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You may have seen ads and announcements on social media about Candlelight Concerts throughout South Florida. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music. What is Candlelight? According to the Secret Media …

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Whenever school is out, luckily, families in South Florida, and especially Palm Beach County, have plenty of free and cheap activities for kids during summer, both inside and outside. There are, of course beaches, most of them free to visit. Some beaches even have free parking. There also are parks, pools and splash pads, many …

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No need to buy a home chemistry set. Now, you take the kiddos to an interactive event with hands-on demonstrations emphasizing science technology, engineering, and mathematics. For the next few months, CityPlace will be hosting STEM for kids, presented by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium. Science and Sunshine When: 2nd Friday of each month, …

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Here are some free events that not only provide opportunities for you to get to know your neighbors, but also time to get acquainted with local businesses. Plus, these seasonal events are a chance to relax and have some good, old-fashioned block party fun. Rock The Plaza; Rock The Marina; and Rock the Block for the …

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The City of Boynton Beach continues to offer a free concert series on the First Friday at 5 p.m., monthly in 2025. Friday, June 6, features the Library Summer Reading Kickoff, from 4 to 9 p.m. Event Timeline: 4-4:20 p.m.: DJ kicks off the event 4-4:30 p.m.: Welcome by the Children’s Library. 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Enjoy …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular First Friday Art Walk, which not only offers public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. You can stop for refreshments or visit the working artist studios in the downtown area to peruse, …

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We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

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Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. General …

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Active duty military, veterans and West Palm Beach City residents enjoy free admission to The Norton Museum of Art every Saturday with ID, every week, all year round. Palm Beach County residents get in free every Saturday during the summer, May 24, 2025, through Aug. 30. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West …

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