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Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, …

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YMCA organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults. In 2024, free lessons are  March 25-29, and registration is required online. YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale.   Sign up for the South Florida on …

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If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

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Discounted entry fees and a youth orchestra are offered at Bonnet House Family Day event in Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House Family Day in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with activities and entertainment. Bonnet House is an historic home with whimsical features and gardens.  Discounted entry fees for the event are …

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Go outside for lunch and delight in the sounds of a live band.   Noon Tunes events in 2024 ares noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in February and March featuring live music in a public park. The lunch break entertainment is at Stranahan Park, 10 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Bands include: February 7 Pitbull of …

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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward.  Often an Easter Bunny — or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny —  is on site. Some events offer exciting features, such as a marshmallow drop from a helicopter in Hollywood. Lots of events in Broward are open to the public …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.  Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20  for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, military, …

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Treat yourself to live performances at First Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17 “Jubilate Deo” described as “representing a unique musical style in seven different languages.”  The performance features the choir and orchestra. 11 a.m. April …

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Sea Shorts Play Festival offers an entertaining show for adults featuring local performers. Entry is free. The production by Seaside Players features eight  original short plays written by Florida playwrights. Performances in 2024 include 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 4 …

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You can taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from food trucks and …

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