Your Ultimate Guide to Free Things To Do With Kids in Broward!
Welcome to Broward Mom Collective’s 2024 Ultimate Guide to Free Things to do With Kids in and around Broward County.
As a mom, you know how vital it is to keep your kids engaged and excited, especially as the new year approaches. That’s why we’ve curated the ultimate guide to free events and activities happening in and around Broward County. From outdoor movie nights under the stars to fun community festivals, there’s no shortage of exciting ways to spend quality time without breaking the bank. You can enjoy free arts and crafts workshops, local library story hours, and nature walks in beautiful parks. Each event is a perfect opportunity for your kids to explore, learn, and make new friends while creating wonderful memories. Dive into our comprehensive list of free activities to make the most of your time with your little ones!
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Community Event – Coffee & Girl Time: Bring a friend or two and come visit us on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 9:30am – 11:30am at Perfume Outlet 1803 in Hollywood. Let’s enjoy coffee, chit chat and have some girl time. Stop by and say hi, see you soon!
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Free Things to do in Broward
Thursday
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale– 1st Thursday of the month from 11am – 7pm
Sunny Days/Starry Nights- NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale offers Free Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during their Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.
Location: Fort Lauderdale
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale– 1st Thursday of the month from 4:30 – 6:30pm
Mini Muse: Free drop-in art-making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions between 4:30 and 6:30 pm.
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Friday
ArtsPark Movie Night – Every Friday
View a free family-friendly movie every Friday from 8-10pm at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. Lawn seating is available, you can take a blanket or beach chair. As a reminder: The City parks are plastic and foam free. Single-use items, like plastic water bottles and utensils are prohibited on the grounds.
Location: Hollywood
“Kick off this holiday season with some family fun at ArtsParK from 5-8pm followed by our Friday night movie. This Friday, November 1st, and again on Friday, November 15, 2024. Food trucks presented by Burger Beast.”
Saturday
Home Depot: 1st Saturday of the month from 9am – 12pm
Free in-store Kids Workshops: Home Depot offers a free in-store kids workshop on the first Saturday of the month from 9am – 12pm while supplies last.
Age: 5-12
Location: Multiple locations in Broward
Family Farm Bonfire Saturday Nights: “Experience a grand bonfire every Saturday night at Family Farms,Where else can you enjoy a HUGE bonfire where guests can purchase and toast Family Farms Marshmallows, enjoy fresh BBQ, listen to live music and have a chance to create unforgettable memories for the whole family?”
ADMISSION IS FREE for everyone who wants to join
Every Saturday night from 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Location: Davie
Island Water Sports: FREE surf lessons in Deerfield Beach every Saturday from 7 -9 a.m. for kids 5 and older, weather permitting. Only requirement is that the participant knows how to swim.
Ages: 5 and older
Location: Deerfield Beach
The Museum of Discovery and Science– 1st Saturday of the Month
Free Museum Admission: Bank of America has been offering a program for over 25 years, Museums on Us and is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders., through the Museums on Us program, you get one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to The Museum of Discovery and Science.
Location: Fort lauderdale
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale– 1st Saturday of the Month
Free Museum Admission: Bank of America has been offering a program for over 25 years, Museums on Us and is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders., through the Museums on Us program, you get one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Sunday
Dania Pointe Free Family Sundays: Every Sunday at Dania Pointe from 2pm-6pm enjoy family friendly entertainment including live music, interactive performances, play numerous life-size games on the Lawn, and more.
Location: Dania Beach
The Museum of Discovery and Science– 1st Sunday of the Month
Free Museum Admission: Bank of America has been offering a program for over 25 years, Museums on Us and is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders., through the Museums on Us program, you get one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to The Museum of Discovery and Science.
Location: Fort lauderdale
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale– 1st Sunday of the Month
Free Museum Admission: Bank of America has been offering a program for over 25 years, Museums on Us and is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders., through the Museums on Us program, you get one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Upcoming Events in Broward
Gift of Life Steps for Life South Florida 5k Run/Walk
$6 – $30.00
Boca Raton, 33432 + Google Map
Join us in the fight to cure blood cancers through stem cell and bone marrow transplants. Each of us has the power within to save someone's life. Gift of Life Steps for Life South Florida 5k Run/Walk is not to be missed! This event features the first...
Hollywood Pride
Free
My Hollywood Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which holds a free, family-friendly pride event yearly since 2022. We are the earliest pride celebration of the year, and this year it will be held on January 26, 2025, from 1 pm to 7 pm. With ...
ArtLit 2025: A Celebration of Art, Culture and Stories that Connect Us
Free
Coconut Creek, 33066 + Google Map
ArtLit is a free annual community celebration of art and literature for all ages. Please check out our event Web site at https://artlit.broward.org for details and to register. #ArtLit2025
Movie in the Park Presented by The City of Tamarac
Free
Tamarac, FL United States + Google Map
Enjoy watching "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" on a huge inflatable movie screen. Pre-movie activities include face-painting, a bounce house, food trucks, music and more. Activities start at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts at 8 p.m. Free Adm...
Movie in the Park Presented by The City of Tamarac
Free
Tamarac, FL 33321 United States + Google Map
Enjoy watching "Despicable Me 2" on a huge inflatable movie screen. Pre-movie activities include face-painting, a bounce house, food trucks, music and more. Activities start at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts at 8 p.m. Free Admission!
