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Popular bands from South Florida perform at free concerts in Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Starlight Musicals is a summer favorite in South Florida. Events in 2025 are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays from June 6 through August 8 at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. On July 4, there is …

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Aloha! This may not be a Pacific island but the folks in Palm Springs are throwing a luau anyway. This sounds like fun for the whole family, with music, dancing, games, drinks and food. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. Space is limited; preregistration required. Family Date Night in Palm Springs When: Saturday, June 7, …

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For an enticing twist on the usual fireworks for Fourth of July, Lauderhill is featuring a drone light show. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, and entry is free. The venue is Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 33319. Parking is free. The event includes …

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Information about storms s and weather-related activities for youngsters and families are featured at a free Eye of the Storm hurricane preparedness event in Fort Lauderdale.  The Museum of Discovery and Science and partners are presenting the event at the museum, which is featuring a free entry day.  The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. …

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The Village of Surfside’s block parties are always fun and the monthly Thursdays events are coming back in February. Head over to 93rd St. and Harding Ave./Town Hall for fun on the beach from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the schedule:   Feb. 20: Third Thursday, Cirque Under the Stars: The series kicks off with a dazzling ‘cirque’ …

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For outdoor afternoon entertainment, local performers entertain at events at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Events in 2025 are 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in April and May. Musicians include: Friday April 25  Jonny Edwards Wednesday April 30  Chris Monteleone Friday May 2  Jeff Durham Wednesday May 7  Mike Daly Friday May 9 Dyllan …

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Register online for free tickets to an outdoor play in the park. The play in 2025 is “Sound of Music.” The venue is Richardson Park, 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305 The play is presented May 19 through 25, May 28 through June 2 and June 4 through 9. You can register for free tickets online. …

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 Light refreshments and a free film are featured at a park in Fort Lauderdale. The free event featuring ‘Moana 2′ in 2025 is poolside 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Riverland Park.  Riverland Park is at 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. For information, phone 954-828-5322 or browse the Fort Lauderdale Parks website. Sign up …

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World Ocean Day is a day that is recognized annually in the month of June. The concept was originally proposed for June 8, in 1992, by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development, and is now an internationally recognized series of events to bring attention to the value of marine life and ocean sustainability around the …

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