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The Orchid and Garden Festival at Bonnet House in Broward features live entertainment, lectures about plants, and garden art. Orchids and tropical plants are on display and for sale.  The Orchid Festival in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, and tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online. Tropical …

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Several venues in South Florida are offering watch festivities for the solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is about 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. April 8, 2024, and spectators should ensure they are using proper eye protection. The eclipse occurs when the path of the moon temporarily blocks visibility of the sun. South Florida Solar Eclipse …

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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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For wet fun, April Pool’s Day is a free event in Miramar. The April Pool’s Day event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and registration online is required. It’s at Historic Miramar Aquatics pool, 6920 SW 35th Street, Miramar 33023. The event includes bounce houses, fire department demonstration, and pizza. …

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Who doesn’t love a good challenge? Better yet, one where FREE burritos are involved.  Chipotle Mexican Grill just launched a new interactive game, Burrito Vault, in celebration of National Burrito Day on April 4, 2024. Photo: Chipotle Mexican Grill The restaurant is giving away 100,000 BOGO entrée codes and a chance to win FREE burritos for a year for …

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QDOBA Mexican Eats has a big deal all wrapped up for burrito lovers on National Burrito Day, April 4, 2024.  And, with more than 30 ingredients (and 150+ million flavor combos!), you can build your own perfect burrito creation — exactly how you like it. Even tastier, QDOBA doesn’t charge extra for guac or queso.  …

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Milonga is a form of music and dance style originating from Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. The genre is derived from an African word meaning “lines of dancers.” Open Air Tango is now offering a free, monthly outdoor milonga on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Final Open Air Tango for the season: April 10, 6-10 p.m. …

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From April 1 through Oct. 31 each year, Miami Beach residents, businesses and visitors are reminded to “Flip the Switch” and turn down the lights to protect sea turtle nesting season. To kick off the awareness campaign, the City of Miami Beach will celebrate the annual arrival of sea turtle nesting season on Earth Day, …

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The 14th annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival for 2024 takes place Saturday-Sunday, April 6 & 7, from 10 a.m.. to  5 p.m., at The Square, the 700 block of South Rosemary Avenue, in downtown West Palm Beach. And admission is free! Visitors can stroll along Rosemary Avenue and discover life-size sculptures, paintings, one-of-a-kind …

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