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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

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There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

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The Delray Beach Holiday Village is a tradition that kids of all ages will enjoy. It features a walk-through 100-ft. tree, Santa’s House, ice skating, mini golf, vendors and much more. Holiday Village When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Dec. 31, 2025. Where: Along Atlantic and Swinton avenues, Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove. Features: Holiday …

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“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

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Nab a free game at Puttshack, which is opening at Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach.  Puttshack is an indoor venue that features a nightclub vibe with high-tech mini golf, where the golf balls keep track of your points.  Featured holiday deals  Black Friday Promo online while promotion is offered,  with $50 in gift cards …

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Going out to see holiday lights is an important part of the holiday season. In South Florida, many of those lights are on palm trees and not on evergreens, but that doesn’t make them any less desirable. Florida Christmas lights are still beautiful, and we also have beautiful weather in which to enjoy outdoor light …

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Holiday tunes and an array of walk-through lights and displays are featured at Hard Rock Holidays in Hollywood.  The attraction outdoors at the pool of the guitar hotel is open November 29 – January 3 with tickets at $45. For a discount, the Facebook page offers promocode Lights for $10 off the ticket price, while …

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Wilton Manors is planning several holiday events for 2025. Holiday lighting Holiday lighting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at Flippen Park, 2109 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305. The event features lighting a tree, menorah and kinara. Live music and food vendors are included, plus activities for kids. Santa on his water sleigh Santa and …

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Sledding. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2025 Christmas on Las Olas is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, on Las Olas Boulevard, a popular fashion and dining district. The event is from Southeast 6th …

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Entertainment, snow and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up and Winter Wonderland event in Sunrise. The event includes a drone show.  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 drone show at 8:40 p.m. is featured …

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