Free Seminole Tribal Fair At Seminole Okalee Indian Village Hollywood, Florida (February 10 - 12)

The 41st annual Seminole Tribal Fair will take place on February 10-12, 2012 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village inside the Hard Rock Village in Hollywood, Florida. 

At the Seminole Tribal Fair, you can find live music, Indian dance troupes, Indian clothing contest, deep water alligator shows and more. 

Entrance to the Seminole Tribal Fair is free, and this is a great time to explore the Seminole Okalee Indian Village, which usually have rather high entrance fees. 

Read more about my family's last visit to the Seminole Tribal Fair at Seminole Okalee Indian Village here. 

Free Camping Under The Stars In Doral - January 27 - 28

The annual Camping Under the Stars in Doral event is this upcoming weekend, and it offers a great opportunity to have some frugal family fun with the kids. The Camping Under The Stars Event takes place at JC Bermudez Park in Doral, and you can arrive at 3 pm Friday. It is a free event, where you bring your own tents and camping materials to stay overnight at the campgrounds. Food and refreshments are available for purchase from 6 - 9 PM. Breakfast tickets can be bought at $6 a piece, and the proceeds goes to Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts and Cub scouts.

Event: Camping Under the Stars, Doral, FL

When: Friday January 27th -Saturday January 28 - Registration starts at 3 PM

Cost:  Free 

Where: JC Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral.

What: Activities include Petting Zoo and Reptile Encounter, Facepainting, Coconut Tree Rock Climb and the Movie Yogi Bear (Rated PG). Food and beverage will be available for purchase, and breakfast tickets are $6.00. All overnight camping groups must register, and camps site are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Contact: (305) 773-4043

Website: Camping Under the Stars in Doral

Free Martin Luther King Day South Florida Events

There are several free South Florida events going on tomorrow January 16th on Martin Luther King Day, so choose the right event for your family and head out for a frugal day of celebration.

Event: Martin Luther King Day Parade, Miami, FL

When: Monday January 16th 11 -6:00pm

Cost:  Free

Where: Parade route: Parade at along N.W. 54^th Street & 12^th Avenue then westbound to N.W. 32^nd Avenue, Miami, FL 

What: The parade runs from 11 a.m. Festivities wrap up at 6 p.m. and include children’s cultural area, food booths and a vendor marketplace. 

Contact: (305) 773-4043

Website: 

Event: Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration, Dania Beach, FL

When: Monday January 16th 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Where: Parade begins at Charlie Will Thomas Park, 800 NW Eighth Ave., Dania Beach and heads south to Northwest First Street, then east to Federal Highway, south to Stirling Road, west to Phippin-Waiters Road, east to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 6 SW Sixth Ave., Dania Beach, FL

What: Parade and celebrations. 

Contact: 954-924-3881.

Website: 

Battle of Florida Free Events: Clemantis By Night & FCA Luncheon

The Battle of Florida collegiate all-star football game will show off some of Florida's best football talent, and the game will be held on Saturday January 21, 2012 in Boca Raton, Fla. As a part of the Battle of Florida warm-up celebrations, there are a couple of Battle of Florida free events going on.

Clematis By Night, West Palm Beach, FL

When: Thursday January 19th 6 PM - 9 PM

Cost: Free - no ticket required.

Where: Centennial Square Clemantis St. and Narccissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 

What: Check out the live music, games, and get your chance to win tickets and Ultra Access passes to The Battle of Florida collegiate all-star football game. There will also be tryouts for The Battle of Florida Lady Field Goal Kicker Competition, where top performers will have a kickoff at halftime during The Battle of Florida game.

Contact: You can find more information about Clemantis by Night here.

The Battle of Florida FCA Luncheon, Boca Raton, FL

When: Saturday January 21st 11:30am-2:00pm

Cost: Free for high school players who wear their jerseys.

High School coaches & spouses - $5 (will pay cash at entrance)

General Public -$15

Where: FAU Stadium Delray Acura Premier Club, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL

What: Lunch Format Chick-Fil-A lunch (casual mingle meet & greet style) with top college players and other guests (including Coach Bobby Bowden and Coach Howard Schnellenberger!) at tables for autographs and pictures.

Contact: You can find more information about the Battle of Florida FCA Luncheon here.

Free Seaworld & Busch Gardens Preschool Pass

Florida residents can now can get a free SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass for all children ages 5 and under. So if you are considering a visit to Orlando or Tampa, make sure to print your free SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass now. 

This FREE SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass is valid through December 31, 2012 for unlimited admission to both parks.

Free National Park Entrance January 14 - 16th

If you are looking for something fun and frugal to do during the Martin Luther King weekend, why not consider visiting a national park. Next weekend is Free National Park Entrance weekend, so bring the family outdoors from January 14 - January 16th.

In Florida the following national parks offer free entrance day from

Florida

Canaveral National Seashore

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Dry Tortugas National Park

Everglades National Park

Gulf Islands National Seashore

For a complete list of National Parks that offers free park entrance this weekend go to the National Park Website.