Free Events in South Florida (November)

Despite being on a very tight budget, my family is enjoying everything that Florida has to offer on a frugal budget. There are lots of free events in South Florida, and I do what I can to find the best ones. Below you will find the best free events in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.




Event: Santa's Arrival - Aventura Mall
When: Saturday November 13th, 2010 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Aventura Mall

Event Details: Santa is arriving at the mall, he will be greeted with music and dance, and he will hear the children's wishes.

Contact Info:  305-935-1100
Event Website:



Event: Art in the Park
When: Saturday November 13th, 2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW Fifth St., Plantation

Event Details: The Plantation Junior Woman's Club is hosting. There will be fine arts, pottery, muciscians, arts and crafts, kids activities and food.

Contact Info:  954-452-2510
Event Website: http://www.plantationjuniorwomansclub.org/







Event: Cultural Festival - Sunrise
When: Saturday November 13th, 2010 12 - 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise

Event Details: A celebration of diversity. Kids activities, live music, multi-ethnic foods and more. "Sabor Latino" Will be performing LIVE from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Contact Info:  954-747-4631
Event Website:


Event: Cinema-By-The-Sea - Ave Ventura
When: Saturday November 13th, 2010 - 6:45 p.m
Cost: FREE 
Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach, A1A (just south of Las Olas Blvd.)
Event Details: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is shown on the beach. Bring your own beach blankets and chairs for this outdoor cinema night.
Contact Info:                (954) 828-5363      
Event Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/cinema/cbts_flyer.pdf




Event: Share and Learn Pizza and Film Night
When: Saturday November 13th, 2010 - 5 - 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Sunflower, Creative Arts: 2601 Saint Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton

Event Details: Parents can share a quiet dinner, view and discuss a film relevant to children. Child care and dinner will be offered for the kids.
Contact Info:  561-482-3412
Event Website: http://www.sunflowercreativearts.org/




Event: Native American Heritage Day
When: Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 2- 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W State Road 84, Dania Beach
Event Details: Explore Native American heritage, with crafts, storytelling and flute music.
Contact Info:  954-357-8884
Event Website: 


Event: Family Day
When: Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 10 am - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Canyon Town Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach.

Event Details: The Boynton Beach Community Church worship celebration and fun day.
Contact Info:  561-488-8069
Event Website: http://www.bbcconline.com/




Event: Sundays @ 2 For Families
When: Sunday, November 14th, 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

Event Details: Local author Harvey Over, will present his new book "The Last Egret." There will be scavenger hunt for the kids.

Contact Info:  561-868-7703
Event Website: http://millie.wpbpl.com/iii/calendar/month


 


Event: Blue Grass Music With Conch Stomp Band
When: Sunday, November 14th, 2 - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE (with park admission)
Location: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nickaus Dr., North Palm Beach
Event Details: Listen to the Conch Stomp Band in the park.
Contact Info:  561-624-6970
Event Website: http://www.macarthurbeach.org/


Event: Free Thursday at The Museum of Art
When: Thursday November 18, 2010 @ 5 - 8 pm.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, One E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.
Event Details: Free admission at the Museum of Art every third Thursday (5 - 8 pm.)
Contact Info: 9540262-0241
Event Website: http://www.bocalibrary.org/



Event: Tots and Tales Free Play
When: Thursday November 18, 2010 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: North Regional/BCC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek.
Event Details: Music, finger plays, stories and educational toys while parents meet and greet.
Contact Info:  954-201-2626
Event Website: http://www.broward.org/Library/LocationsHours/Pages/Default.aspx



Event: Bits 'N' Pieces Puppet Show

When: Thursday November 18, 2010 3:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE 
Location: Downtown Library, 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton.
Event Details: The puppet play Jack and the Beanstalk includes storytelling , books and marionettes.
Contact Info:  954-201-2626
Event Website: http://www.broward.org/Library/LocationsHours/Pages/Default.aspx


Event: Free Admission Miami Children's Museum
When: Friday, November 19t, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami.
Event Details: Target Free Third Friday, Free admission. Interactive activities, crafts, storytelling and more.
Contact info:  305-373-5437
Event Website: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/




Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids
When: Friday, November 19th 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Bounce house, face painting, balloon twisting, fun and games for the kids.
Contact info: 954-921-3500      
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp



Event: Miracle on 136th Sreeet Parade

When: Saturday, November 20th, 2010 4 p.m.

Cost: FREE 
Location: The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St. Miami

Event Details: See local marching bands, bag pipers, Brazilian dancers, costumed characters, celebrities and more. The event will end with the arrival of Santa.
Contact info:  305-969-0445  or  305-255-4570     
Event Website:




Event: Cinema-By-The-Sea - Best In Show

When: Saturday November 20th, 2010 - 6:45 p.m
Cost: FREE 
Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach, A1A (just south of Las Olas Blvd.)
Event Details: Best In Show is shown on the beach. Bring your own beach blankets and chairs for this outdoor cinema night.
Contact Info:                (954) 828-5363      
Event Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/cinema/cbts_flyer.pdf




Event: Holiday Parade - Plantation
When: Saturday, November 19, 2010- 9 a.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Parade begins at intersection of Broward Boulevard and NW 46th Avenue and ends at City Hall.
Event Details: It's a Wonderful Life in Plantation theme
Contact info:    954-587-1410
Event Website:






Event: Storybook Festival
When: Saturday, November 19, 2010 10.am - 4 pm
Cost: FREE 
Location: Southwest Regional Branch Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL.
Event Details:
Read, recycle and reuse. Earthstories, folktales, and green stories. The first 200 kids wearing green outfis to the festival will reciev a free copu of Bill Bartin's book "I Love Our Earth." Ages 3 - 10. Contact info:  954-538-9996
Event Website: http://www.broward.org/Library/LocationsHours/Branches/Pages/SW.aspx





Event: Cinema-By-The-Sea - Baby's Day Out

When: Saturday November 27th, 2010 - 6:45 p.m

Cost: FREE 

Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach, A1A (just south of Las Olas Blvd.)
Event Details: Baby's Day Out is shown on the beach. Bring your own beach blankets and chairs for this outdoor cinema night.

Contact Info:                (954) 828-5363      
Event Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/cinema/cbts_flyer.pdf

If you have a free event in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach county, which you would like to have listed at Florida Free & Frugal send me a message. (smartmomj at gmail dot com)

Disclaimer: Please check with websites/contact info to ensure that no event dates and times have been changed or canceled.