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Food trucks, live entertainment and business vendor booths are featured at a free event at The Fountains plaza in Plantation. The event  in 2025 is at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the plaza, 801 South University Drive, Plantation. Entertainment and activities include stiltwalkers 5 p.m. Miss Tracy performing songs for kids 6 p.m. Only …

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Mark your calendar: Miami-Dade College is hosting its monthly blow-out event called “Market & Movie,” for 2025. Not only will the Wolfson Campus feature an open-air market, but there will also be live music, dance, food trucks, games, crafts and other festivities. Thursday, March. 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.; the movie “Remember the …

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Things are gonna get spicy at Pinecrest Gardens on Saturday, March 2, 2024, during the Tenth Annual Chili Cook-off happening from noon to 5 p.m. among the garden’s lush tropical surroundings.   Here’s your chance to sample chili from the best professional chili cooks in the International Chili Society (ICS). And, if you’re feeling competitive, …

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Live entertainment and food trucks are offered for the Earth Day event in Plantation.  Earth Day in Plantation in 2025 is  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, with free entry. The Earth Day fest includes educational booths, kids activity area, and food trucks. The festival is at at Pine Island Park, 320 S. …

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The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

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The annual Palmetto Bay Village Picnic is coming up for Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd Ave., Miami. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. This community event includes the following: Food vendors Rides & Games Performances Face Painters Balloon Twisters Music and more For more information and …

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Starting on Monday, March 3, 2025,  Tijuana Flats will be dropping DAILY free gifts for Flathead Rewards members only. Mondays: Free 3-Piece Cookie Dough Flautas with adult entrée purchase Tuesdays: Free Fountain Drink with adult entrée purchase Wednesdays: Free small Guac with adult entrée purchase Thursdays: Free Make it Wet with any burrito purchase Fridays: …

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The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority will once again present “Black Art Matters,” a showcase of talented Black artists amplifying their voices in the community to celebrate African American culture during Black History Month. This free series features live performances in Downtown West Palm Beach every Thursday in the month of February. When: Every Thursday in …

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Libraries across the county, both regional and city branches will be celebrating with plenty of free events to honor and learn about Black culture, music, art, food, films, literature and scientific endeavors.  Planned activities include crafts, movies, stories, music and more. Some are specific to certain age groups, others are not. Some require preregistration, some …

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What’s playing? Well, with AMC Screen Unseen, you don’t know what will be showing on the big screen next.  Be the first to see a new film with a surprise twist – the movie title will only be revealed at showtime. Tickets are $5 plus tax. Here are the next Screen Unseen dates: Monday, Feb., …

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For Free Movie Night in February, CityPlace is presenting another family film on the lawn. Admission is free with RSVP. Feature film schedule: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 6 to 8 p.m.: “Kung Fu Panda 4” Synopsis: Celebrate Chinese New Year with Kung Fu Panda, Po. Tasked with finding the next Dragon Warrior, Po faces …

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