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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and a petting farm are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2026 is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, and entry to most events is free. Free Festival at Bamford Park …

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The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more.  The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is February 20-28. Tickets for most films are $13, with member tickets discounted to $8. Most of the films will …

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Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets.  Black History events …

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Local entertainers Suburban Legend and Friends are featured at 26 Degree Brewery and Kitchen in Pompano Beach.  The event in 2026 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at 2600 E. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach 33062.  The event includes: vehicles on display live performers  jamming  Entry is free.  Sign up for the South …

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Entry is free for Rhythm by the River event in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, games and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival, celebrating local voices, is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Mainstage performances at Esplanade Park 2 p.m. Luigi Arredondo Sextet, …

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The  Park After Dark programming at Biscayne National Park includes special programs from January to March. Bring the family out and enjoy fun nighttime activities. The next event is on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. entitled “Seaside Stories” where you learn about Biscayne National Park’s history with a park ranger, take …

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Miami’s Legion Park, set along the bayfront in the MiMo District, is the site for a free Sunday Jazz in the Park concert on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. The lush canopy of trees and bayfront breeze make it the perfect location for an early afternoon jazz concert. Headliner Gerald Albright, a Grammy Award-winning …

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Hollywood is featuring its annual Party On The J block party on Johnson Street with an international vibe. The event in 2026 is rescheduled to noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 22, from 58th to 59th avenues. Featured entertainment  Miamibloco band  The event was rescheduled from its original date because of cold weather. The event …

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Here’s an upcoming comedy about a mini golf prodigy. Free passes are going fast. This screening is intended to gather audience feedback to help fine-tune the film before its wide release. Test Screening When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Cinemark Bistro Boca Raton & XD, 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton …

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Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

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