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Live performances, Santa and holiday decorations indoors and out  are featured at historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry fees for some of the Whimsical Wonderland events are $40 for adults, $35 for members, $15 for ages 13-17, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and younger.  Entry for adults includes two drink tickets.  …

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The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

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Put on your dancing shoes. Swing Out, South Florida offers dance lessons and dance socials in Fort Lauderdale. The events include a lesson at 7:45 p.m. and a dance event 8:30 p.m. with a DJ playing Swing and Jazz. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $6 for students. The event brings together dancers from …

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Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter. In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we …

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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has lots of arts festivals, craft fairs and artisan markets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beach counties. Finding unique gifts are what’s great about arts festivals, …

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Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Featured event  October 10, Hispanic …

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If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk Holiday Events …

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Decorated with a festive vintage  vibe, historic Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale is featuring Victorian holiday tours and a gift shop. The tours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 16 through 20 and the fee is $30 ($25 for members).  Stranahan House is at 335 SE 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33301. Sign up for the South …

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If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Dania Improv, Puttshack and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …

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