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Lots of events in Pompano, Plantation, Pembroke Pines and other towns offer free live performances featuring popular local talent. Often food trucks are  on site. Some events feature interesting extras, such as artisan vendors. In Pembroke Pines, entertainment includes a featured artist painting live.  These free events are ideal for frugal family-friendly fun, romantic dates …

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Entertaining and festive, Symphony of Lights is a free outdoor light show.  It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale. The dynamic light display, every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. November 13-December 31, dances to holiday music. The display features over 250,000 LED …

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Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers floating transportation on the Intracoastal Waterway and New River, with opportunities for discounts. During the holiday season, Water Taxi offers Holiday Lights Tours. Float along the waterway and savor the array of residential displays and other holiday decorations along the route. Holiday Lights Tours Holiday lights excursions are offered …

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Enjoy a theme festival at TY Park in Hollywood featuring an exciting world of swordsmen, knights and royalty. Medieval fun is November 13, 14, 20 & 21, and discount opportunities are offered. Camelot Days includes entertainment, jousting, contests, vendors, fun for youngsters & games. Regular prices are $20 for adults and teenagers, $10 for ages …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events, which are returning from hiatus, are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. Musicians & bands perform at different points along Riverwalk  off Las Olas Boulevard.  If you’d like, bring your own picnic …

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Dozens of exciting rides, food & entertainment are featured at Broward Fair. When: November 18-December 5, with opportunities for deals. Venue: Margate, fairgrounds off U.S. 441 & Margate Boulevard Entry  for most days is $10.  Ride wristbands are extra, usually $25 or $30.  Deals are offered. Wristband deals include these &  others free entry with …

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If you prefer frugal fun, delighting your sweetie with a lovely inexpensive or free date is doable in South Florida. Plenty of exciting events and interesting activities are free. Others are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. Ideas for Free & Inexpensive …

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Topeekeegee Park in Hollywood, or TY Park, is popular for a wide variety of outdoor activities, including picnicking and walking, running or skating on a path around a lake lined with shady live oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and live entertainment.  Watercraft rentals are offered on weekends. Events Jazz in the Park 6 …

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