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West Regional Library in Plantation is featuring a drumming workshop for young people. The event in 2024 is 1 p.m. Saturday February 17 and entry is free. West Regional Library is at 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 33324. Parking is free. The event ties in with Black History Month. Plenty of other Black History events …

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Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Here’s what’s coming up! Flatland Calvary Concert, Fri., April 5  Doors open at 6 p.m. Miller Lite Hot Country Nights Concert by the band Flatland Calvary who blend heartfelt lyrics and toe-tapping rhythms.  Live bands every Saturday night …

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Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to live music. Coral Springs is hosting a concert and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Events in 2024 include 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday February 10, with entertainment, vendors and face painting.  The band rocks out with hits from Earth, …

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Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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For an event with a fun name, food trucks and a live band, it’s Eats ‘N’ Beats in Parkland, and entry is free. Events in 2024 include 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3 at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre.  Bring lawn seating or blankets. Pine Trails Park …

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The Children’s Science Explorium in Sugar Sand Park is a free hands-on science center designed for children 5-12 years of age and their caregivers. It offers fascinating and interactive exhibits, programs that bring the physical sciences to life. Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $5 per person is appreciated. The  Sugar Sand Park …

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The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

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Touch A Truck events are popular with youngsters who are interested in interacting with their favorite vehicles, and perhaps hopping in and honking the horn. A Touch A Truck event 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday March 9 in North Broward offers free entry. The event includes police, fire and public works trucks, among others. …

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Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

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It started on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, the Wynwood Arts District began to offer a free monthly music series that allows audiences to stroll the area and enjoy live outdoor music presented by Young Musicians Unite at various venues. These events are meant to present diverse musical genres and groups that are part of the …

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