Entertainment, food trucks, art, artists & vendors are featured at free Old Town Untapped festivities in downtown Pompano Beach. The events, which include beer from local breweries, are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. first Fridays of most months. The event usually includes Fire & Light Fountain show every half hour 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fire […]
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Libraries loaded with resources, events & workshops
You name it. Fun. Yoga. Educational workshops. Technology & digital equipment. Entertainment. It’s likely offered at a Broward library. Or accessible online via the website. Probably for free. Broward Libraries offer Broward libraries loan fitness gear and electronic devices, including pedometers, Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablets, digital tablets for adults & others Use electronics equipment free at Broward […]
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Restaurant Discounts & Deals
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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 […]
Register for night hikes, $5 fee
For a fun twist on nightlife activities, some parks offer evening nature walks in forests and other intriguing outdoor spaces. The fee is usually $5 a person, which is ideal for a frugal romantic date or a fun family outing. Pre-registration is required. Phone the park you’re interested in for additional information and registration. Flashlights, drinking water […]
Free live entertainment at Hollywood Beach bandshell
Offering free live entertainment some week nights and weekends, a bandshell on the beach is an iconic and popular venue in south Broward. The open-air outdoor theater right off the beach is at Johnson Street on The Broadwalk in Hollywood. Bands perform 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. most Wednesdays to Sundays. The Bandshell entertainment schedule includes December 4 […]
Snow Fun for Kids, Skating & Winter festivals
Even in sunny South Florida, kids are able to frolic in frosty snow. Some winter festivals and events in Broward include piles of snow for youngsters, usually at a relatively inexpensive fee or free. Santa attends some winter festivals, sometimes with his wife or Rudolph. Please return to this article. We’ll add others. Winter festivals, […]
Winter Holiday events in Broward
Winter festivals, events with snow, Santa, boat parades and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Deerfield Beach, and other towns in Broward. Many events are free. Some are inexpensive, or offered with deals & discounts. Our full calendar of holiday events is below. (Note: Check back. We’ll be […]
Hayrides, S’mores & outdoor family fun for $3.50 or $5
Regional parks offer family-fun evening events that include s’mores around a bonfire. With Hayrides. The price is $3.50 for ages 3 and older. Some parks require pre-registration and pre-payment. Reserve Online. Entry to parks is usually free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, park entry fees are $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older. […]
$100 toilet rebates for eligible residents
For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $100 per toilet when replacing an old toilet with a more efficient low-flow WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible homeowners may receive two rebates — up to $200 — per household. The specific rebate and eligibility may vary […]
$10-off discount & Other Deals for Butterfly World
Nab a discount for Butterfly World in north Broward. The popular walk-through attraction features assorted free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage, thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Discounts $10 off regular prices November 12 to November 23, when you request “12 Days of Thanksgiving” promotion For $3 off regular prices, use online discount coupon […]
Festivals & fun events
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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. November Holiday lighting festivities November 22 in […]
Free family-friendly films in Hollywood
No movie November 29 Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in south Broward. The movies are 8 p.m. most Fridays at the amphitheater. Feel free to use your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard at U.S. One in Hollywood. Films include “Frozen” November 15 “Polar Express” November 22 For information, phone 954-921-3500 or online The […]
