Things To Do This Weekend in South Florida

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Our weekend list features free things to do, deals, and useful resources in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.

While physical distancing is in effect, we’ll include exciting live & on-demand online entertainment and other virtual events to enjoy from your own home.

Some restaurants, stores & parks are open in South Florida. If you’re going out, it’s wise to phone first. Many venues are open fewer hours.

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Free things to do & deals this weekend include

In Person

• Drive-in Music Festival  at Atlantic Village parking lot, 801 North Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach 33009 , 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 30, $10 per vehicle, free for first responders, purchase tickets online 
• Drive-in movies, including
  • Swap Shop drive-in theater, 3291 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Lauderhill 33311, $7 for ages 12 and older, $2 for ages 5 to 11 and free for 4 and younger, read our feature
    • “Sonic The Hedgehog”
    • “The High Note”
    • several others
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and other sponsors are presenting occasional drive-in flicks in a Fort Lauderdale parking lot.  Tickets are $20 per vehicle, or free for FLIFF members. Purchase tickets online.
    •  Sold out — movie May 31
• Discount opportunities at Butterfly World in North Broward
• Reduced fees at Flamingo Gardens wildlife & botanical gardens in Davie
• Stores, parks & attractions are opening
• If you’re inclined to enjoy South Florida’s lovely weather outdoors, some parks in Broward are open with physical distancing requirements enforced.  Open parks include TY Park in Hollywood, Tree Tops Park in Davie, Fern Forest in Coconut Creek, Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale, and others. What’s extra nice is the parks with regular fees or weekend fees are waiving them

Virtual online events

• Virtual nightclub fun from Round Up country western nightclub in Davie, with DJs, dancers and usually some line dance instruction, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Fridays & Saturdays during physical-distancing recommendations
• Guy Harvey livestream presentations, including 11 a.m. May 30

Food Distribution

• For individuals and families who’d appreciate assistance acquiring food, free drive-through food distributions are featured in our article, Free Food Distributions in South Florida
  • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 30 McTyre Park, 3501 SW 56th Avenue, West Park 33023
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 30 Ogelsby Park, 3115 SW 52nd Avenue, Pembroke Park 33023

Dining offers & deals

• Restaurant deals
• South Florida restaurants offering pick-ups and/or deliveries

Shopping

• Florida is waiving 6 percent sales tax on eligible items May 29 to June 4 when purchased in stores or online, Read our feature  Stock Up On Storm Supplies During Tax-Free Week in Florida

On demand online events to enjoy from home at your leisure include

• Virtual Art Exhibit featuring South Florida artists offered online in May 
• Friday Night Sound Waves playlist  of performances from South Florida artists
• BB&T Center in Sunrise offers Concerts From Your Couch, information online
• Online entertainment & lessons from Broward Center of The Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, information on Facebook
• NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers a virtual tour and videos
• Florida Grand Opera on YouTube
• Online Art Activities & Virtual Art Tours from South Florida
• From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries
• Virtual yoga, dance & other online fitness workouts
• meerkat webcam from ZooMiami
• From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries
• Redbox offers free movies and TV shows
• Stay At Home With the Home Show features online videos about design & entertaining on Facebook & Instagram
• Performances from Miramar Cultural Center on YouTube

Read About Weekend events in Miami-Dade

Other Entertainment & Events

• Free Food Distribution events in South Florida UPDATED
• Stock Up On Storm Supplies During Tax-Free Week in Florida
• Online event live from Fort Lauderdale focusing on depression
• South Florida Farms Sell Fruit & Vegetables To The Public
• Virtual yoga, dance & other online fitness workouts
• Restaurant Discounts & Food Deals in South Florida
• Drink recipes featured in free online Winterfest ‘Lounge & Learn’
• From home, download free films, e-books & other digital entertainment from libraries
• Free online homework help & employment help via Broward Library
• More Broward libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities

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 Useful Resources

• Free Food Distribution events in South Florida UPDATED
• South Florida Farms Sell Fruit & Vegetables To The Public
• Dial 2-1-1: Free helpline offers info on food & financial resources
• Free Food Distributions Wednesdays at Stadium in Fort Lauderdale & Public Food Drive
• Send A Voucher For Free Snickers To An Essential Worker
• CVS opening ‘self-swab’ test sites in Florida
• More Broward libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities
• New Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap deals
• Deals for first responders & healthcare professionals in South Florida
• Free employment workshops on resumes, interviews & networking

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