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 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 through October 15, 2024, celebrates those contributions. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in those celebrations. Hispanic Heritage events for 2024 in Broward History Fort …

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Free festivals. Free outdoor movies. Free live entertainment. Events in Coconut Creek include 2024 events If you want an idea for a spicy evening out, Coconut Creek is hosting Salsa in September, with a free concert of Latin music and food vendors. The family-friendly outdoor event in 2024 is 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, featuring …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a monthly sunset stroll, from springtime to the fall. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. …

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If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2024 in Broward Latin Fest In Oakland Park, Latin Fest is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, September …

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For a frugal family excursion, ArtsFest in North Broward is a free event. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 with a theme of Pakistan and activities for kids. The event includes local artists and artisans activities live entertainment If you’d like a bite to eat, food vendors are …

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You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

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Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Events in 2024 include Saturday, September 7 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. featuring Electric Kif and Palomino Blond Information from the band website, Electric Kif is a “Miami-based power quartet that explore the boundaries between rock, jazz …

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Ready for some fun outdoors? Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment as part of its “Music Under The Stars” events. Usually on second Fridays, except June, July and August, delight in entertainment from different bands at the Great Lawn venue, on Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Live events, when offered, usually are 7 p.m. – 9 …

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Entertainment is offered with dinner occasionally  at Legends restaurant in Plantation. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in 2024 includes September 12  DJ D’Miami September 14  Acoustic Souls Duo September 19 Jose Almonte September 20 StereoMix September 21 Shawn September 26  Eddie Willer September 27 Gus Rios September 28  Bombshell Duo A purchase at the restaurant is …

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Rainy days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea to phone …

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Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Friday, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. – Caribou Official Listening Party with a Caribou “Honey” test pressing, Merge Records giveaways and prizes plus …

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