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The organizers of Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 23, with free entry, free entertainment and free activities. Esplanade Park is on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, a delightful promenade along The New River. Esplanade Park is at …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Sat., Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Alliance Francaise Little Prince Book Activity for Children  Bring the timeless magic …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Delight in the work of local and international fashion designers at a free event in Broward.  The Fashion Show in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. December 6 and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. December 7, and entry is free.  Reserved seating is offered for $20. Parking is free.   The event includes a fashion …

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Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include local performers, bounce houses and train rides. It’s a merry event. Entry is free.  Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park In 2025, the event 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, December 12 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5411 The event includes face painting and …

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Young artists in kindergarten to high school are displaying their talents at the Young at Art Festival of the Arts in Plantation.  Young At Art is an arts venue for kids and families. It’s based at the Broward Mall.  The festival in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is …

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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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North Miami Beach’s annual holiday celebration, the Snowfest and Holiday Parade is back on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at North Miami Beach City Hall. Admission is free. Bring the whole family to enjoy… A snow mountain to climb and have snowball fights! Games Food Trucks with a variety of food for purchase Live …

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Get ready for goodies and gelt, games, dreidels and lots of latkes to celebrate the miracle of lights. Here’s a sample list of some of the upcoming festivities we found. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, Boynton Beach Mega Chanukah Street Fair: Free admission with advance RSVP. Event from 4 to 6 p.m. features a BMX bike …

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Residents and visitors are invited to watch as local boating enthusiasts “Light up the Lake” with a Holiday Boat Parade on Lake Wellington. The event will be featuring approximately 40 festive, decorated boats. Holiday Boat Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, starts at 6:30 p.m. Where: Town Center Promenade, near Lakeside Market & Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 …

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The 2025 Holiday Boat Parade, hosted by the Osborne Yacht Club (OYC), begins at The Hive Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Lantana and will follow the entire perimeter of the lake. Viewing spots are available along Lake Osborne Drive, from Lantana Road to Lake Worth Road, John Prince Park, and the restaurants and parks …

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