Friday, November 4, 2011

November Free Events In South Florida: Broward Frugal Family Fun


The stormy days will soon be over, and it is time to take the kids outdoors and enjoy everything that South Florida has to offer. There are lots of free events in South Florida, and if you look around in your local community you will likely find plenty of frugal family fun activities. Below you can see some of my favorite free events and free activities in Broward county.


The best places to start looking for free events is at your city website's calendar of events and at your local newspaper.



Free Events in Broward, Florida November 2011


Saturday November 5th

Event: Cultural Festival, Sunrise
When: Saturday, November 5th, 2011 1 - 8PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL
Event Details: Celebrate diversity at the annual Cultural Festival in Sunrise, FL. Children's activities, ethnic dances, parade, reggae and afro musik.
Performance Schedule:
1:00 p.m. Flag Ceremony
1:30 p.m. Piper High School Marching Band
2:15 p.m. Junkanoo Parade
3:15 p.m. Hawaiian Hula Dancing (Ohana Arts)
4:15 p.m. Indian Classical Music & Dance (Assoc. of Performing Arts of India)
5:00 p.m. Junkanoo Parade
5:45 p.m. Willie Stewart & Friends (Reggae)
7:00 p.m. Palo! (Afro-Cuban Funk)

Contact Info:  954-747-4600







Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
When: Saturday, November 5th 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, November 5th, 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: 
Contact Info:  954-921-3404







Event: Free Tour of the Historic Curci House, Hallandale Beach, FL
When: Saturday, November 5th 11 AM - 4 PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: Curci House
324 SW 2 Avenue
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Event Details: The City's Historical Preservation Board members are on hand this day to provide tours of Hallandale Beach's historic Curci House, a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1924 and affectionately nicknamed "Villa Providence."
Contact info: 
      954 457-1452
Event Website: Hallandale Beach Events Calendar


Sunday November 6th

Event: Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Fort Lauderdale
When: Sunday, November 6th 11 AM - 2PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Event Details: SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live, outdoor concert series brings the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants. 
Music: Esplanade - Noreena Downey & the Dizzy Blue Band
Peck Courtyard - Take Note
C. Hoffmann Gazebo - Liz Sharp & Company
Contact info: 954-828 - 5363      
Event Website: http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/events/jazzbrunch/jazzbrunch.htm



Event: Ultimate Y Kick Off Party, Pembroke Pines, FL
When: Sunday, November 6th, 2011 2 - 5 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: YNCA Pembroke Pines Family Center, 501 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL
Event Details: Celebrate the opening with sports activities, rock climbing wall and family fun activities. Food will be served at the opening
Contact Info:  954-727-9622
Event Website: Ultimate Y Flyer


Monday November 7th

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, November 7th, 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








Tuesday Monday November 8th, 2011


Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
When: Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Gulfstream Village, next to Kron Chocolatier, Hallandale, FL
Address: Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Fl
Event Details: Kids club for kids under 6 only! Stop by guest services to join the club. 
Contact info: 
Event Website: http://www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com/events






Event: Dancing Under the Moonlight Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Tuesday, November 8th, 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




Wednesday November 9th


Event: On The Broadwalk Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Wednesday, November 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. 
Contact Info:  954-921-3404












Friday November 11th, 2011


Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids, Hollywood
When: Friday, November 11th 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, Hollywood: 
When: Friday, November 11th 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, November 11th, 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp






Saturday November 12th


Event: Art in the Park, Plantation, FL
When: Saturday, November 12th 10 AM - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW Fifth St., Plantation, FL
Event Details: Live music, food and crafts and kids activities.
Contact info: 954-797-9762      
Event Website: http://business.daniabeachchamber.org/


Event: Concert on the Green, Dania Beach, FL
When: Saturday, November 12th 2 - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Nyberg-Swanson House, 102 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL
Event Details: Live music, food and vendors. Music: Johnny Di'Luccio. Bring your lawn chair, no pets on property. Rain cancels show!
Contact info: 954-926-2323      
Event Website: http://business.daniabeachchamber.org/



Event: New Hope Baptist Fest, Fort Lauderdale
When: Saturday, November 12th 9AM - 5PM
Cost: FREE+ food available for purchase
Location: Provident Park, 1412 NW 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Event Details: Community block party with music, snacks, kids games and activities, etc.
Contact info: 754-422-5944
Event Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/calendar/calendar.asp




Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
When: Saturday, November 12th 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, November 12th, 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.

Contact Info:  954-921-3404








Sunday November 13th


Event: Art in the Park, Plantation, FL
When: Sunday, November 13th 10 AM - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW Fifth St., Plantation, FL
Event Details: Live music, food and crafts and kids activities.
Contact info: 954-797-9762      
Event Website: http://business.daniabeachchamber.org/

Event: Jazz Concert, Presbytarian Church, Fort Lauderdale
When: Sunday, November 13th 7PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 401 Southeast Fifteenth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 •
Event Details: Jazz concert with Lisanne Lyons on vocals and a 7-piece band
Contact info: (954) 462-6200     
Event Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/calendar/calendar.asp



 

Monday November 14th

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, November 14th, 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






Tuesday November 15th, 2011


Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
When: Tuesday November 15th, 2011 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Gulfstream Village, next to Kron Chocolateir, Hallandale, FL
Address: Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Fl
Event Details: Kids club for kids under 6 only! Stop by guest services to join the club. 
Contact info: 
Event Website: http://www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com/events







Thursday November 17th, 2011


Event: Art Walk Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: Thursday November 17th, 2011 6 PM - 9 PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: East Las Olas Blvd. from Andrews Ave. to SE 16 Ave.
Event Details: Experience special events and promotions at the shops and galleries along East Las Olas. Sidewalk musicians and art displays will add to the festive atmosphere.
Contact info: 954-258-8382
Event Website: http://www.artwalklasolas.com/




Friday November 18th


Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids, Hollywood, FL
When: Friday, November 18th at 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Funtastic Friday to atthe Artspark Amphitheater. Bounce house, face painting, fun and games for the kids.
Contact info: 954-921-3500      
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp

 

Event: ArtsPark Movie Nights, Hollywood: 
When: Friday, November 18th 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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp






Event: Light Up Lauderdale , Fort Lauderdale

When: Friday November 18th, 2011 6 - 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event Details: Riverwalk Trust will have Jack Seiler flip the switch to turn on the lights for the holiday season. Food trucks, children’s events and other surprises will complement the event.
Contact info: (954) 468-1541
Event Website: http://www.goriverwalk.com/






Event: Broadwalk Friday Fest Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Friday, November 18th, 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp








Saturday November 19th   

Event: New River Raft Race, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: Saturday, November 19th 11 AM - 3 PM
Cost: FREE for spectators
Location: New River from Esplanade to Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event Details: The New River rafty Race is back! Enjoy this fun and fuuny competition among teams on homemeade rafts. Check out their creativity and see if they float! Contact organizer for more info about participating!
Contact info: 954-954-652-20



Event: November Fest, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: Saturday, November 19th noon - 3 PM
Cost: FREE for spectators
Location: 675 NW 22 Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event Details: Community block party with Thanksgiving dinner, music, fun, and fellowship.
Contact info: 954-581-5603



Event: Turkish Festival, Hollywood Beach, FL
When: Saturday, November 19th noon - 9PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: Beach Theatre and Broadwalk Johnson street to Michigan street., Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Turkish Festival
Contact info: 954-766-4810 
Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
When: Saturday, November 19th 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, November 19th, 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. 






Sunday November 20th, 2011
Event: Turkish Festival, Hollywood Beach, FL
When: Saturday, November 20th noon - 6PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: Beach Theatre and Broadwalk Johnson street to Michigan street., Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Turkish Festival
Contact info: 954-766-4810 




Event: Jazz Concert, Pembroke Pines, FL
When: Sunday, November 20th 3 - 5 PM
Cost: FREE 
Location: William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (N.W. 160th Avenue) Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33029
Event Details: Bring your chair(s) or blanket and enjoy the Sunday afternoon free Jazz Concert at William B. Armstrong Dream Park
Contact info: 
Event Website: http://www.ppines.com/parks/specialevents






Monday November 21st

Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, November 21st, 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




 



Tuesday November 22nd, 2011


Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
When: Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Gulfstream Village, next to Kron Chocolateir, Hallandale, FL
Address: Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Fl
Event Details: Kids club for kids under 6 only! Stop by guest services to join the club. 
Contact info: 
Event Website: http://www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com/events






Event: Dancing Under the Moonlight Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Tuesday, November 22nd, 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp


Wednesday November 23rd   

Event: Home For The Holidays, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: Wednesday, November 23rd 6PM - 12 AM
Cost: FREE
Location: Tarpon Bend, 200 SW 2 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event Details:
Kick-off to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy music, food, and beverages.
Contact info: 954-323-3233







Friday November 25th, 2011



Event: Funtastic Fridays for Kids, Hollywood, FL
When: Friday, November 25th at 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Funtastic Friday to atthe Artspark Amphitheater. Bounce house, face painting, fun and games for the kids.
Contact info: 954-921-3500      
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp





Event: ArtsPark Movie Nights, Hollywood: 
When: Friday, November 25th 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, November 25th, 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp





Saturday November 26th, 2011

Event: Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival
When: Saturday, November 26th, 2011 10 AM - 5 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Pineapple Grove, downtown Delray Beach, FL 
Event Details: Art Festival, shop handmade goods
Contact Info:  954-472-3755
Event Website: www.artfestival.com



Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
When: Saturday, November 26th 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, November 26th, 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:


Circle of Trust
Blues & Rock
Contact Info:  954-921-3404



Event: Light Up MLK, Pompano Beach, FL
When: Saturday, November 26th, 2011 5pm - 8pm 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Annie Lee Gillis Park - located across from the E. Pat Larkins Center, Pompano Beach Fl
Event Details: Tree Lighting Ceremony Join us for the second Annual Light Up MLK for the Holidays event. Enjoy live, local entertainment including musical and dance performances, interactive festivities, and tasty holiday treats. Event is free and open to the public.
Contact Info:  954.786.7824.
or 
http://www.pompanobeachcra.com/






Sunday November 27th, 2011


Event: Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival
When: Sunday, November 27th, 2011 10 AM - 5 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Pineapple Grove, downtown Delray Beach, FL 
Event Details: Art Festival, shop handmade goods
Contact Info:  954-472-3755
Event Website: www.artfestival.com



Monday November 28th
Event: Theatre Under the Stars Concert Series (Hollywood Beach)
When: Monday, November 28th, 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





Tuesday November 29th, 2011


Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
When: Tuesday November 29th, 2011 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Gulfstream Village, next to Kron Chocolateir, Hallandale, FL
Address: Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, 501 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale, Fl
Event Details: Kids club for kids under 6 only! Stop by guest services to join the club. 
Contact info: 







Event: Christmas On Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: Tuesday, November 29th 5 - 10 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Between Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast 10th Avenue)
Event Details: An evening with the feeling of Christmas past. snow mountain, carolers and skating rink.



Contact Info:  954-921-3412




 













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