Relish a favorite winter season tradition in South Florida with Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach-Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parades on the Intracoastal Waterway. Yachts, sailboats and other watercraft are decorated to impress. Watch for free. Or reserve space at waterfront restaurants. Or purchase tickets for seating at Winterfest parade — with discount […]
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Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk with exciting extras
Soak in the local art scene, watch an artist paint with his foot and browse wares from pop-up vendors at a popular ArtWalk event in South Broward. The Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk festivities are third Saturdays 6 p.m. to about 10 p.m. on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street, 954-924-2980 Entry is free. The events usually include these interesting activities, which are also free. walking […]
Free jazz in Pembroke Pines
Live jazz performances are featured at free outdoor events at a park in Pembroke Pines. Jazz in the Pines events include an artist painting live. Events include 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. October 21 Sound of Vision with painting artist 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. November 18 Othello Molineaux with painting artist 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Free water shuttle to Deerfield Island park weekends
Rides on a water shuttle to Deerfield Island Park in north Broward are free on weekends, weather permitting. Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway, accessible by boat. The free boat shuttle service runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach 33441, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., […]
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Restaurant Deals & Discounts
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Dining out or picking up take-out is extra appealing when you score a discount at restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pompano Beach and other towns in Broward. If we’ve whet your appetite for a tasty deal, enjoy browsing our list. With these deals, restrictions, exceptions & limitations may apply. Offers are based on individual restaurants’ participation. Top Picks […]
Upcoming festivals and events, plenty are free
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Festivals are popular events in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Davie and other towns in South Florida. Some festivals offer free entry and free parking, which are ideal for budget-friendly dates, frugal family activities or inexpensive outings with friends. With some festivals, extra fees apply for select activities. and perhaps for parking. December December 14, 15, 16 Garden of Lights, Flamingo […]
Entertainment, food trucks & fire fountain at ‘Untapped’ in Pompano
Entertainment, food trucks, art, artists, local breweries and other vendors are featured at free Old Town Untapped festivities in downtown Pompano Beach. The events are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. first Fridays of most months. The event usually includes Fire & Light Fountain show every half hour 7 to 9 p.m. Fire feature depends on weather. Where: Bailey Contemporary […]
How to enter digital lottery for $10 ‘Hamilton’ Tickets
South Florida is eager to see “Hamilton” in Fort Lauderdale, and opportunities for discount tickets are offered by digital lottery. The show runs December 18 to January 20. A lottery opens 2 days before each show, with an allotment of 40 tickets — which equates to about 20 winners — per show. Enter the lottery […]
Events with Food Trucks, including this week
For an outdoor activity to savor lovely South Florida weather, several food truck events are offered in Broward, including Plantation, Davie and Pompano Beach. Some of the events include music, or other entertainment. Food truck events are usually free to attend, with food for sale from various food truck vendors. Because dates are occasionally switched or events are discontinued, […]
Wilton Manors offers weekend discounts for Uber & Lyft
Nab a $5 discount for Uber or Lyft. The deal is available for folks travelling into Wilton Manors 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, when parking is tight. The discounts also may be offered for select events. Fresh discount codes for each week and information about the offer are provided online. The discount, which is equivalent to […]
50% off apparel & accessories 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, 954-433-2160, 10 […]
Free entry for museums in South Florida with eligible bank card
The Museums On Us program offers free entry the first full weekend of each month at participating museums, including several in South Florida, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. It’s a good idea to phone ahead, especially on a holiday weekend, to be sure the museum is open and participating in the program […]
