Holidays

For your Valentine pix, Broward branch libraries in Pembroke Pines are offering  photo opportunities with fancy backdrops. The photo ops are free. South Regional Library South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering photo shoots with a selection of backgrounds using a green screen. The photo shoots are 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday February …

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 2 p.m. January 26: Boyd Meets Girl musical duo, RSVP online 2 p.m. Sunday, February …

Valentine’s Day weddings are especially romantic. If you and your partner want to wed on Valentine’s Day or renew your vows, public officials South Florida are accommodating that request. Fort Lauderdale A free group Valentine’s Day wedding event in 2025 is 11:30 a.m. February 14 in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  It’s open to a limited number …

Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus many sensory-inclusive performances are available. 2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows Here are the upcoming shows for 2025: Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11:30 a.m. Wizards …

For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi  holiday lights tours in 2024 are December 5 – January 4, with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated …

If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities in 2024 for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events with holiday decor are free. Snow in Dania Dania Pointe shopping …

Jungle Island’s Luminosa attraction is back in 2024. It is scheduled to run November 14, 2024, through March 8, 2025. If you buy your ticket before November 14, 2024, you can get a discount. Luminosa includes 40 giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary Latin culture. Luminosa takes …

For a visual treat, festive light displays are delightful.  A free walk-up display in North Broward offers lovely photo ops and a tree with lights that twinkle to holiday tunes. The displays in 2024 are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in December on the lawn at Coral Springs city hall, 9500 West Sample Road, Coral …

Popular and festive, the  Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade features elaborately decorated boats floating in formation on The New River & Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 6:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14,  featuring a prime outdoor watch area in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, food vendors …

If you’re out and about, some parks, natural areas, restaurants, attractions, lights displays and shopping plazas are open for fun, entertainment and food on Thanksgiving Day in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Maybe you want to take your relatives on a day trip to the next county. You will find lots of sights to …

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. …