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Deering Estate: Enjoy vintage holiday decor in South Dade

Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November, 2024 to January, 2025 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Caroling Through the Season Daily, from Nov. 29, 2024 to Jan. 7, 2025 10 a.m.-5 p.m., gates close at 4 …

Festivals, deals & events in November in Broward

If you like to be out and about with family and friends, November offers plenty of festive things to do in Broward. Weston features ‘Wonka’ For frugal entertainment, Weston Regional Park  offers occasional outdoor movies that are free. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 the film is “Wonka” Weston  Regional Park, which  is at 20200 Saddle …

First Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale offers free concerts

Treat yourself to live concerts at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, November 2. Festival Singers of Florida concert. 4 p.m. Sunday, December 15. First Presbyterian Church Christmas Concert, free entry with premium tickets for $40. Venue …

Free entry for food trucks event in Hollywood

Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the park on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered for purchase. Other amenities and interesting features …

Fall and harvest festivals in South Florida 2024

Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

Pumpkin Patches in Broward 2024

  Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and photo opportunities. We won’t find them growing in farmers’ fields in South Florida, but you can find pumpkin patches at festivals, in parking lots, and at farms. If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your pumpkins, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin …

Pumpkin patches in Miami-Dade 2024

In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as “pumpkin patches” in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you’re whipping up a pie, decorating your orange orb with a funny face, or enhancing your Autumn decor, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are plentiful. To verify supply, it’s wise to phone …

Cheap and easy Halloween costumes

Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If you don’t want to spend a scary amount of money (or time) on a costume, here’s a list of 100-plus cheap and easy Halloween costumes from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they’re divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, Pop …

Free Fall Festival in Margate with inflatables & petting zoo

Put on your favorite flannel shirt, or dress up in Halloween garb. Margate Fall Festival includes Fall and Halloween festivities.  Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October  at the sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Entry is free. Parking is free. The event  includes pony rides, petting zoo, and …

Dania Fall Festival includes a pumpkin patch & entertainment

Pumpkins. Trunk or treat. Entertainment.  It’s Fall in Dania. The Dania Beach Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, October 24 with free entry. The fall festival  is at Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004.  The festival includes Trunk or Treat National Night Out with BSO  live entertainment  …

Water Festivals at water parks for Dogs

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

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