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Pets and their people who like lively social events, Fur The Love Pet Fest offers fun and food  at a park overlooking the ocean in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, February 25m at Las Olas Ocenside Park with a Wild West theme, live band and line dancing lessons. …

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The authors of a novel about Florida and activities are included at a free Family Fun Day at History Fort Lauderdale. Family Fun Day in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. February 24 at History Fort Lauderdale. The event includes book signing featuring the authors of the novel Florida Heritage Kids activities offered by …

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What better way to enjoy your lunchtime break than to sit outside while the temps are refreshing and nibble to the relaxing tunes of jazz? Now you can enjoy different performers every Thursday for 75-90 minutes starting around noon in the park … and it’s free! Jazz at Jackson Thursdays through April 4, 2024 Alamo …

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This concert is free with RSVP. No tickets are required but you must either call or email in order to attend.  What: Violins of Hope encore concert When: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Ave. The Violins of Hope Exhibition will remain on display …

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Keep the kids from bouncing off the walls during Spring Break Week with these cheap options around town. They all run from March 25-29, 2024. Hurry and register as some deadlines approach quickly. Fit 2 Play camps are available at various Miami-Dade County parks. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with early dropoff at 7:30 a.m. …

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If you want to take your Valentine to a show, you can get a BOGO deal at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. No expiration date is listed for the deal, but there are usually a limited number of discount tickets available for each show. Exactly which ticket types are included in the deal varies …

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In case you hadn’t noticed, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year. The official date for Fat Tuesday celebrations aligns with the lunar cycle and is tied to the date of Easter for revelers in New Orleans. However, the time for masquerade balls and partying is more flexible and seasonal in South Florida. Note: …

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If you enjoy hiking through a swamp, then grab your camera, gear and repellant because Everglades Days 2024 offers a weeklong celebration with a variety of activities. What: Everglades Days When: Week of Feb. 10-17, 2024 Where: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33473 Visit the refuge and …

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SpringFest Around The Reef is a FREE outdoor festival at Coral Reef High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. Event features vendors, food trucks, DJ, entertainment and a silent auction fundraising tent.  Location: Coral Reef High School, 10101 SW 152nd St., Miami. To keep up with the latest news, sign up …

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If your pet likes outdoor events, Furever Friends Pet Expo is a free event in Tamarac for people and pooches. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. March 2 at Tamarac Park. The event includes Pets for adoption vouchers from Broward animal division for free rabies vaccines, spaying & neutering, and microchips …

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