Saturday, April 2, 2011

Free Events In Florida: Broward - April Frugal Family Fun

There are lots of free events in South Florida, and if you take the time to look around in your community you will find lots of frugal family fun activities. I have listed a few of the free activities and free events in Broward county below, but the best place to start is at your city website's calendar of events.




Free Events in Broward, Florida April 2011

Saturday April 2nd

Concert on the Green Dania Beach
When: Saturday April 2nd, From 3 - 6 pm
Where:  On the lawn of the historic Nyberg-Swanson House in Dania Beach across from the city hall. (102 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004).
Details: Featuring "THE DELUSIONS" Red Hot Rock-n-Roll Some seating is available, but bringing your lawn chairs is recommended. There will be arts and crafts vendor, and there will be refreshments for purchase in case you forget your cooler at home. 


Event: People and Plant Day
When: Saturday, April 2nd 10:00am until 3:00pm.
Cost: FREE
Location: Esplanade Park, 20 N. New River Drive, Fort Lauderdale
Event Details: Earth Day celebration
Contact Info: 


Event: Moonlight Movies in the Park: Despicable Me
When: Saturday, April 2nd 7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL
Event Details: Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie outdoors.
Contact Info:  954-389-4321


Event: Funshop Creation Station (Hollywood)
When: Saturday, April 2nd  4:30 -5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Interactive Children's Art activity
Contact info: 954-921-3500      






###Event: Music and Dancing Under the Stars (Hollywood Beach)
When: Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 7:30 - 9 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Johnson Street and Broadwalk, Hollywood Beach
Event Details: Dance on the Broadwalk or just enjoy the music. Featuring: Lisa & Friends
(Popular Standards)
Contact Info:  954-921-3404


Sunday April 3rd

Event: All Kids Can Play Day, Riverside Park, Coral Springs
When: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Riverside Park, 205 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33071
Event Details: Free Admission. 
A day of fun for kids of all physical and mental abilities. Bounce houses, games, relay races, sensory stimulating activities, food, raffles, and more. Admission is FREE, but some activities may have fees. Raffle Tickets and food will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will go towards building the first ever Boundless Playground in Coral Springs, where everyone can play, no matter what their physical or mental ability is.
Contact Info:  954-345-2110



Event: Worldfest, Coral Springs
When: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
Cost: FREE ($3 parking fee per vehicle)
Location: The Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33067
Event Details: The fifth annual WorldFest Celebration in Coral Springs. Admission to this outdoor festival is free, but there will be a parking fee of $3 per vehicle. 

The festival includes multi-cultural entertainment, cuisine and culture that salutes the diverse population in the Coral Springs area. A variety of cultural foods, live music, arts and crafts, educational activities, and amusements for children will be featured. 

Petting Zoo for young children and a Cooking Demonstration hosted by the members of the Multi-Cultural Committee. Samples of food and recipes will be offered. Raffle prizes offered each hour.
Contact Info:  954-344-1005


Event: Family Fun Day, Sunrise
When: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 noon - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Ed Morse Sawgrass Auto Mall, 14401 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, Fl
Event Details: Free Admission. Families can have fun on an open-skate outdoor hockey rink. Appearances by the Panthers Ice Dancers and Stanley C. Panther. Hourley family ticket pack giveaways.
Contact Info:  954-835-6900
Event Website: 



Monday April 4th

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, April 4th, 2011 7:30 - 9 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Johnson Street and Broadwalk, Hollywood Beach
Event Details: Dance on the Broadwalk or just enjoy the music. 
Contact Info:  954-921-3404



Friday April 8th

Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids
When: Friday, April 8th at 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: Sunrise At Sunset Concert (Sunrise, FL)
When: Friday, April 8th 11th at 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheatre, 10610 W.Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fl.
Event Details:  Breeze plays the rich sounds of classic rock at the sunset concert.
Contact info: 954-747-4600      


Event: ArtsPark Movie Nights: THE PRODUCERS
When: Friday, April 8th 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Enjoy a movie under the stars
Contact info: 954-921-3500      


Saturday April 9th




Event: Earth Day Festival, Sunrise, FL
When: Saturday, April 9th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Sawgrass Sanctuary, 237 New River Circle, Sunrise, FL

Event Details: Celebrate  green living at the Earth Day Festival in Sunrise with live music by Johnny Bregar, Tony Succar y Mixtura and Big Sky. There will be children's activities, farmers market, festival foods, unique eco-friendly goods and information about green living. 




Contact info:   (954) 741-2580
Event Website: http://www.sunrisefl.gov/earthday.html 





Event: Spring for the Arts Dance Performances at the Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011
Broward Dance Academy from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (in front of Macy’s)
Nest of Living Arts from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in front of Macy’s)
Cost: FREE 
Location:        The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33304
Event Details:  The Galleria’s “Spring for the Arts” will unite Broward’s diverse array of arts groups from April 2 through April 30.  The arts celebration was created to educate, inspire and motivate the community to embrace the arts.  Spearheaded by The Galleria, this month-long program will provide a platform for local arts groups to promote their organizations, plus raise funds for Funding Arts Broward, which provides grants to further the arts in our community.
Contact info:   (954) 564-1036 




Event: Family Concert at the Park
When: Saturday, April 9th 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL (northeast corner of Wiles Road and Coral Springs Drive.)
Event Details: Enjoy a movie night or music with your family and friends at the City’s free Family Concert Series. Brass Revolution will feature rock and blues. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, and refresh­ments will be available for purchase.
Contact info: 954-345-2200  


Event: Hollywood West Concert Series 
When: Saturday, April 9th 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Cost: FREE 
Location: 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood, FL33024-5759 
Event Details: Featuring Fabulons, oldies Rock & Roll
Contact info:   (954) 967-4235  



Event: Funshop Creation Station 
When: Saturday, April 9th 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Interactive Children's Art activity
Contact info: 954-921-3500      



 
Event: Music and Dancing Under the Stars (Hollywood Beach)
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2011 7:30 - 9 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Johnson Street and Broadwalk, Hollywood Beach:
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