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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
- Live Bands Fridays at Fort Lauderdale beach to November 2, free
- Fun for dogs at water parks October 13, 14, 20 & 21
- Register for night hikes in Broward, $3 to $5
- Coconut Creek Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 13 & October 14, 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, free entry
- Open-air bandshell on Hollywood beach offers free music performances Wednesdays to Sundays, weather permitting
Friday, October 12, 2018
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Free most weekends
- Live Bands Fridays at Fort Lauderdale beach to November 2, free
- 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.
Plantation Historical Museum
511 North Fig Tree Lane
Plantation, FL 33317
954-797-2722
Michele says
HELP PLEASE
Friends are coming into Port of Ft Lauderdale ( on a cruise).
What is there to do in that area on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.
I live way south
Patti Roth says
hi
For November 13, suggestions include
Free Art in the Park event in Plantation https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/?s=art+in+the+park
Free live music performances weekends at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm FREE Gulfstream Park https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/?s=art+in+the+park
Free live music at bandshell on Hollywood Beach https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/iconic-open-air-theater-on-hollywood-beach-reopens-for-free-music-performances/
Discounts for Jungle Queen in Fort Lauderdale https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/discounts-iconic-jungle-queen-boat-tour-fort-lauderdale/
Read about events in Miami-Dade at http://MiamiontheCheap.com
Lydia says
Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi. You catch the taxi under 17th. St Bridge by Hilton .tix good from 10am to 10pm…adults 26 bucks…on & off as much as you want. Can see Ft Laud & Las Alas & goes to Hollywood also
Patti Roth says
Thanks for writing
For extra value, $1 off if purchase tickets online and discounts at some businesses when you display your Water Taxi ticket. Information on our post https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/water-taxi-in-broward-offers-online-discounts-select-16-routes-deals-at-participating-vendors/
carol says
This is NOT Bank of America FREE museum weekend. It is the first FULL weekend of each month.
Patti Roth says
Yes. You are right. Thank you