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In South Florida, free live music and free concerts are plentiful. Often, you’ll enjoy the sounds of local, regional & award-winning national performers in scenic settings, such as parks, along rivers, and at oceanfront venues. Shopping plazas, restaurants and bars also feature live music. For snacks, some events feature food trucks. Others permit DIY picnics. …

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For free entertainment, Gulfstream Park Village in Hallandale Beach  offers  live performances. Gulfstream Park, an open-air shopping, entertainment and dining plaza, is at 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000 Free entertainment is usually 6 p.m. –  9 p.m. or 10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays Entertainment includes Sept. 24: Flovox Duo Sept. 25: Valerie Tyson Duo …

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Drive-ins offer an opportunity for an entertaining evening out. Watch a movie inside your own vehicle. Turn on the radio for sound. Some venues sell snacks or food trucks are on site. Others recommend packing your own refreshments. Some parks & other venues offer films outdoors on inflatable screens.  Often, entry is free. Occasionally, prior …

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Festivals are popular events in Pompano, Weston, Deerfield, Davie, Plantation and other towns in South Florida. Some festivals are switching to virtual versions to enjoy online. Some in-person events offer free entry and free parking, which are ideal for budget-friendly dates, frugal family activities or inexpensive outings with friends. With some festivals, extra fees apply …

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Family fun doesn’t always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving different cuisines. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook …

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Santa’s Enchanted Forest, an annual Miami tradition, is expected to return this year! The popular holiday theme park is known for its carnival rides, shows, games and towering trees laden with twinkling lights. Miami may not have seasons, but drivers on the Palmetto Expressway always know fall/winter has arrived when they pass the lights along …

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Summer is here and it’s time for some outdoor fun! There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors of Miami without having to always head to the beach. That’s where the Miami-Dade park system comes into play. Whether you’re enjoying a late-afternoon picnic by the bay, kayaking, archery or one of the many …

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For the past few years, the brewery scene in Miami has become the talk of the town – with many of them becoming regular hangout spots where patrons can sip on cold suds, enjoy great eats, and participate in games and activities.  Aside from offering some of the best craft beers in the area, oftentimes, …

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