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World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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Delight in the rhythms of live bands with DJs and line dancing at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 15 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Deep Fried Funk  Richard …

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Some of the best sweethearts are fluffy friends. Humane Society of Broward is offering Adopt A Sweetheart Valentine deals with reduced and waived pet adoption fees. In fact, pets are permitted at some of the free and inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas  in South Florida. The Adopt a Sweetheart promotion in 2025 is February 14-16 at …

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Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park  in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 17, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at …

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Jazz is the featured entertainment at a free Black History performance in Pompano Beach featuring jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling. The performance is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, with free reservations offered online. It’s presented by Pompano Beach and the Gold Coast Jazz Society at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Boulevard, …

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Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the street festival. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020. The  Mardi Gras event includes live music, …

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Friendly advice for all dogs: Tell your people about Woofstock in Sunrise. Woofstock in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 7, and entry is free. It’s at Pawgrass at Welleby Park. The park is at 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise. Mutts may bring their well-behaved people.  The event includes   Air K9z Frisbee …

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