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, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Hollywood, the event includes thousands of marshmallows dropped from a helicopter. In Lauderhill, the …
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Live entertainment, a rock wall, and inflatables are offered for the Earth Day event in Plantation. Earth Day in Plantation in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 20 and entry is free. It’s at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. The event includes live entertainment, kids’ activity area and vendors. A farmers …
Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area. For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …
Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids – and a great way to spend …
Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food trucks and inflatables for youngsters. Groove on the Grass events in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The band is T-Wave. The venue is Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. The …
Entry is $10 for the vibrant Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival in Wilton Manors if you purchase tickets prior to the event. The fee is $13 for purchasing tickets at the event. Entry is free for kids 11 and younger. Stonewall Pride Parade in 2024 is at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on Wilton Drive …
Broward Library branches are providing free solar eclipse glasses, while supplies last. The branches are offering one per patron, and patrons who received the free glasses last year are not eligible for another. A solar eclipse in 2024 is April 8, and solar eclipse eye safety tips are offered from NASA and American Astronomical Society. …
For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …
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 …
Dogs and their people are welcome to attend Home Fur Dogs Expo in Parkland. Entry and parking are free. The expo in 2024 is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road 33067. The event includes pet vendors, entertainment, and organizations with dogs for adoption. Pet food and pet …
Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …