Exhibitors and vendors selling plants and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces are featured at plant fairs, plant shows and plant festivals in South Florida. Often events include other elements, such as workshops, kids activities and art. For some plant fests, including Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Plant Show, nab discounts for entry […]
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Pumpkin Patches in South Florida
In sunny South Florida, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as “pumpkin patches” in parking lots, fields & at festivals. Whether you’re whipping up a pie, decorating your orange orb with a funny face, or enhancing your your Autumn decor, pumpkins & pumpkin patches are plentiful. Pumpkin Patches include Flamingo Road […]
Drive-in, Drive-thru & Drive-up events in South Florida
Drive-in flicks, drive-through Trick-or-Treating & drive-up resources are offered in South Florida, especially enticing for folks who appreciate the simplicity or are adhering to distancing recommendations. Some drive-in events are free. Others involve a fee. Drive-in, Drive-up & Drive-Thru events include Family-friendly Halloween events Drive-up Halloween event, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. October 22 in […]
Craft Shows, Vendor Markets & Artisan Fairs
Slip into your shopping shoes. South Florida offers a variety of unique, quirky and interesting venues that provide enticing, shopping excursions. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local vendors. Interesting Shopping Venues ArtServe gift shop features art pieces from South Florida artists & artisans, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-8190 SistrunKollective co-op boutique featuring […]
Free & Inexpensive Fun This Weekend in South Florida & Deals
Free food-distribution events & food-drive drop-off information
Organizations are offering free food distribution in South Florida for families that need help, with some sites offering drive-through pick-ups. Others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Please return to this site. We’re adding other food giveaways and resources. Occasionally events are added. Or maybe rescheduled. If your organization is distributing food, please email […]
Farmers markets & vendor fairs feature food, vintage wares & handmade goods
Shop for fresh produce, enticing prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor & other items from South Florida vendors, farmers & artisans. In Broward, farmers markets and other vendor markets often include extra features. Some include yoga, live entertainment or petting zoos. Vendor fairs & farmers markets offer opportunities for delightful outdoor family & solo excursions, […]
Discounts on apparel at Salvation Army Family stores
Family Stores run by Salvation Army 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. Prior to shopping, please phone first & verify hours the store is open Family Stores in Broward are usually open 10 a.m. […]
DIY bike rentals in Fort Lauderdale
For quick errands, sightseeing or scooting around for fun, a network of self-serve bike pick-up and drop-off stations are offered eastern Broward. Bike-share bikes are intended for relatively brief point-to-point excursions. Regular bikes & electric bikes are offered. Fees $5 for 30 minutes $35 & $88 for memberships, with free 30-minute rides & extra fees […]
Sawgrass in Sunrise features farmers & artisan vendors
Oodles of shops, including designer outlets, restaurants, & entertainment venues draw residents & tourists to popular Sawgrass in Sunrise. Sawgrass is enhancing its shopping opportunities with a fresh set of vendors on weekends — farmers and artisans. Sawgrass Mills Farmer’s & Artisan’s market is offered Saturdays & Sundays during regular shopping hours Items include […]
$100 toilet rebates for eligible residents
Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And the planet. Broward Water Partnership is offering a free webinar featuring water-saving tips, and offers rebates for water-efficient toilets to eligible residents. For Rebates, application & approval is required prior to purchase For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates […]
Festival Marketplace offers Vintage Fair, discount vouchers & events
Festival Marketplace is an indoor shopping venue with a bazaar-like ambiance. It features about 250 vendors, which are primarily independent shops. The marketplace also puts on shopping & entertainment events and offers deals. Free events Vintage Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Third Saturdays, includes vendors indoors & outdoors selling vintage, antique, re-purposed, salvage & […]
Fun, entertainment & exhibits in malls
Some of your favorite places to shop in South Florida offer enticing attractions, exhibits and entertainment. A few are free. Fees apply for others. Usually parking is free. Art of Illusions @ Sawgrass in Sunrise Venue features 3D images, where spectators are able to snap fun photos & selfies, $25 entry, $16 for ages […]
