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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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You can enjoy festive holiday tunes played on tubas and euphoniums at two Tuba Christmas concerts in Palm Beach County. Florida Atlantic University’s Tuba Christmas free concert is at 5 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton 33432. If you can’t make that concert, or you can’t get …

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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, Friday Night Sound Waves offers free live entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale from November through May. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the Sound Waves events.  At 5 p.m., you can play games on the lawn. Music …

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Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks.  Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Tunes ‘N Trucks in 2024-25 …

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Popular films are featured at free outdoor events in Davie. Movies in the Park films in 2024 include  7 p.m. October 18 outdoor event featuring “Hocus Pocus 2”  7 p.m. Friday, November 15 “Wonka” 7 p.m. Friday, December 13 “The Grinch” The films are at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie 33328. …

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Street fairs and outdoor festivals are plentiful in South Florida and they are also fun for family excursions, frugal dates and solo activities. We’ve curated some popular ones throughout greater Palm Beach County, stretching from Boca, all the way up to Jupiter. Bookmark this page and check back with us as more will be added …

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Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries.  Many branch libraries offer free parking.  Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2024 at libraries include these. Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday events at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Winter Wonderland is  2 p.m. to …

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Entertainment from local performers and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. In 2024, Light Up The Holidays is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, and entry is free. The festivities are at Sunrise government offices, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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Tri-Rail’s “Winter Wonderland” presented by Herzog returns to Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station (3861 NW 21 Street, Miami 33142) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.     The free, family friendly event will feature interactive games, food trucks, holiday carolers, face painting, cookie decorating, bounce houses, a coloring station, festive costumed …

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It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last.  The events in 2024 are usually third Sundays, and entry is free. Games are at 6 p.m. and participation is limited. The event includes entertainment and prizes. The park is at 6600 …

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In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival  includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are  featured. If you’d like a snack, food is available for purchase. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Bamford Sports …

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