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If you’re a fan of taiko drumming and Japanese culture, this annual event is right up your alley. Obon Festival When: Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 16-17, 2025, opens at 10 a.m. Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach Cost: Taiko drumming $5-$10 (does not include museum admission). Website Obon is a traditional …

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Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event in Miramar celebrating Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30 online.  Parking fees are $20 to $30 at the …

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 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays.  The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.  The $5 offer does not apply to holidays. Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida …

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The Delray Beach Old School Square Amphitheatre will conclude its free Sunset Concert series on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Gates will open at 5 p.m.; opening acts will be featured from 6 to 7:15; and headliners perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For more details, visit delrayoldschoolsquare.com. Sunset Concert schedule: Friday, August 22: Billy Joel …

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Calling all Parrotheads to take part in a celebration to honor long-time, part-time Palm Beach County resident Jimmy Buffett, whose timeless music captures the spirit and soul of South Florida. “Wastin’ Away on the Waterfront,” tribute to Jimmy Buffett, West Palm Beach Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Centennial Square & Great Lawn, from 6 to …

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Here’s a chance to see this new film for free from Sony Pictures: “East of Wall.” It is an authentic portrait of female resilience in the ”New West” inspired and played by the women and girls who live it; set in the Badlands of South Dakota. What: East of Wall (Rated-R for language; for 18+) …

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Grab your cowboy hat and boots, August is National Black Business Month and the City of Boynton Beach will offer a chance for the public to discover and support Black-owned businesses and their unique products and services. This year’s western-inspired theme will feature DJ music and invites everyone to dress in their best rodeo attire, with …

Read More about Free Black Business Roundup with vendors and more, Boynton Beach, Aug. 29

Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: This month’s Family Day is presented in partnership with Graphikasana, highlighting the connection between yoga and visual art …

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The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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