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Free: Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic, Wellington, Dec. 13

The Village of Wellington is hosting the 35th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic, for ages 15 and younger. Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road Cost: FREE to participate. Registration required. Schedule: Check-in opens at 8 a.m. (look for the blue tents) …

Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer, Boca Raton, Dec. 3

“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

Holiday Light-Up events in Broward including drones, inflatables & entertainment

Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

Art festivals, artisan markets, bazaars and craft fairs

Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

‘The Nutcracker’ and other shows in South Florida: Deals include $5 tickets

If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

Free Ukrainian Christmas Traditions concert and event

Christmas Bells music Carol of the Bells

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 6 …

Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée for all on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 26

Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle before the big feast on Thursday! Often known as the biggest reunion night of the year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving brings many back to their hometowns to reconnect with friends and family. And Chipotle invites fans to enjoy a meal together to catch up with its “Back Home BOGO” …

Visit with the animals at Daggerwing Nature Center, Boca Raton

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. November events: BIRDING 101 Saturday, Nov. 22, …

Free orchestra performances in Davie

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18  Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22  …

Free outdoor concert & food trucks in Wellington

Wellington Amphitheater

Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events scheduled in 2025. Click HERE to see who’s performing and what else is happening this week and next! The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats …

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