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Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation.  The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2024 the display is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …

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Get ready for the Grand Delray Beach Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting. Event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. This free festival will feature live music, game trucks, holiday snacks, crafts, plus latkes, doughnuts, cotton candy, a bounce house, menorah lighting, and activities for the whole family. Location: Old School Square, 51 N. …

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Chabad of West Boynton is hosting “A Winter Wonder” that not only includes an ice menorah lighting, but also snowboarding, snowman bounce, falling flakes, snow globe crafts, a gelt drop and donuts and hot cocoa. What: Chanukah at Canyon When: Sunday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. Where: Canyon Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd. RSVP to …

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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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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its Garden of Lights display. Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Santa and snow flurries are included in the festivities. S’mores kits are offered for purchase.  Artisan vendors are at the display on weekends if …

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CityPlace in West Palm Beach will be hosting a special Chanukah Celebration in coordination with Palm Beach Synagogue. The free event will feature live music, face painting, menorah lighting, latkes, doughnuts, gelt and much more. What: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: CityPlace, 700 S. …

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The Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo is a free, community-wide event being held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from noon to 10 p.m. in Greenacres. Admission is free; prices for food and vendors, etc. vary. This festival promises to be a colorful display of Hispanic culture that not only features parades, games and amusement …

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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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Two dozen or so residents in Northwest Broward who dressed up their yards with elaborate holiday lights and inflatables are featured in a Deck The Halls list. A map and photos are  online if you’d like to drive by to glance at the impressive displays in person, or browse photos on the website. The featured …

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For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park.  Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 23 through January 4, 2025, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal …

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