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.
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
Sunday November 6th
Event: Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Fort Lauderdale
Event: Ultimate Y Kick Off Party, Pembroke Pines, FL
Monday November 7th
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
Event: Music and Dancing Under the Stars (Hollywood Beach)
Event: Free Tour of the Historic Curci House, Hallandale Beach, FL
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 Website: Sunrise Cultural Festival
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
Contact Info: 954-921-3404
Event Website: Hollywood FL Concert Series Calendar
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
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 CalendarContact info: 954 457-1452
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
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.htmEvent: 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
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
Event Website: Hollywood FL Concert Series Calendar
Tuesday Monday November 8th, 2011
Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
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
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 Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp |
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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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.aspSaturday 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
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.aspEvent: 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
Contact Info: 954-921-3404
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
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.aspMonday 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
Tuesday November 15th, 2011
Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
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
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: 954-258-8382Event 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.aspEvent: 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.aspEvent: 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) 468-1541Event 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.aspSaturday 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 Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/calendar/calendar.asp
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 Website: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/calendar/calendar.asp
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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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.
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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. 33029Event 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
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
Tuesday November 22nd, 2011
Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
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
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:
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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.aspEvent: 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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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.aspContact Info: 954-921-3404
Saturday November 26th, 2011
Event: Funshop Creation Station, Hollywood
Event: Music and Dancing Under the Stars (Hollywood Beach)
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 Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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:
Contact Info: 954-921-3404
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Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
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.
Event Website: http://www.mypompanobeach.org/events/
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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
Contact Info: 954-921-3404
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/Concert.asp
Tuesday November 29th, 2011
Event: Pony Pals Kids Club, Gulfstream, Hallandale, FL
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
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
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
Event Website: http://www.lasolasboulevard.com/events.htm
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