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During each monthly First Friday event, residents and visitors will have a chance to experience a unique lively outdoor evening experience filled with salsa dancing, dominoes, and live music. You can sign up for salsa lessons or just practice on your own. You can watch the domino tournament or sign up to compete. You can …

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How would you like to see top-quality plays, musicals and concerts and help people enjoy those shows? Volunteer ushers at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and the Kravitz Center in West Palm Beach have a chance to see concerts and shows for free in …

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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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Kids work with their hands putting together fun projects at free interactive workshops offered in South Florida at participating Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. At the workshops, youngsters build a toy truck, a photo holder, or other item. Parents or others are invited to work with them. It’s a good idea to register online, especially …

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Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

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If you drive an electric vehicle, some EV stations for powering up are free to use.  The stations are at libraries, parks, and other venues. At some stations, access requires a designated app.  Stations that are free to use usually are slower versions, ideal for workers and others who are leaving their vehicles for a …

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SunFest is the annual art, music and entertainment extravaganza in South Florida. SunFest 2024 is set to take place Friday-Sunday, May 3-5. The upcoming SunFest music festival will again be the main attraction in West Palm over three days in 2024. Plus, there will be three stages, with one dedicated to showcasing local talent, according …

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It’s not your grandma or grandpa’s library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System’s first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can discover the Wonders of the Night Sky in a Telescope Viewing Session presented by the Astronomical Society at the Acreage Branch? The seed library at …

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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. Many events are free or inexpensive. In winter, South …

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Florida is offering shoppers savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices including laptops, desktops and tablets. Florida Back To School sales tax holidays are events in which state sales tax is withheld on qualifying products. The savings is for students and all others. In 2024, an extra back to school  tax …

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The Lake Park Arts District presents a monthly Rust Market and Classic Car Show on the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the event includes local vendors selling a diverse selection of vintage, antique, repurposed and handcrafted goods. Visitors to the Rust Market can also see a classic and custom …

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