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Here’s a free family film for kids. Be sure to take your blankets or chairs for a great night of community, connection, and entertainment. Raya and the Last Dragon When: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6) Where: Athletic Fields, 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL Admission: Free Website Enjoy FREE …

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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and a petting farm are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2026 is Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, and entry to most events is free. Free Festival at Bamford Park …

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Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets.  Black History events …

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For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.”  The event in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Miramar Regional Park.  The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and kite building. …

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Here’s a treat that features authentic Louisiana-rooted sounds mixed with electronic funk, reggae, rock, soul, jam-band heat, DJ switchovers, Mardi Gras masks, and neon, pop-up performances. Early evening is for families, while late-nighters can carry on at Propaganda where the party continues … ! Mardi Glow J Street Block Party When: Friday, Feb. 13, from …

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced three times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s a community block party and admission is free. Website Art & Jazz on the Avenue: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Location: West Atlantic Avenue from …

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Here’s a good event to take the kids to, since it’s a teacher planning day for Palm Beach County public schools. The City of Boca Raton has organized a free community event offering fun giveaways, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn important life safety skills. Kids Safety Fair When: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, from 9 …

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The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 14-15, 2026, at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Expect to see the 100-foot flying squid, 30-foot flying scuba man, 300-square-foot parafoils and more. The folks from Skyward Kites …

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Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days with a parade, live bands and other festivities. The events activities for kids and artisan vendors. Pioneer Days in 2026 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Parking fees …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  These performances are upcoming: Music & Dance from the Spanish Americas on Jan. 11, 2026  Jack & The Beanstalk: An Opera for Kids on Feb. 15, 2026   Let’s Dance with Amour …

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