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Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke …

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Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we’re talking about Halloween! Oct. 31 might be the actual holiday but there are plenty of events leading up to the big night and we’ve got them rounded up for you right here. Events are free unless otherwise noted. NOTE: We are constantly …

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If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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Kids work with their hands putting together fun projects at free interactive workshops offered in South Florida at participating Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. At the workshops, youngsters build a toy truck, a photo holder, or other item. Parents or others are invited to work with them. It’s a good idea to register online, especially …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families and a spooky drive-thru for adults are offered at parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2024 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event …

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If you’re picking out your pumpkins in Parkland, the pumpkin patch occasionally features other things to do, especially for youngsters.  Parkland Pumpkin Patch in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. week days October 19-24, with a petting zoo, photo ops and face painting. Pumpkins available for purchase …

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For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free for kids and adults.  Outdoor films for 2024 in Weston Regional Park include: 8 p.m. Saturday, October 5: “Ghostbusters Frozen Empire” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2: “Wonka” 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 6: “The Polar Express” Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s …

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West Palm Beach’s central hub of shopping, entertainment and dining is CityPlace that hosts ongoing family-focused events, from music and dancing to fashion, films and holiday celebrations. CityPlace Live Music 2024: Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m.: Kika Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to4 p.m.: Teddy – R&B, South Funk, and Top 40 Saturday, Oct. …

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Tote along a bag. Or a plastic pumpkin for your treats. Events at parks, recreation facilities and fall festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many trick or treat events in Broward are free. Happy trick-or-treating. Trick or Treating in Broward Events in 2024 Dania Beach Dania Beach Fall Festival includes …

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