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Trucks, including fire engines and other interesting vehicles, are on display for kids to see in person — and perhaps sit in the driver’s seat — at Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines. Firefighters, police officers and others public safety personnel are usually at Touch A Truck events for kids to talk with. Touch A …

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If you like to browse for bargains, a theater organization in Fort Lauderdale is featuring a sale with live performances and outfits ideal for Halloween shoppers.  The sale is 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, September 27 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, September 28 in the parking lot at 1303 SW First Avenue …

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Miami Beach OnStage! presents Live En La Playa, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m., a free concert honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Altos del Mar Park.  The performance by Jacuzzi Boys kicks off Miami Beach’s  OnStage! program paying tribute to their favorite Spanish pop tunes plus their own original hits.   Also taking the …

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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food …

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This is a free community event but space is limited and registration is required. To attend, leave your name and number of attendees at 561-832-4164, Ext. 306 or send an email to info@pbchistory.org. Hispanic Heritage at The Historical Society Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event begins with a catered reception, …

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Soak up the last few days of summer vacation before school starts at the Esplanade at Aventura during their free Family Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 20 from 3-6 p.m. They’re transforming the area adding mini golf, tic tac toe and ring toss games, face painting and double shot basketball.   Stroll through the open-air shopping …

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Here’s a deal for a haunted house: The Horrorland, which opens Sept. 12, 2025, at Jungle Island, near downtown Miami. The attraction includes multiple “scare zones,” “terror-tories,” and haunts, plus mazes in which you can encounter eerie creatures. The attraction is recommended for residents 10 and older. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday …

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The kids are in school, summer is fading and fall is just around the corner. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. Here’s a sample of some free and cheap happening around the county during the month of September. Click links for details and revisit this page as we continue to add more …

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