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Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, …

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Broward County has many fall festivals, from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Pembroke Pines, and everywhere in between, including Tamarac, Plantation, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. At Broward’s fall festivals, you can buy pumpkins for carving, listen to live music, play games, go on hayrides and celebrate the change of seasons, as …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

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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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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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The City of Sunrise offers various opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy free or inexpensive athletic and fitness activities. On the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., people can enjoy Soca Step Dance Aerobics. The fun takes place at City Park 6600 Sunset Strip. Participants are …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

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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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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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