Free things to do & deals this weekend

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Our weekend list features free things to do and deals for fun in  Broward, including Sunrise, Deerfield Beach & Weston. We include festivals, live music, free movies and discounts for popular attractions. To keep up with latest news on deals, discounts and free events in South Florida, sign up for the daily Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Our list of free things to do & deals this weekend

Top picks & special events

• Pompano Food Truck Roundup, third Friday of most months, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Old Town, Northeast First Street & Northeast First Avenue, Pompano,  33060, 954-786-7823 or 954-786-4111
• Free live music in Wilton Manors January 18
• Free ArtLit family-friendly fun & festivities in Pompano Beach 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. January 19
• MLK Jr. Day events & entertainment January 18, 19, 20 & 21
• $5 for Nautical Flea Market in Pompano January 19 & 20
• Discount for Flamingo Fest at Flamingo Gardens in Davie January 19 & 20
• Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk & tour of painted buildings most third Saturdays, free
• Art Expo/Art Walk Wilton Manors, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. third Saturday of most months. In June, event is third Friday, Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, free entry
• Free day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood most third Sundays, free
• Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares weekends
• Open-air bandshell on Hollywood beach offers free music performances Wednesdays to Sundays, weather permitting
• Farmers Markets in Broward, many offer entertainment, fitness & other fun
• Wilton Manors offers weekend discounts for Uber & Lyft

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Sunday, January 20, 2019

Free most weekends

• Open-air bandshell on Hollywood beach offers free live music bandshell
• 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
• Discounts for iFLY, GameRoom, bowling & other fun
• 2-for-1 deals for fun, dining & shopping in Broward to September 30
• Farm tours with barnyard animals at Tradewinds Park $3 (not including weekend park entry entry fees)
• Water parks & water playgrounds in Broward
• 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
• Deals for theater tickets
• Evening discounts on Water Taxi in Broward
• Participating restaurants offer deals with tickets from Broward theaters
• Butterfly World coupon for $3 off
• Bowling deals in Broward

Also in South Florida

• Food and dining deals in Broward
• Miami weekend roundup of free and cheap events
• Free activities and deals in Boca Raton and Greater Palm Beach
• Discounts on tickets to shows and events are on the Entertainment Page.
• Find Groupon deals on Broward plays, concerts, sports, festivals and more.
• Find Living Social deals on South Florida plays, concerts, sports, festivals and activities.
• Find Travelzoo activity deals in South Florida.