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Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends, family and your pet, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including lots of free live performances and art events.  Some of the Valentine events and date ideas are offered before …

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The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 14-15, 2026, at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Expect to see the 100-foot flying squid, 30-foot flying scuba man, 300-square-foot parafoils and more. The folks from Skyward Kites …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days with a parade, live bands and other festivities. The events activities for kids and artisan vendors. Pioneer Days in 2026 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Parking fees …

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This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club, 2401 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach, from 10 a.m. …

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The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout February 2026. Click here to view the full February calendar of events. The lineup includes: Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. De La Fuente live music event by HIVE Productions A Valentine’s Day event featuring music from the ’90s and …

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Some of the best sweethearts are fluffy friends. Humane Society of Broward is offering Adopt A Sweetheart Valentine deals with reduced and waived pet adoption fees. In fact, pets are permitted at some of the free and inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas  in South Florida. The Adopt a Sweetheart promotion in 2026 is February 14-15 at …

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For your Valentine pix, Broward libraries in Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale offer indoor photo opportunities with fancy backdrops. For a DIY shoot, an outdoor sculpture in Dania Beach offers a sweetheart vibe.  The photo ops are free. Library Photo Ops Southwest Regional Library  Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines  33331, is …

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Jazz is the featured entertainment at a free Black History performance in Pompano Beach featuring jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling. The performance is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, with free reservations offered online. It’s presented by the City of Pompano Beach and the Gold Coast Jazz Society at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 …

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A gospel choir, a patriotic concert saluting veterans, a concert pianist and concert organist make up the performances at the Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series, a free four-concert series at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. Concert are in October and November 2025 and January and February 2026. Here is the schedule. Sunday, Oct. …

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The public is invited to help celebrate the gathering of gentle sea cows that call Florida home at the 10th annual party by the Lake Worth Lagoon. Grab the family and spend the day Mia and friends. Live entertainment, art displays, with activities and lots of fun for kids – plus manatees – are all …

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Nature exhibits, a raffle for a rain barrel and other raffles, and vendors are featured at EarthFest in north Broward.  The event in 2026 is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and entry is free.   Venue Sawgrass Nature Center in Coral Springs  3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs 33065 Residents of Coral Springs are …

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