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Festive lights, a dapper 20-foot tropical snowman named Olas, and entertainment are featured at Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park. Holiday displays, photo ops, and lots of events are free. Las Olas Oceanside Park or LOOP is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Events for 2024 include:   Olas The …

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Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday in 2025 is December 14 – 21, and it is different days every year in the English calendar. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a miracle. The holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, …

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Santa is attending Winter Wonderland, a holiday event in Tamarac. Entry is free. Festivities in 2025 are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Tamarac Park baseball fields, 954-597-3620, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Parking is free. The event includes: photo ops with Santa Rudolph food trucks bounce houses games  entertainment Sign up …

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For some folks on your holiday list, including yourself, handmade items are ideal gifts. Learn how to make them at a DIY hands-on event at Broward library. Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering DIY workshops and demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13, with free entry , and supplies are …

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Entertainment, snow and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. Light Up The Holidays in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the Sunrise Amphitheater and entry is free. The Sunrise Amphitheater is at 10770 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk. The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. Light Up  includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features slides tree lighting live entertainment free toy giveaway while they …

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The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers free entry from noon to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of most months. In addition to art exhibits on display, Free Arts! Family Day often includes family-friendly activities like art workshops. Regular prices other days are $7 for adults and $4 for kids, students and seniors. Entry …

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The  Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale offers occasional discounts and free entry days. The museum offers interactive exhibits and demonstrations, an outdoor science park and displays with animals.   Regular MODS prices are Adults $27 Ages 2-12 $22 Seniors $25 Military $24  The museum is  at 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. …

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