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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2024 are 4 p.m. to  8 p.m. Saturday, September 21, and entry is free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food vendors train ride Whiskey County …

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Readers of South Florida on the Cheap have a chance to attend a free advance screening of the new Paramount Pictures’ film Transformers One, Lucky Ones,” which debuts in theaters September 20, 2024. The free advance screenings will be Saturday, September 14, in Dania Beach and Boynton Beach. Here is the synopsis of the new …

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Regardless of the weather, live webcams offer virtual excursions to South Florida sights and attractions, including shorelines, and piers. Waves roll ashore. Sunshine — or rain — sparkles on the ocean’s surface. Palm fronds sway. From home, soak up dazzling ocean scenes and other sights from South Florida, including zoos, parks and shopping districts. Some …

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If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2024 in Broward Latin Fest In Oakland Park, Latin Fest is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, September …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host the following event featuring taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a sunset stroll. Thursday, Sept. 12: After-hours Sunset Stroll features: Taiko drumming Kimono fashion show Iaido martial arts sword performances A variety of cultural and culinary delights for sale Tickets must be purchased …

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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, usually …

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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 Sept. 14: 11 a.m.: Go across the street to Coral Gables Cinema and watch the classic film “Hugo,” the story of an orphan who discovers …

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