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Entertainment, vendors and opportunities to receive a free book while supplies last are featured at a kids BookFest in Fort Lauderdale. The family event in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 3, and entry is free. Register on the BookFest website. The festival features Orisirisi African Folklore and other live performers. It’s at …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: …

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One of the great things about winter in South Florida is all the free outdoor concerts you can attend. Nearly every Broward city offers a free concert series, and some businesses do as well. The free outdoor concerts in Broward feature tribute bands, local jazz performers, county and bluegrass band, plus pop, hip-hop and more …

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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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Fort Lauderdale is throwing a beach party loaded with entertainment and activities. It’s the Great American Beach Party. The fun and free event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & sunscreen. Family-friendly fun …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries — lots of breweries — are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beerfest in 2024 is 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday May 18 at  Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from a another …

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For dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Some events include live entertainment. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, …

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Channel the inner musician  you’ve always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12770 SW 125 Ave., Ste. 101, Miami, FL. This event is for all ages and abilities. Each Friday evening guests can try many different percussion instruments including …

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Feeling grounded? Let your spirits soar at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum!  Located at Miami Executive Airport, the museum is open to the public and ready for action. If you’re looking for activities that don’t break the bank, this might be a good choice – especially if you have flying fanatics in the family! …

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