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  Holiday Parade is off due to weather   In a holiday parade on Sample Road in North Broward, Santa and his wife wave to their fans from a fire truck. Floats are decorated with the theme “Magical Memories.” Holiday festivities for 2023 in Coral Springs include Holiday Parade The Holiday Parade is December on  …

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Shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about arts festivals, craft fairs, holiday bazaars and artisan markets. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. South Florida has lots of craft fairs and art festivals in the fall and winter, and you can find artisans selling …

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Lots of wonderful pets are available for adoption at shelters in South Florida. If you’re interested in enhancing your family with a dog, kitty or bunny, some shelters and rescue organizations offer perks, occasional deals and free adoption fees. Humane Society of Broward  954-989-3977 extension 6  2070 Griffin Road, Dania Beach 33312, Mutts and Meows …

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Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free live entertainment. Shows in 2024 include Love songs in Pompano If you’re feeling rather romantic, Jennifer McClain entertains with love songs representing five decades. The performance  is 2:30 p.m. Friday February 2 and entry is free. It’s at Beach Branch library, 954-357-7830, 3250 NE Second Street, Pompano 33062 …

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Regardless of the weather, live webcams offer virtual excursions to South Florida sights and attractions, including shorelines, and piers. Waves roll ashore. Sunshine — or rain — sparkles on the ocean’s surface. Palm fronds sway. From home, soak up dazzling ocean scenes and other sights from South Florida, including zoos, parks and shopping districts. Some …

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  The film is off due to weather   The holiday film “The Polar Express” is shown for free in Dania. It’s 6:30 p.m. December 15, 2023, and feel free to bring a portable seat or blanket.  The film is at Meli Park, 2901 SW 52 Street, Dania Beach. Free & inexpensive things to do …

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Spend an afternoon outdoors delighting in live jazz. Sunrise Jazz in the Park is a free event. Live jazz events in 2023 include 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 14, featuring Nicole Yarling Quintet and DJ Special T The venue is City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip. Games and food for purchase are part of the …

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For indoor entertainment that’s friendly to your budget, the Sunrise branch library shows favorite old films for free. Feel free to treat yourself to snacks, too. Refreshments are $1. Films are featured at noon on Thursdays. Here is the schedule: October 5: Tammy & the Bachelor (1957)  October 12: Calamity Jane (1953) October 19: The …

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Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, an indoor recreation park with an arcade, escape rooms, roller skating and other activities, offers occasional deals. Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park include 2 activities for $22 Mondays through Thursdays 3 activities for $33 Fridays Adult Skate Night 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, $12 …

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