Free things to do & deals this weekend in Broward

Our weekend list features free things to do and deals for fun in  Broward, including Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach & Hollywood.

We include festivals, live music, free movies and discounts for popular attractions.

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Our list of free things to do & deals this weekend

Noteworthy events this weekend

• Dive-in movie in Tamarac, $3.50 & $4 August 26
• Free FAT Village Artwalk in Fort Lauderdale, with free trolley August 26

Free most weekends

• Open-air bandshell on Hollywood beach offers free live music
• Bands perform Fridays at Fort Lauderdale beach March to November 10
• Farmers Markets in Broward
• Free kid-friendly movies most Fridays at ArtsPark in Hollywood
• Free Funtastic Fridays for Kids in Hollywood, most Fridays
• Plantation Historical Museum always free entry Saturdays
• Free boat shuttle to Deerfield Island weekends
• Free live music performances at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach most Saturdays and Sundays
• Pompano, free music performances some Saturdays or Sundays at Festival Marketplace, 2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555
• Free entry to BaCA or Bailey Contemporary Arts gallery, 41 NE 1st St., Pompano Beach 33060, 954-284-0141, including 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, website
• Free guided nature walks at Fern Forest park in north Broward
• Free entry to ArtServe art gallery in Fort Lauderdale, most Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Stream movies, TV & audiobooks free with Broward Library card
• Free access to 3D printer and other high-tech design equipment at Broward Library in Fort Lauderdale  most Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Free star-gazing at Markham Park
• Free digital music & more with library card
• Broward Library branches offer free music, magic shows, movies & games
• Online map of garage sales in South Florida
• Free surf, skimboard and paddleboard lessons
• Free home improvement workshops at Home Depot, varied weekends
• Free routes on water & land trolleys

Low-cost events & deals

• Tri-Rail in South Florida offers $5 all-day fares on weekends
• Farm tours with barnyard animals at Tradewinds Park $3 (not including weekend park entry entry fees)
• Discounts for sightseeing & boat tours
• Line dancing at Secret Woods in Dania Beach, $8 or $6 for seniors
• Deals for adopting a pet at animal shelters in Broward, including rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets
• LauderDEALS discounts for fun, attractions & lodging in Broward
• 12 Groupon discounts for fun & recreation
• Play trivia at restaurants & bars in Broward
• Waterparks & water playgrounds in Broward spring to September 30
• Deals for theater tickets
• Evening discounts on Water Taxi in Broward
• Participating restaurants offer deals with tickets from Broward theaters
• Discounts for entry to Flamingo Gardens in Broward
• Butterfly World coupon for $3 off

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