selling vintage, antique, re-purposed, salvage & handcrafted merchandise; event in parking lot, free entry […]
Discounts for Orchid Show
The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society offers opportunities for discounts for the Orchid Show. The event is January 10, January 11 & January 12 The show includes orchid displays, plant vendors, orchid supplies vendors and orchid artwork. Regular fee is $15 online or at the door, with extra fees for parking Discount opportunities $12 at the door with […]
Fun Shopping Events & Venues
Plants. Fresh produce. Art. Artisan soaps. Jewelry & gourmet foods. If you enjoy browsing for interesting items, read on for venues & events with marketplace vibes. Shopping events include Nautical Flea Market in Pompano, $5 for adults, free for kids January 19 Vintage Fair Third Saturdays at Festival marketplace in Pompano Artisan vendors @ Free […]
$100 toilet rebates for eligible residents
For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $100 per toilet when replacing an old toilet with a more efficient low-flow WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible homeowners may receive two rebates — up to $200 — per household. The specific rebate and eligibility may vary […]
Open Christmas day in Broward
If you’re seeking festive lights, places to dine out and fun December 25, we’d like to share a few ideas about what to do in Broward. We’re adding others, so please return to this article. Restaurants TooJays restaurants Participating TGI Fridays including these & others 13500 W. Sunrise Boulevard., Sunrise 33323 5 p.m. to 11 […]
‘Aladdin’ Theater Ticket discounts & other shopping deals & events
If shopping is in your agenda, deals are plentiful. Please return to this page. We’re adding more deals and events. 2-for-1 deal for select performances of “Aladdin” at Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale January 8 to January 19. Offer valid to December 2. Use code-word cranberry Bailey Hall in Davie is offering a variety of […]
Discount for Fort Lauderdale Home Design Show with early purchase
Farmers markets & flea markets
For those who enjoy succulent produce, artisan items and interesting foods, a rich assortment of outdoor and indoor shopping options are available. Some farmers markets, flea markets and green markets are enhanced with extras. Some include entertainment, yoga and activities. f you’re venturing out to a farmers market or flea market, it’s wise to phone […]
Native plant sale at Fern Forest
Environmentally preferable native plants ideal for South Florida yards are featured at a sale at Fern Forest park in north Broward. The Native Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 21 Entry is free to Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063, Enjoy Other posts Free things to do & deals this […]
Free entry to Downtown Marketplace
Food trucks, organic produce, tattoo artists and other vendors are featured at a shopping event in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Downtown Marketplace, formerly New River Marketplace, is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 28 The venue relocated. It is now in Downtown City Hall Garage, 200 NE Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33301 Parking is free. For […]
Stock Up On Storm Supplies During Tax-Free Week
Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent Other sales taxes likely are also waived. Florida’s tax-free holiday — valid for eligible items — is May 31 to June 6. Some of the merchandise must be within a maximum price range to qualify […]
