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For some folks on your holiday list, including yourself, handmade items are ideal gifts. Learn how to make them at the Broward County library Craftapalooza. Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering DIY workshops and demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024. Entry is free, and supplies are provided. There will …

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The Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines hosts Christmas at the Oasis. The event includes train rides, hayrides, snacks, plus nearly a million glistening lights and decorations.  In 2024, the the event is open 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. December 1-25, with a donation of $10 per car for the drive-through and entry fees of $10 per …

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The 67th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison Street. The parade was started in the 1950s by merchants who wanted to draw customers to Hollywood Beach and it has been a favorite Hollywood …

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Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2024 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 6, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking is …

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Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries.  Many branch libraries offer free parking.  Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2024 at libraries include these. Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday events at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Winter Wonderland is  2 p.m. to …

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Entertainment from local performers and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. In 2024, Light Up The Holidays is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, and entry is free. The festivities are at Sunrise government offices, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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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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In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival  includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are  featured. If you’d like a snack, food is available for purchase. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Bamford Sports …

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The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

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For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi  holiday lights tours in 2024 are December 5 – January 4, with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated …

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