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. Opportunities for discounts are offered. Regular fares $28 for ages 12 to 64 $23 for age 65 and older and […]
Winter holidays
Unique 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 usually are required — and always a good idea. Shopping events include Vintage Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Photo Ops in South Florida
If you enjoy interesting opportunities for snapping selfies and family photos , we’re delighted to share some ideas in South Florida. When in public, please follow social distancing protocols. Please wear masks. Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale read our feature Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale offers scenic setting for walks & outdoor recreation Please return to […]
Free drive-through Holiday Lane in North Broward
Read about Other Holiday Events & Displays, including free & inexpensive events Holiday lights & displays in Broward Winter Holiday events in Broward Previous event From your vehicle, wave to Santa, Rudolph, & an elf at a free drive-through event featuring the sights and sounds of the season. Holiday Lane at Promenade is 2 […]
Free entry day for Art & Culture Center in Hollywood
Free entry day Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. The venue is at 1650 Harrison St., 954-921-3274 In addition to enjoying the art exhibits on display, free-entry day events often include a family-friendly STEAM activity. Regular prices other days are $7 […]
Ideas for fun & entertainment New Year’s Day
If you are out and about or staying home, we’re offering suggestions for things to do in South Florida New Year’s Day. Some are free. Virus protection practices apply. Outdoors Florida State Parks that are usually open on Fridays are open January 1, a few in Florida feature first-day hike events, regular entry fees apply […]
Free Christmas tree recycling
Participating Broward parks are accepting natural holiday trees for recycling. Residents may drop off trees for free — up to 2 per vehicle — with all trimmings and decorations removed. Only natural trees are accepted & recycled. Recycled trees are shredded. Mulch is used as landscaping material at parks. The program runs to January 18, and […]
Not offered this year —- Free entry for Winter Wonderland display in Plantation
Online & Televised events from Winterfest in Fort Lauderdale
In Florida, holiday boat parades, including Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale, feature lavishly decorated boats floating along waterways. With no live Winterfest parade this year, Winterfest is featuring other events including Winterfest holiday TV show featuring videos from decades of previous parades WSVN 10 a.m. December 19, 11 a.m. December 25, & 5 a.m. […]
Santa’s Drive-Thru Village Attraction in Miramar, with discount opportunities
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Santa’s Drive-Thru Village is no longer offered Read Other features Winter Holiday events in Broward Venues Open Christmas day in Broward & ideas for fun & entertainment Winter Holiday events in Broward Previous event Santa, his wife, and Elves at work are featured in a whimsical drive-through attraction in South Florida, with […]
Early deal for Breakfast with Santa
Nab some Santa time and seasonal fun at Breakfast with Santa events in Broward. Events include December 15 10 a.m. to noon Breakfast with Santa. For reservations and ticket purchases by November 30, the fee $6 for kids 12 and younger, $8 for others . After that, the price is $10 per person. Hagen Park Community Center, […]
