Monday, May 2, 2011

Free Events In Florida: Broward - May 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 event.



Free Events in Broward, Florida May 2011


Monday May 2nd

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, May 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. 
JACK STEVENS
Music for Dancing
Contact Info:  954-921-3404
Friday May 6th, 2011


Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids, Hollywood
When: Friday, May 6th 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: Revolution Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale
When: Friday, May 6th 5-11 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: 100 Block of SW 3 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Event Details: Multiple stages both outside and inside several music venues in the area. Presented by Revolution live and the Poorhouse! Tickets are $11 for the revolution stage, but all other stages are FREE.
Contact info: 954-449-1028

Event: ArtsPark Movie Nights: SPACE JAMS, Hollywood
When: Friday, May 6th 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      




Event: Broadwalk Friday Fest Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Friday, May 6th, 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: Roots Shakedown
Reggae
Contact Info:  954-921-3404





Saturday May 7th, 2011
Event: DERBY DAY Horse Show & Fair, Pompano Beach, FL
When: Saturday, May 7th 10:00 AM - 2: 30 PM
Cost: FREE Under 12 - $1 Admission 12 years and older.
Location:  Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park 1600 NE 5th. Ave., Pompano Beach, FL [north of Goodyear Airship Base]
Event Details:  The City of Pompano Beach and the Bit-by-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center present the second annual Pompano Beach Derby Day at the Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park.  Ride a pony or pet a mini-horse.  Take a hayride. Get a face paint. Eat. Toss a ball to win a goldfish. Make a Mother’s Day gift at our craft table. Watch our Drill Team & horse contests. Enter the 2:00 PM foot races and win a prize. …….and much more.
Contact info:  954.786.4507 or 954.471.6119





Event: International Aquatic & Cultural Festival, Fort Lauderdale
When: Saturday, May 7th 11:00 AM - 9 PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: D.C. Alexander Park, 501 Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Event Details: Festival includes Polynesian culure, food, entertainment, crafts, displays, etc. Aquatic portion of event includes ocean swims, paddleboard demos, kids' water safety clinic, diving expo, etc.
Contact info: 954-462-6536
Event Website: http://www.ishof.org/centennial/




Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
When: Saturday, May 7th 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, May 7th, 2011 7:30 - 9 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Johnson Street and Broadwalk, Hollywood Beach, FL
Event Details: Dance on the Broadwalk or just enjoy the music. Featuring: Stems
(Rock)
Contact Info:  954-921-3404






Sunday May 8th, 2011


Event: International Aquatic & Cultural Festival, Fort Lauderdale
When: Sunday, May 8th 11:00 AM - 5 PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: D.C. Alexander Park, 501 Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Event Details: Festival includes Polynesian culure, food, entertainment, crafts, displays, etc. Aquatic portion of event includes ocean swims, paddleboard demos, kids' water safety clinic, diving expo, etc.
Contact info: 954-462-6536
Event Website: http://www.ishof.org/centennial/




Event: AutoNation Stand Up Paddle Board Challenge, Fort Lauderdale
When: Sunday, May 8th 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Ocean waters across from D.C. Alexander Park, 501 Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard , Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
Event Details: AutoNation Stand Up Paddle Board Challenge, Free lessons and demonstration.
Contact info: 954-462-6536
Event Website: http://www.ishof.org/centennial/






Monday May 9th

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, May 9th, 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. 
Romance with a Light Swing
Contact Info:  954-921-3404




Friday May 13, 2011


Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids, Hollywood
When: Friday, May 13th 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: ArtsPark Movie Nights: How The West Was Won, Hollywood
When: Friday, May 13th 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      




Event: Movie Under the Stars – Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, Pompano Beach, FL
When: Friday, May 13th, 2011 8 - 10 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Four Fields Football Field located at 1701 N.E. 8th Street, Pompano Beach, FL
Event Details: Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax. Full-length feature films are projected onto a giant inflatable screen.
Contact Info:  954.786.4111

Event: Sunrise At Sunset Concert (Sunrise, FL)
When: Friday, May 13th 11th at 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheatre, 10610 W.Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, Fl.
Event Details:  Valerie Tyson Band is led by South Florida's own Queen of Soul at the sunset concert.
Contact info: 954-747-4600      
Event Website: http://www.sunrisefl.gov/calendar/calendar.jsp


Event: Concert on the Green in Tamarac
When: Friday, May 13th 11th at 7 - 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Colony West Country Club, 6800 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac
Event Details:  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance on the green. Live music, food available for purchase.
Contact info:  
Event Website: http://www.tamarac.org/welcome/events-calendar.aspx


Event: Broadwalk Friday Fest Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Friday, May 13th, 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: Jay Blue
Blues
Contact Info:  954-921-3404
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