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The delightful Las Olas Oceanside Park, occasionally referred to as LOOP,  offers exciting events, festivals, live entertainment, fitness programs and vendor fairs. Usually events are free. The park is at  3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 Events at LOOP   Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques & Artisan Market Vendors events are usually  …

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Hollywood Historical Society is hosting a festival for a favorite tropical treat. The Mango Festival in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 24 outdoors, 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood 33020. Parking is free. The event includes mango tastings, mango recipes and mangoes for purchase. Entertainment and activities for kids are included. Free & inexpensive …

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Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional fun events and activities. The museum usually is open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day you are interested in. Plantation Historical Museum, …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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Preserving the past for the future Saving precious pieces of history is a passion for many people, especially the staff and members of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County who make the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum possible. Where else can you find collections of curated photos and documents that show …

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Entertainment, vendors and opportunities to receive a free book while supplies last are featured at a kids BookFest in Fort Lauderdale. The family event in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 3, and entry is free. Register on the BookFest website. The festival features Orisirisi African Folklore and other live performers. It’s at …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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Fort Lauderdale is throwing a beach party loaded with entertainment and activities. It’s the Great American Beach Party. The fun and free event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & sunscreen. Family-friendly fun …

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Residents who volunteer to rescue and foster homeless kittens are valuable in South Florida. Some of the rescued kitties are newborns. Others are wandering streets and neighborhoods. For folks interested in rescuing abandoned kittens or fostering them until they’re old enough to be adopted, free information and programs are offered at Broward Library branches. Events …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries — lots of breweries — are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beerfest in 2024 is 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday May 18 at  Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from a another …

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