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The organizers of Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 23, with free entry, free entertainment and free activities. Esplanade Park is on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, a delightful promenade along The New River. Esplanade Park is at …

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Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include local performers, bounce houses and train rides. It’s a merry event. Entry is free.  Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park In 2025, the event 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5411 The event includes face painting and …

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North Miami Beach’s annual holiday celebration, the Snowfest and Holiday Parade is back on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at North Miami Beach City Hall. Admission is free. Bring the whole family to enjoy… A snow mountain to climb and have snowball fights! Games Food Trucks with a variety of food for purchase Live …

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Turkey, stuffing and all things fall and Thanksgiving are top of mind in November, but there’s much more than that to do around Miami-Dade County. The 50th Annual Winternational Parade in North Miami is a Thanksgiving day tradition with high school marching bands, dance groups, martial arts schools, Miami Heat floats with Heat dancers and …

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Here’s a true story about the resilience of those who are striving to rebuild coral reefs after the catastrophic bleaching events which now impact over 75% of the world’s reefs. The film was nominated for two Emmys, one for director and another for original musical composition. Descent – Into the Blue When: Sunday, Nov. 2, …

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Ticketing for this free event is already under way, so don’t miss out and register to get your free ticket soon, while they last. What: Free Block Party and Third World concert  When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 1 to 8 p.m. Where: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. Cost: Free, with …

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will once again host the American Indigenous Arts Celebration, Friday & Saturday, Nov. 7-8, 2025, on the museum’s festival grounds in Big Cypress.  The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Taking place during Native American Heritage Month, and will feature an …

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The multi-day holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. Ancestral celebrations The tradition originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies. Cultural traditions of Mesoamerica connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with food, …

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The first Downtown Day of the Dead celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale. The free event will be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the Day of the Dead stroll at 6 p.m. at Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk. The festival and parade are family-friendly, followed by a block party …

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