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Rock out in Weston. Entry is free for WestonNights events, which offer live music at Weston Regional Park. Events in 2023 include 7 p.m. March 11 featuring Big Rock Band. The band performs rock favorites from Santana, ZZ Top, The Police and others. Feel free to provide your own portable seats. Food vendors offer food …

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Local organizations that offer useful resources for Florida families are featured at a free event in Sunrise. The outdoor event includes bounce houses and other fun for kids. The Family Resource Fair in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 22, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise 33313. Parking is free. Sign up for South Florida …

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If you like food events, point your vehicle to Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk Chili Cook Off in Fort Lauderdale includes food for purchase, art vendors & DJ entertainment. Entry is free. Prices for tastings are $7 and up. Winning chili cooks from Riverwalk compete in a national event. The event in 2023 is 12 …

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Fun activities for kids, vendors and live entertainment are featured at Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month. It’s 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. February 18 at 600  MLK Jr. Boulevard. Tiger Trail Festival includes food vendors artisan vendors Fun for kids 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. face …

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Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. If you’re watching your budget, many events are free, or relatively inexpensive. For events with fees, opportunities for discounts are often offered. Art festivals and other art events …

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Inflatables, DJ entertainment and snow 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 and vehicles, including a helicopter. Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The event in 2023 is 6 p.m. – …

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  Entry is free for Supercar Saturdays Florida which features fancy vehicles on display.  The event which is a draw for auto enthusiasts is held in Hallandale Beach. Supercar Saturdays Florida features with about 200 luxury and exotic vehicles. Vehicles on display may include Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ferrari.    Free & inexpensive things to do …

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Entry is free for a seafood festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food and drinks offered for purchase. The fest in 2023  is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 7 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Riverwalk is a delightful promenade along The New River. Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival includes: …

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Entry is free for a walk-up or drive-through holiday display in Pembroke Pines with festive lights, snowfall and winter photo ops.   Other features include train rides and S’mores and other snacks for purchase.  Fees apply for train rides, $3. Photo Ops Festive places in South Florida for fun DIY photos “Christmas at The Oasis” is …

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