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Entertaining, educational, and free. It’s music for your ears, friendly for your wallet, and ideal for the whole family. Master Chorale events for children in 2026 include: Peter and The Wolf  at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301 The programs are designed to engage youth …

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The excitement leading up to the College Football Championship, happening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19 is monumental for football fans. Add to that the possibility of the University of Miami Hurricanes making it to the championship in their hometown and it becomes epic.   Music fans can also get …

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Tours, hands-on art activities and artists painting live are featured at the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Watch artists painting murals live. Events are free.  Events January 21-25 in 2026 include: Free mural tours, reservations recommended, information is online. 6 …

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Inflatables, DJ entertainment and a wide array of public safety vehicles are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment, including boats, trucks, and a helicopter. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The …

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You’re invited to the pizza party! Everyone loves Little Caesars because of its delicious pizzas and great value — perfect for frugal families and pizza parties on a budget. The restaurant offers one of the best deals on the much-loved pizza and that’s why it’s more popular than ever with bargain hunters. And, for a …

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Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event, which also includes …

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Taco Bell is entering 2026 with lots of “new values”. Launching nationwide on January 22, 2026, the popular restaurant’s new Luxe Value Menu features 10 items priced at $3 or less — replacing the current Cravings Value Menu. The new value menu combines five new menu innovations with five fan-favorite classics, so there’s something for …

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Denny’s is America’s diner — always offering a good comfort meal at a reasonable price. However, dining out is more expensive than ever before, especially for families.  Thankfully, the popular diner is making it more affordable with its new value menu — Slammin’ Meal Deals. Best of all, the value menu is available all day, …

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Wendy’s is going big! The popular restaurant is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most diners prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, Wendy’s is putting its fans first with the introduction of …

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If you lean toward more upscale donuts, chances are you’ve made a stop at The Salty. They use premium, fresh ingredients in both their donuts and coffee. Prices are higher than average, but for many loyal fans, the quality justifies the cost. Yesterday, they ran a major sale, and today they’re making up for customers …

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Can I get an extra serving, please? Nowadays, diners can customize any order at every restaurant with whatever suits their taste buds and cravings. And one of the most popular requests is for double meat (or protein). It adds an extra helping of the best part of the entrée — especially for those who are …

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