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The excitement leading up to the College Football Championship, happening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19 is monumental for football fans. Add to that the possibility of the University of Miami Hurricanes making it to the championship in their hometown and it becomes epic.   Music fans can also get …

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Tours, hands-on art activities and artists painting live are featured at the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Watch artists painting murals live. Events are free.  Events January 21-25 in 2026 include: Free mural tours, reservations recommended, information is online. 6 …

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Inflatables, DJ entertainment and a wide array of public safety vehicles are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment, including boats, trucks, and a helicopter. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The …

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Food demonstrations for kids and families, live entertainment and food trucks are featured at Picnic in the Park at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, and entry is free. Artisan vendors are included at the event, which also includes …

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Taco Bell is entering 2026 with lots of “new values”. Launching nationwide on January 22, 2026, the popular restaurant’s new Luxe Value Menu features 10 items priced at $3 or less — replacing the current Cravings Value Menu. The new value menu combines five new menu innovations with five fan-favorite classics, so there’s something for …

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Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

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If you lean toward more upscale donuts, chances are you’ve made a stop at The Salty. They use premium, fresh ingredients in both their donuts and coffee. Prices are higher than average, but for many loyal fans, the quality justifies the cost. Yesterday, they ran a major sale, and today they’re making up for customers …

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Can I get an extra serving, please? Nowadays, diners can customize any order at every restaurant with whatever suits their taste buds and cravings. And one of the most popular requests is for double meat (or protein). It adds an extra helping of the best part of the entrée — especially for those who are …

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You go to the Galleria mall in Fort Lauderdale for browsing, shopping and dining.  But sometimes you find free entertainment. Upcoming is a Musicthon, which features students performing on piano. Musicthon  The students will play at these times:  4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 23 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 24 1:30 …

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Here’s the latest scoop from Chicken Salad Chick: The nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant is celebrating its Guest Appreciation Day (and 18th anniversary!) by giving a delicious gift to all customers.  For one day only, Chicken Salad Chick is scooping its signature chicken salad flavor at no cost — the Classic Carol. Photo: Chicken …

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Have you ever heard a kora? The public is invited to enjoy the music and history of the instrument, as Sean Gaskell performs songs on the kora – a 21-string West African harp. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs preserve an 800-year history dating back to the start …

Read More about Free cultural performance on the kora, Boca Raton, Jan. 17

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