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The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority will once again present “Black Art Matters,” a showcase of talented Black artists amplifying their voices in the community to celebrate African American culture during Black History Month. This free series features live performances in Downtown West Palm Beach every Thursday in the month of February. When: Every Thursday in …

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For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.”  The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Miramar Regional Park. Register online. The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and …

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Get ready to celebrate all things Irish and to wear your favorite green outfits! St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and that means fun celebrating with Irish limericks, green beer, traditional Irish food and plenty of four leaf clovers throughout Miami-Dade County. There also are St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Broward County and St. Patrick’s …

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This year’s edition the 26th annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. This year’s event is presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Located on the famous …

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The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 28 to March 2, 2025, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of the Byzantine Cathedral (Watch YouTube promo from an earlier year). The baklava will be irresistible.  The festival will also feature …

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Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies – all in one!  The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center each Wednesday through May 28, 2025.  Each film is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Movies are scheduled …

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Orchestra Miami once again celebrates Ludwig van Beethoven with its Beethoven on the Beach series for 2025. There are three upcoming concerts scheduled: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 7 p.m., Miami Beach Bandshell Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8 p.m., Pinecrest Gardens Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6 p.m., Gateway Park, Sunny Isles Beach Get …

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Libraries across the county, both regional and city branches will be celebrating with plenty of free events to honor and learn about Black culture, music, art, food, films, literature and scientific endeavors.  Planned activities include crafts, movies, stories, music and more. Some are specific to certain age groups, others are not. Some require preregistration, some …

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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and an auto show are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2025 is Friday, February 21, Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, and entry is free.  Festival at Bamford Park The event includes: 6 …

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TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there’s nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to …

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What’s playing? Well, with AMC Screen Unseen, you don’t know what will be showing on the big screen next.  Be the first to see a new film with a surprise twist – the movie title will only be revealed at showtime. Tickets are $5 plus tax. Here are the next Screen Unseen dates: Monday, Feb., …

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