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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.

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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, 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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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 …

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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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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. …

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For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Free & Inexpensive festivals and other events  in April 2024 include Dancing in the Street, Oakland Park Slip into your dancing shoes for Dancing in The Street 6 …

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Rock out with a free live performance in Hollywood. Bands are featured at occasional events at Boulevard Heights amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33020. Events in 2024 include 7 p.m. Friday,  March 29 Silver Wings Band performs rock favorites 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 The Fabulons Parking is free. Bring a blanket or portable seat. …

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