Participating Broward parks are accepting natural holiday trees for recycling. Residents may drop off trees for free — up to two per vehicle — with all trimmings and decorations removed. Only natural trees are accepted & recycled. The shredded Chip-A-Tree bits are recycled as landscaping material at parks. The program runs to January 14, and the usual park […]
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Free things to do & deals for winter break
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Relish your winter break in Fort Lauderdale and other towns in Broward with free things to do and discounts for attractions, activities and recreation. Our list includes fun for tots, teens, families and adults that’s free, inexpensive or offered with a deal. We’ll be adding additional suggestions. Enjoy yourself. Free events January 3 Free event for […]
What’s open Christmas day in Broward
If you’re seeking festive lights, places to dine out and entertainment December 25, we’d like to share a few ideas about what to do in Broward. Restaurants TooJays restaurants are open Pieology in Plantation, 1760 N. University Drive, Plantation, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participating Pizza Hut restaurants, varies Reserve online for various restaurants at Open […]
Kwanzaa festivals & events
Festivities for Kwanzaa include Kwanzaa festivals and activities at December 26 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kwanzaa For Kids & Families, African-American Library 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-357-6282, free Kwanzaa Ujamaa 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. December 29, Bass Park, 2750 N.W. 19th St., Fort Lauderdale, food vendors, other vendors, entertainment and activities, free entry Related event: Winter Wonderland […]
Holiday light displays in Broward
Festive seasonal light displays in Broward offer dazzling family-friendly entertainment. Some are free. The displays are presented weather permitting. Free Free Symphony of Lights display at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m Christmas Lights In The Acres is dazzling display in Plantation Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays November 29 to December 9 and December 13 to […]
Where to see Santa, some with photo ops
Santa is out and about in South Florida, interacting with fans and posing for snapshots. These are some of the events on his agenda. We’ll be adding others. Some events offer opportunities for free DIY photos with Santa. Some offer professional photos either free or with a fee. At some malls, Santa is available to see for free […]
Free entry for Margate Winter Festival with 3-D light show
Entry is free for a Winter Festival in west Broward that includes a 3-D projection show, performances, vendors, snow and rides for kids, photo ops with Santa and other activities. Margate Winter Festival is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 14 on Margate Boulevard, from US 441/SR 7 to Northwest 58th Avenue. Parking is free. Events […]
Light Up Sistrunk & lighting events in Hallandale Beach & Miramar & Hanukkah Fair in Fort Lauderdale
Santa is out and about for free holiday festivities and entertainment in South Florida. Many holiday lighting events are free, and include entertainment, and other activities. Festivities include December 7 Light Up Sistrunk 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 7. Sistrunk Boulevard from Ninth Avenue to 11th Avenue. Photos with Santa. Kids Zone with snow. Food. […]
Snow slide, Santa & fun at Winter Wonderland in Deerfield
If you favor activities associated with nippy weather, Deerfield Beach is offering Winter Wonderland with snow and skating. The festival is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 8 at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442 Activities are free with regular weekend entry fees for the park, which are $1.50 for ages 6 and older. […]
Free fun and snow in Davie
No need for South Floridians to fly up north to enjoy snow. The Town of Davie is presenting a free event featuring Santa and activities for kids, including tons of snow for kids 12 and younger to play in. The event is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 8 at Bergeron Rodeo, 4271 Davie Road, Davie 33314. The events […]
Candy Cane Parade is free holiday event in Hollywood
Floats roll along Hollywood Beach Broadwalk during a festive parade in Hollywood, an iconic oceanside holiday event in South Florida. The festivities are 7 p.m. December 8 from Missouri Street south to Harrison Street. Seating is offered at Charnow Park at Garfield Street and at the Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street. Organizers suggest attendees park in downtown Hollywood […]
Christmas Lights In The Acres with music is free
For a delightful evening, a dazzling light show set to seasonal songs is featured for free in Plantation Acres. The outdoor light shows are 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays November 29 to December 9 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 13 to December 23 and December 26 to December 30 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. […]
Art Festival & Winter Wonderland in Sunrise, with snow & Santa
Winter Wonderland with snow fun for kids and an art festival, which previously was known as the Woodstock festival, provide a popular winter season event in Sunrise. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 1 at the Sunrise athletic facilities, 11501 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351 Regular entry is free. The fee is $5 for kids 12 and younger participating in […]
