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The annual St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Italian Festival is back for its 41st year in 2025. The free event will be Feb. 14-16 at St. Coleman Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. The event will include plenty of Italian food, carnival rides, live music, a silent auction, a car raffle, arts and craft vendors and more.  …

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There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment in the heart of West Palm Beach. Not only can you catch live music on the lawn at CityPlace for free, but you can also participate in plenty of other activities. Happenings: Sundays, Live Music on The Lawn 1-4 …

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February is another busy month in South Florida. It’s especially a popular time for outdoor events, given the slightly lower temps. Here’s a brief overview of what’s in store in 2025. Check out our recommendations for the best free and cheap things to do in February in Palm Beach County. We also have lists of the …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays  50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays  …

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The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

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If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry. The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks.  Esplanade park is on the delightful Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.   …

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Opa! If you’re a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you’re in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 14-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach. There will be live …

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Visitors to Wellington’s Lakeside Market can attend the Chinese New Year celebration on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The market will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. A traditional Lion Dance honoring the Chinese Lunar New Year will also host martial arts demonstrations and lantern release. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. Lion Dance & …

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Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in the downtown area. The event in 2025 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 26 in the 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard, and entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment including DJ Bumi Vikina Peacock Dancers Symon Plante Matthew …

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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

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