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.
Entertainment
Free live entertainment Fridays at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale
Popular local bands are featured in free events at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Starlight Musicals events are usually 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Fridays during summer at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. The events also serve as a food drive for people & pets. Live music includes July 30 Miami Sound-Byte […]
Free events, live reggae & fun in Florida’s Hollywood
In Florida’s Hollywood, plenty of events, entertainment and unique attractions are free. Downtown Hollywood offers a quaint, walkable district with art studios, restaurants & shops. The downtown district also features ArtsPark, which offers free outdoor films and festivals. Hollywood Beach includes a pedestrian promenade and live entertainment oceanfront at Hollywood Beach bandshell. In downtown & […]
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 […]
Play trivia at restaurants & pubs
If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the […]
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 […]
Drive-ins & outdoor movies in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill & others
Drive-ins offer an opportunity for an entertaining evening out. Watch a movie inside your own vehicle. Turn on the radio for sound. Some venues sell snacks or food trucks are on site. Others recommend packing your own refreshments. Some parks & other venues offer films outdoors on inflatable screens. Often, entry is free. Occasionally, prior […]
2-for-1 & other ‘LauderDEALS’ discounts for fun, recreation & retail
Nab 2-for-1 deals & discounts for attractions, stores, recreational rentals, activities & other fun in the Fort Lauderdale area. Summer Savings deals, including 2-for-1 offers, are valid at participating vendors June, July, August & September. LauderDEALS are featured on Greater Fort Lauderdale visitor’s website. With deals, restrictions & exceptions may apply. Participating attractions & vendors […]
Free live entertainment & deals in Broward
In South Florida, live entertainment is performed in parks, shopping plazas and restaurants. Some events are free. Others require a fee, or minimum order. For some venues, parking fees apply. Live Entertainment in Broward Hollywood Beach Bandshell Live entertainment from rotating variety of local bands usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays at […]
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 […]
Water Taxi offers deals, including 2-for-1 fares
Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers floating transportation on the Intracoastal Waterway and New River. Relax onboard with narrated tours. Or use Water Taxis for hop-on hop-off excursions at points along regular routes. It’s fun. Drinks are usually sold on board, including adult beverages on select routes. Opportunities for discounts are offered. Water Taxi travels […]
Broward libraries loan electronics & robotic devices, fitness equipment & other gear
You name it. Family-friendly fun. Yoga. Educational workshops. Tutoring. Technology & digital equipment. Take-home tablets. Language lessons. Entertainment. It’s likely offered at a Broward library. Or, online via the website. Most everything offered from Broward Library is free. If you need a library card, obtain it for free, including online versions. Read our feature, Register […]
