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Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation.  The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2024 the display is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …

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Get ready for the Grand Delray Beach Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting. Event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. This free festival will feature live music, game trucks, holiday snacks, crafts, plus latkes, doughnuts, cotton candy, a bounce house, menorah lighting, and activities for the whole family. Location: Old School Square, 51 N. …

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Chabad of West Boynton is hosting “A Winter Wonder” that not only includes an ice menorah lighting, but also snowboarding, snowman bounce, falling flakes, snow globe crafts, a gelt drop and donuts and hot cocoa. What: Chanukah at Canyon When: Sunday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. Where: Canyon Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd. RSVP to …

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Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event.  Wilton Manors hosts a bunch of holiday events, which usually are free. Wilton Manors events in 2024 include Holiday lighting Holiday lighting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at Flippen Park, 2109 …

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Entertaining and festive, Symphony In Lights is a free outdoor light show. It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale Beach. Light Show The dynamic light show in 2024 is every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. November 30 through December 31, with lights …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its Garden of Lights display. Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Santa and snow flurries are included in the festivities. S’mores kits are offered for purchase.  Artisan vendors are at the display on weekends if …

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The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

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The 10th annual Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade will now take place on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with the parade of boats at 7 p.m., finishing about 8 p.m. Features: Food trucks & vendors Prizes and fireworks Toy donations  Visit this Facebook page for more details. The event is hosted …

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CityPlace in West Palm Beach will be hosting a special Chanukah Celebration in coordination with Palm Beach Synagogue. The free event will feature live music, face painting, menorah lighting, latkes, doughnuts, gelt and much more. What: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: CityPlace, 700 S. …

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Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2024 is 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 20, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. Sign up …

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For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park.  Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 23 through January 4, 2025, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal …

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