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Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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Kwanzaa is a holiday that focuses on African-American heritage and values. Bass Park will celebrate Kwanzaa Ujamaa, the fourth day, with a free event in Fort Lauderdale. Ujamaa means cooperative economics and is the fourth principle of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa Ujamaa  event in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 27, at Bass …

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South Florida usually offers perfect winter weather to venture out. If you’re out and about December 25, festive light displays, restaurants, attractions, art installations, parks, and places to shop are open.  Please return to this feature as other information is added for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you’re looking for a place to …

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Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a stress-free holiday meal off their wish list. A number of restaurant chains will be open Christmas Day. So, once the presents are opened, it’s OK to leave the mess for later. Following are some helpful ideas of places to eat. Oh, and we’re fairly certain …

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Two dozen or so residents in Northwest Broward who dressed up their yards with elaborate holiday lights and inflatables are featured in a Deck The Halls list. A map and photos are  online if you’d like to drive by to glance at the impressive displays in person, or browse photos on the website. The featured …

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Favorite Sinatra tunes from the Swing Era are included at a free outdoor holiday performance at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Christmas Eve with Sinatra features Jeff Grainger and his band. The event in 2024 is 7 p.m. December 24, and entry is free for lawn seating. Feel free to bring your own blankets or chairs. …

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Get ready for a special Chanukah Carnival with lots of activities for kids. Not only will there be inflatables, Icee and game trucks, but also rock climbing and a petting zoo! When: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. Where: Chabad of Lake Worth, 5801 Colbright Road. Cost: Free with RSVP at chabadlakeworth.org/chanukahcarnival. …

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The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray invites the public to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2-5 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. It’s a free event with RSVP to secure your spot at this celebration of culture, community, and unity. A $10 donation is requested. Festivities include gift-making, art activities, storytelling for children, and food …

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Free Gospel Sundays will be announced at a later date but in the meantime, enjoy the free Arsht Center Gospel Choir Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. Free first-access passes are now available and you can find those tickets here. They go quickly. It is also possible to wait in line on …

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Snow flurries are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The displays in 2024 with festive holiday songs are free. Posing with real snowmen is free. Parking is free. Events in 2024 Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 29 through December …

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