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Free recycled exterior paint for eligible Broward residents

Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents in towns participating in the program Residents can request free outdoor paint if they reside in one of the municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the public works department …

Things to Do New Year’s Day in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to things to do and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. Holiday Lights Perhaps you want to linger in the holiday vibe.  Free displays include North Broward ‘Deck The …

Free Old Town Untapped in Pompano Beach

For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

Free Homestead Trolley to the National Parks

The Homestead National Parks Trolley service is returning. The regular season trolley will run every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to April 5, 2026 and will continue to offer a free guided trolley tour from Downtown Homestead to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks with additional stops at Homestead Bayfront Park and the Courtyard Marriott …

Free Miami International Piano Festival Academy Concerts

The faculty of the Miami International Piano Festival Academy will be tickling the ivories from Jan. 6-12, 2026 during a week-long concert series happening at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club. Each night will feature a new artist taking the stage and the schedule is as follows. All concerts are at 7 p.m. except for Jan. …

Free events at CityPlace Doral

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. And here are some special events coming up: The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop at the Fountain Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for info. …

Discount tickets to ‘& Juliet’ at Arsht Center

“& Juliet” is making its South Florida premiere as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 30, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. The play is a reimagining of the William Shakespeare classic “Romeo & Juliet” that asks the question… what if Juliet went on …

Free & inexpensive New Year’s Eve festivities day and night in Broward

If you’re looking for something interesting to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early activities for kids and families. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in 2025 in Broward Anchor Drop and street party in Fort Lauderdale …

Fun Fest with rides in Parkland, entry is free

Rides, games and live bands are featured at Family Fun Fest in Parkland.  Food vendors are at the event if you want to nibble.  Entry is free. Fees apply for rides, which are about $3 to $6 each.  Wristbands are available for unlimited rides.  The event in 2026 is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. January 9  …

Free drive-in film ‘Wild Robot’

For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in film in West Broward.  The PG-rated animated film in 2026 is “The Wild Robot” produced by DreamWorks Animation 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, and entry is free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and food vendors are at the event if …

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