In South Florida, some stores, restaurants and other venues are opening with physical distancing, face protection, and other safety policies in effect. Some stores are open only for outdoor drive-up pickups, or offer that option if it’s preferable.
Please return to this feature, we’re adding other information.
We recommend phoning first to verify the venue you’re interested is open.
Places open or are re-opening include
Entertainment & Fun
- Swap Shop Drive-In movies open May 18, 3291 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Lauderhill 33311, information online
- Water Taxi, May 21 to May 25, & other Thursdays to Sundays, information online
- Flamingo Gardens botanic gardens and wildlife sanctuary open May 23 to the public, and May 20 for members, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330 954-473-2955, information online, entry fees apply
- Bonnet House is opening its gardens May 19, including a desert & hibiscus gardens, entry is $5 for non-members and free for members, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale 33304, tickets & information are online
- Butterfly World in North Browad, with opportunities for discounts
- Several municipal, regional & state parks are open, phone first, entry for gardens is $5 for non-members and free for members
- Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, pedestrian promenade along the ocean, information online
- Some bowling venues
Shopping
- Flamingo Road Nursery 10-acre outdoor garden center, cafe and farmer’s market, 1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, 33325, 954-476-7878, website, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Some Salvation Army Thrift Stores, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. week days & Saturdays
- 1801 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-3725
- 2300 SW 56th Ave., Hollywood, 954-961-7523
- 451 E. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, 954- 782-3925
- 888 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, 954-433-2160
- 7707 Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, 954-721-0705
- 310 N. State Road 7, Margate, 954- 979-6999
- Sawgrass Mills mall, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise 33323, 954-846-2300, information online
- Festival Marketplace, indoor venue with independent shops, 2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach 33073, 954-979-4555, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays & 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, information online
- Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop opens May 23, 3291 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Lauderhill 33311, information online
- Some Goodwill stores, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., information online
- May 18 includes
- 10369 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs 33065, 954- 755-5880
- 9160 W. State Road 84, Davie, 33324, 954-472-2367
- 289 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach 33441, 954-571-2093
- 3149 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Pembroke Park 33009, 954-989-2405
- 2057 N. State Road 7, Margate 33063, 954-975-8950
- 1099 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park 33304, 954-390-0147
- 12800 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines 33027, 954-541-8224
- May 18 includes
- 18221 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 33029, 954-441-1631
- 154 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines 33024, 954-538-1482
- May 20
- 2104 Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33309, 954-977-7043
- May 22 includes
- May 20
- 3282 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes 33319
- 6819 Taft Street, Hollywood 33024, 954-966-3555
- 2029 N. University Drive, Sunrise 33322, 954-748-5887
- 4345 N.W. 88th Ave., Sunrise 33351, 954-747-3356
- Lauderhill Mall, 1529 N.W. 40th Ave., Lauderhill 33313, 954-316-9484
- Some @ Gulfstream Park Village, 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000, website
- Williams-Sonoma Group stores reopen on May 20
- Crate & Barrel offers curbside pickup only, until opening
- Container Store offers curbside pickup & entry by appointment
- Z-Gallerie mail-order only
- Some @ Galleria mall, 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33304, including
- Pandora May 18
- Abercrombie & Fitch May 18
- Solstice Sunglass May 22
- Tossed May 18
- fix & repair May 18
- Macy’s May 22
- Mondays to Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Others — Information on which stores & restaurants are open is online
- Some @ Westfied Broward mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 33388 expected to open May 20
- as of May 20, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays
- Information via Text 954-284-1021
Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale
Food & Restaurants, including
- Participating TooJay’s restaurants, information online
- Shooters Waterfront overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33308, information online
- Some Quarterdeck Restaurants, including Las Olas, 17th Street, Davie & Plantation
- Hoffman’s Chocolates in Plantation, Fort Lauderdale & Weston open May 22, curbside is offered, information online
- Casa Sensei, 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33301, 954-994-1768
Virtual Events
- South Florida Farms Sell Fruit & Vegetables To The Public
- Virtual yoga, dance & other online fitness workouts
- Drive-in live music festival in Hallandale
- Rum drinks featured in free online Winterfest ‘Lounge & Learn’
- Restaurant Discounts & Deals in South Florida
- Stock Up On Storm Supplies During Tax-Free Week in Florida
- From home, download free films, e-books & other digital entertainment from libraries
- Free online homework help & employment help via Broward Library
- Free Food Distribution events in South Florida UPDATED
- Broward libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities
Virtual Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Useful Resources
- 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
- New Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap deals
- Free Food Distribution events in South Florida UPDATED
- Broward libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities
- Deals for first responders & healthcare professionals in South Florida
- Free employment workshops on resumes, interviews & networking
