Florida is offering students — and all other shoppers — an opportunity to purchase apparel and school supplies without paying state sales tax. Event is named “Florida Back To School Sales Tax Holiday.” However, it’s not only for students. Tax-free shopping is open to everyone. Florida state sales tax is 6 percent, which is $6 […]
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Free & Inexpensive Things To Do This Weekend & Deals
Sawgrass in Sunrise now 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 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Items include […]
Fun Shopping Venues, Shopping Events & 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. Please note — distancing & face masks often are requested. Interesting Shopping Venues ArtServe gift shop features pieces from South Florida artists & artisans, 1350 […]
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. […]
$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 […]
Free food-distribution events, summer distributions for students & requests for donations
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 & local vendors markets in Broward
Shop for fresh produce, enticing prepared foods & vintage items from South Florida vendors, farmers & artisans. In Broward, farmers markets and other markets often include extra features. Some include yoga, live entertainment or petting zoos. Farmers markets offer opportunities for delightful outdoor family & solo excursions, and perhaps inexpensive dates. It’s always wise […]
Free Water Trolley in Fort Lauderdale
For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The Riverwalk Water Trolley ferries guests along a scenic route to an assortment of points along the New River. The trolley runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Riverwalk Water Trolley is separate from yellow Water Taxi vessels. […]
BCycle for 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. Fees for BCycle regular bikes & electric bikes $5.35 for 30 minutes $26.75 & $48.15 for memberships, with free 30-minute rides & extra fees […]
Drive-in, Drive-thru & Drive-up events
Drive-in flicks, drive-through attractions, and drive-thru food trucks are enticing events in South Florida, especially while following physical distancing recommendations. Some drive-in events are free. Others involve a fee. Drive-thru Food Trucks in Plantation 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33323, 954-452-2558 Information is online. It’s wise […]
Festival Marketplace offers Vintage Fair & discount vouchers
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 selling vintage, antique, re-purposed, salvage & handcrafted merchandise; free […]
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 […]
