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Rides, games and live bands are featured at Family Fun Fest in Parkland. Food vendors will be at the event.  Entry is free. Rides cost $3 to $6 each. Wristbands are available for unlimited rides.  The event in 2026 is: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, January 9. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 10. …

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The folks at Citytheatre.com are once again hosting “City Reads,” for 2026 that feature live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary.  The first event of the season …

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OnStage, the popular music and dance series is presenting a New Year’s Day Celebration Concert. The free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2056 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is at Lummus Park on the Ocean Drive Promenade and 12 St. Performing al-fresco, under the palm trees, during the family-friendly concert will be The Miami Beach …

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Once again, South Florida’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration will be at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami from 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, for a Bayfront New Year. General admission is free and includes premium entertainment with concert and fireworks display. VIP prices vary. At the party, fireworks will …

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When it’s time to close the door on 2025 and welcome the New Year, here are a few places you can do that with family, friends and neighbors and still have room in your pocketbook to pay for some treats. Sandi’s New Year’s Eve with Ferris and Fireworks When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 – Thursday, …

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Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in Downtown Miami during the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s 1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 174 E. Flagler St.  The free, family-friendly block party will include live bands, DJs, vendors and activities for kids.  To keep up with latest news, sign …

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Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert in which Latin meets jazz meets classical music. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the beach in Collins …

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