News from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida AMC Theatres offer savings on Tuesdays Outdoor dining: Free events with food trucks Free entry for Pondhawk Natural Area and StoryWalk More Recent Articles If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in South Florida without spending a lot of money, we’ve got some tips for you. We’ve got the scoop on lots of free and cheap ways to have fun in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and all of South Florida. Some events and deals may require prior registration, so plan early. We add information regularly, and you can always find a complete list on our Calendar page. If you know of a free or cheap event you think we should add, email us at [email protected]. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in South Florida. Have an excellent week! Photo/Downtown Delray Beach Here are free and cheap things to do in the Miami-South Florida area this week: Monday, July 18, 2022...Read More » • Email to a friend •
Going to the movies is fun, but it can also take a big cut from your entertainment budget. That’s why bargain hunters are always so dramatic about saving money at the box office. It’s an essential part of the plot on how to go to the movies on the cheap. And loyalty pays off, especially for frugal film fanatics at AMC Theatres. Every Tuesday, the theater chain offers discounted tickets to its loyalty members, including all three tiers —AMC Stubs A-List, Premiere and Insider. Discount Tuesdays prices apply to any show time; the discounted price may vary by location. Membership is FREE for the basic loyalty program, AMC Stubs Insider. In many cases, the savings are around 50% off the regular ticket price, especially for evening show times. (There is an upcharge for premium formats and special events. Exclusions apply.) The offer is available at the box office and online. Just be sure to present your membership card or log in into your account first. Bargain hunters can also... Read More » • Email to a friend • For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include music or other entertainment. Food truck events are usually free to attend, with food for sale from various vendors. Because dates are occasionally switched or events are discontinued, it’s always wise to call ahead or refer to the information online for confirmation. Food Trucks in Broward Plantation Food Trucks in Volunteer Park in Plantation, usually 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Pompano Beach Free Old Town Untapped art, food & entertainment events in Pompano Beach, first Friday of most months. Festivities take place at Northeast First Street and North Flagler Avenue, including at Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St. For more information, call 954-545-7800 or click here. Dania Beach Dania After Dark offers festivities with entertainment, vendors, artists, artisans and food trucks on second Saturdays... Read More » • Email to a friend •
Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his perspective on Pondhawk, including what you’ll likely sniff, hear and see. Photo/Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management “I …recommend traveling through the natural area at a leisurely pace,” Lietzke says. “Moving slowly and quietly will allow all the little details to soak in and increase the probability of observing wildlife.” Sights, Sounds & Scents Sights: StoryWalk features pages of a storybook displayed along a path. StoryWalk was installed by Boca Raton Library and ERM. Photo/Boca Raton Public Library Sounds: “Pondhawk Natural Area is an island of wilderness surrounded by a sea of urban development. ERM staff thoughtfully designed and installed... Read More » • Email to a friend •
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