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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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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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This is the first “locals only” Markets for Makers that creates curated spaces for vendors to support small businesses and local artisans and creators. See what South Florida crafters and influencers have to offer. When & where: Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m., at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave., Miami. More than …

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Meet the Enjoy The Wood map – a small idea that turned into a big reality!  From a garage startup to $2 million on Kickstarter, the family-owned company Enjoy the Wood has gone from zero to woodcraft virtuosos. Enjoy The Wood specializes in creating handmade wooden world maps with meticulous attention to detail. The maps …

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Music students and faculty members will showcase their collaborative works in a free matinee recital and the public is invited to attend. What: FIU Music Departmental Recital When: Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami Each piece has been carefully …

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Musicians from three orchestras will collaborate in a free side-by-side concert in the park. Performers from the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County; the Boca Raton Symphonia; and the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra will be presented by the City of Boca Raton. When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 (doors open at: 3:30 and the show starts at …

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It’s time to celebrate! Not only will there be live music and booths staffed with knowledgeable folks to answer questions about city services, but there will also be games and giveaways, plus food and drinks for purchase. What: State of The City Community Celebration When: Doors open at 5, event begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, …

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Kids love trucks. Now they will get a chance to climb and touch actual city vehicles, thanks to West Palm Beach Public Works and Public Utilities and the Mandel Public Library. What: Touch a Truck: City Vehicle Edition When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. Where: 400 Block Clematis Street, West Palm …

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