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For some folks on your holiday list, including yourself, handmade items are ideal gifts. Learn how to make them at the Broward County library Craftapalooza. Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering DIY workshops and demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024. Entry is free, and supplies are provided. There will …

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Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2024 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 6, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking is …

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You can enjoy festive holiday tunes played on tubas and euphoniums at two Tuba Christmas concerts in Palm Beach County. Florida Atlantic University’s Tuba Christmas free concert is at 5 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton 33432. If you can’t make that concert, or you can’t get …

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Free books, a fantasy forest and performances are featured at the Broward Library StoryBook festival in Pembroke Pines.  StoryBook Festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, with the theme of STEAM, science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Entry is free. Reserve a ticket online. The  event is at  Southwest Regional …

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Entertainment from local performers and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. In 2024, Light Up The Holidays is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, and entry is free. The festivities are at Sunrise government offices, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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Get ready for some holiday fun before the big turkey day feast, with a chance to share and partake, while supplies last. What: Thanks & Giving Block Party When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: St. Johns Church, 241 Cypress Drive, Lake Park Cost: Free admission; canned food donations accepted …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Fort Lauderdale, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2024   Fort Lauderdale Diwali festival of lights  is noon – 10 p.m. Saturday, …

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When we were growing up, Turkey Day meant going to Grandma’s house to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner she spent days preparing and hours cooking, followed by even more hours cleaning up afterward. Times have changed and so have we.  Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to …

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If you would enjoy an array of vegan foods, beverages and desserts, plus local shopping and music by a live DJ, then here are some upcoming events: What: Vegan Street Party When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. Where: Garden District Taproom, 410 Evernia St., West Palm Beach Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered …

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Thousands of lights &  Olas the beach snowman are featured at  Light Up  The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. In 2024, the festivities are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 18 at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Delight in entertainment featuring Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. The event includes a kids’ …

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