Free & Inexpensive Things To Do This Weekend

Our weekend list features free & inexpensive things to do, deals, and exciting events in  South Florida.

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Free things to do, inexpensive things to do, exciting events & deals this weekend include

Featured

• Free Outdoor Video Projection Displays in downtown Fort Lauderdale March 1-7
• March 6  & 7  Exotic Plant Festival, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330. Information is on the Flamingo Gardens website or 954-473-2955, 25% off regular entry fees, read our feature
• For Bank of America patrons with eligible bank card, free entry  for NSU Art Museum and Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale, March 6 & 7, read feature
• March 7 Drive-Thru Festival, Weston World Fest Drive-Thru. 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., featuring music from different nations, Cypress Bay High, 18600 Vista Park Boulevard, Weston, free entry, photo ops, attendees encouraged to decorate their vehicles to represent family heritage, information online
• March 5-7 Superfancon: Comics, Collectibles, & Trading Card Show, Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale 33309, 954-491-6265, $22.85 for 1 day, $33.46 for 2 days, $44.06 for 3 days, VIP deals $107.72 & $134.24, website

Live entertainment

• 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays outside patio @ Marina 84 Fort Lauderdale,  free entry, 2440 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale 33312, 954-734-2424, website

Drive-in Laser Show

Drive-in Laser Light Show is family-friendly entertainment  7 p.m. & 9 p.m. March 4 -7 and 7 p.m. March  7 at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach 33009. The show features laser lights and other effects set to popular pop and rock tunes.

Note — The show is not recommended for individuals with sensitivity to light.

Tickets are $29 – $99 per vehicle. Fees are extra. Purchase tickets prior to the show online. Gates open at 5 p.m. for 7 p.m. shows and 8 p.m. for 9 p.m. shows.

Attraction deals

• Free entry for Coral Springs Museum of Art, 9 a.m. to 5:30  p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065, 954-340-5000,  website
• For Bank of America patrons with eligible bank card, free entry  for NSU Art Museum and Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale, March 6 & 7, read feature
• Bonnet House historic venue & gardens, discounts offered include $3 off for Broward residents
• Butterfly World in North Broward offers $5-off & other discount opportunities, read our feature or website
• Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale includes roller skating, go-karts, & escape rooms, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale 33309, 954-491-6265, Read our Post or Xtreme Action Park website fees apply
• In The Game arcade & indoor recreation venue in Sawgrass offers deals, read our feature
• Discount opportunities for Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale

Out & About

• Ideas for Outdoor Recreation in Broward
• Farmers markets & flea markets in Broward
• Outdoor Yoga opportunities
• Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares weekends
• Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, read our feature or website, includes
  • Adult Skate Night with DJ entertainment Sunday nights, $12 per person
• South Florida parks offer watercraft rentals
• Savor Cinema, an iconic venue in Fort Lauderdale featuring independent films resumes with social distancing practices
  • 503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale 33301, 954-525-3456, website
  • Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $9 for students & military & discounted or free for Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival members
•  Flamingo Gardens wildlife & botanical gardens in Davie,  read our feature or website 
• Outdoor yoga @ Flamingo Gardens in Davie, $15 or $60 for 5 classes, 8:30 a.m. Sundays, read our feature or website 
• Broward Parks are waiving regular weekend & holiday fees until further notice
• For a free daytime or evening outdoor excursions, Downtown Hollywood Murals works nicely. About 30 murals are on in easy walkable route. Information about route & artists is online or read our feature
• Broward libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities for retrieving reserved items, offered @ most libraries, including some available for pick-ups on Saturdays
• Free & inexpensive bike routes in Broward
• Ideas for Outdoor Recreation in Broward
• Outdoor Yoga opportunities
• TY Park in Hollywood is lovely venue for outdoor exercise & relaxation

“The Porch is The Tree is The Watering Hole”

• free exhibition by Black artists and designers
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursdays & Saturdays, reservations required, reserve online, 954-357-7463
• African American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 NW Sixth St. Fort Lauderdale, 33311, 954-357-6282

Drive-in & outdoor movies

• Swap Shop drive-in theater with several different movies, 3291 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Lauderhill 33311, $7 for ages 12 and older, $2 for ages 5 to 11 and free for 4 and younger, website or read our feature
• Other drive-in movies including venues in Miami-Dade

Casinos including

• Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood 33314, 866-502-7259, website
• Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek 33073, 954-977-6700, website
• Seminole Classic Casino 4150 N. State Road 7, Hollywood 33021, 954-961-3220, website  

Free Online movies

• From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries

Shopping

• Farmers markets & flea markets in Broward including
  • Flamingo Road Nursery and Farmers Market year-round at  1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. week days, 8 to 6 p.m. weekends 954-235-9397
  •  Plantation Farmers Market  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Volunteer Park,  12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, 954-452-2558
  • Tamarac Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. most Sundays, 7825 Southgate Blvd., 954-540-6593 or 954-597-3620
  • Going Bananas @ Festival Marketplace  2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, 954-935-5959
• Shop for deals at Thrift Stores in South Florida
• South Florida Farms Sell Fruit & Vegetables To The Public

Dining offers & deals

• Restaurant deals

If you’re staying indoors — online events & entertainment to enjoy from home at your leisure include

• From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries & register online for free library e-card
• Lots of online entertainment, fun, and education
• Friday Night Sound Waves playlist  of performances from South Florida artists
• Videos of live Happy Hour events featuring fancy drink recipes from Winterfest in Fort Lauderdale & Spirited South Florida
• 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
• Virtual nightclub fun & line dance lessons from Round Up country western nightclub in Davie, YouTube
• Florida Grand Opera on YouTube
• Online Art Activities & Virtual Art Tours from South Florida
• Virtual yoga, dance & other online fitness workouts
• meerkat webcam from ZooMiami
• From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries & register online for free library e-card
• Redbox offers free movies and TV shows
• Stay At Home With the Home Show features online videos about design & entertaining online &  Instagram
• Performances from Miramar Cultural Center on YouTube
• live webcams @ beaches in Broward

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