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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays  50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays  …

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Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 15, and it’s outdoors.  Black History events in Broward include festivals, live performances, and exhibits.  Tiger Trail Street …

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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2025. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Feb. 1. 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood.  Wednesday, Feb. 12. 6:15 p.m. Flint Blade, Chapman stick player. This is part of the Folk Music …

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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 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 28, 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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For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

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The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a fantasy world  with performers, artisans and activities inspired by another place and time. Discount opportunities are offered for eligible attendees, and free entry opportunities for kids. The popular event in 2025 is on weekends from February 1 through March 23 …

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For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free for kids and adults.  Outdoor films in Weston Regional Park in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. January 11 “Inside Out 2” 7:30 p.m. February 7 “IF” 8 p.m. March 7 “The Marvels” 8 p.m. April 5 Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.  Flamingo Fest in 2025 is 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9, with artists painting live, Junkanoo band, art vendors, plant vendors, and flamingo dress-up events …

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