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Turkey is not the only course to gobble up this Thanksgiving. Families can also feast on bargain burritos, thanks to QDOBA. There are many Thanksgiving traditions around the country, but one of the most universal is the famous Turkey Trot. A chance to have a little fun and burn a few calories before indulging on …

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Thousands of lights &  Olas the beach snowman are featured at  Light Up  The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The festivities in 2025 are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  The Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds band will perform at 7 p.m. The event …

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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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All Aboard for the Holiday Extravaganza Express! Join the seasonal celebration on this Boca Raton campus for an evening chock full of family fun. 10th annual CP Group Tree Lighting When: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), 5000 T-Rex Ave. General admission is free; VIP tickets …

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If you’re out and about, some parks, natural areas, restaurants, attractions, lights displays and shopping plazas are open for fun, entertainment and food on Thanksgiving Day in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Maybe you want to take your relatives on a day trip to the next county. You will find lots of sights to …

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Free books, a fantasy forest and performances are featured at the Broward Library StoryBook festival in Pembroke Pines.  StoryBook Festival in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free. Reserve a ticket online. The  event is at  Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. The event …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2025  is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,  November 15, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from food trucks and regional restaurants …

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Dozens of local and national artists and artisans are displaying their handiwork at a festival at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Entry is free. What: Arts and Crafts Festival  When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Where: The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4467 Lyons Road Sign up for …

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Manatee Lagoon is throwing a welcome back party to honor the annual migration of manatees to our local waters. This year’s theme, “Migration Celebration,” spotlights the incredible journey these gentle giants undertake each season as they travel through Florida’s waterways. Migration Celebration When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Manatee …

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The City of Greenacres is turning 100 years old in 2026 and is inviting the public to take part in the festivities at these special Holiday in the Park events. A tree lighting ceremony, along with family activities will be on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by a Saturday drone show with …

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