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The Children’s Schoolhouse Museum Family Fun Day for 2026 at the Boynton Beach Amphitheater in Centennial Park will feature characters, crafts, music, and free admission for a day full of imagination. Family Fun Day When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Amphitheater, Centennial Park, 120 E. Ocean Ave., …

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Every Friday night there is a free night drum jam at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts but on Friday,  Jan. 30 and also Saturday, Jan. 31 there will be an additional free event.  It is a two-day multi-sensory family-friendly festival entitled Chameleon Immersive Drum + Tech Experience from 6-10 p.m. each night that …

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Interactive projects for kids and live performances by students from local schools are featured at Celebrate the Arts Day in Weston. The free festival will include performances by school bands, choruses and drama troupes, interactive booths for craft activities and a 28-foot graffiti wall. There will also be tattoo and balloon art, plus lawn games. …

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Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at ArtsPark in Young Circle. Entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment The event emphasizes Hollywood’s pride and respect for LGBTQ residents and other residents …

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Gospel vocalists and other performers offer rich entertainment at Gospel Explosion at Joseph C. Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event for families in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24,  at the park, 1450 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Admission is free. The Gospel Explosion, which is part of …

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If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry. The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks.  There is no posted schedule for the event, but …

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Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2026 in Broward include …

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The blare of the trumpet and commanding sound of the organ will ring out at Trinity Episcopal at 464 NE 16 St. in Miami when the Cherwien/Lazarus Duo perform there on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Trumpeter Charles Lazaru, a member of the Minnesota Orchestra who has performed with brass ensembles …

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The City of Boca Raton will celbrate MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park. The day starts with a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Ruby St. Unity March at …

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To honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here is a list of some of the activities planned to commemorate and celebrate his life with events taking place across Palm Beach County. While most activities are free to attend, many require RSVP. Riviera Beach Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, parade at 10 …

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Behold! The 75th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is happening Jan. 17-18, 2026. Held on the lawn of the University of Miami Campus  in Coral Gables on Stanford Dr. in front of the Lowe Art Museum, this free festival features more than 200 juried artists. Displayed artwork includes wood, watercolor, photography, oil and acrylics, …

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