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The Carlin Park After Dark experience takes everything you love about a beach day to the next level. Arrive early to walk along the Jupiter Beach shoreline at sunset. Enjoy an evening picnic with local food vendors on site and live music. Next up: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m.  – a …

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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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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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Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of love, laughter and, if you’re a bargain hunter, lots of sweet savings. Most will celebrate by buying gifts and taking loved ones out for dinner, drinks or dessert. However, who says you have to spend big bucks to show your love? Money-saving cupids should aim their arrow at …

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Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry bargain hunters on Single Awareness Day!  And all you need is a single dollar. Okay, it’s actually a little more, but it’s still a juicy deal — especially given how expensive dining out is nowadays. Image: Wendy’s On Single Awareness Day, Feb. 15, …

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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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For the 16th year, QDOBA is spicing up Valentine’s Day with big savings for couples.  Choose from burritos, tacos, nachos and more for a lovely meal on Feb. 14, 2026. And, because there are so many toppings, the combinations are endless. Loveliest of all for bargain hunters, the popular restaurant always serves FREE guacamole and …

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