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Pumpkins are delightfully versatile. They’re food. They’re decorative. They’re vibrant props for photos. In sunny South Florida, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are in parking lots, at festivals and at farms. Some pumpkin patches allow you to walk in and shop without paying an entry fee.  Others are part of fall attractions, often with rides and …

For decorating, eating, and vibrant photo ops, pumpkins are popular in South Florida. Pumpkin patches are featured at festivals, in parking lots, and at farms. If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your pumpkins, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events. Pumpkin Patches & Events with Pumpkins in Broward Flamingo …

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting or petting zoos. In addition to shopping for flavorful …

If you like to shop or are just looking, Fort Lauderdale Art Walk  is an outdoor event featuring local artists, artisans  and other vendors, food for purchase and live entertainment. Fort Lauderdale Art Walk is usually 6 p.m. to about 11 p.m. fourth of fifth Saturdays, 844 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33304   Other …

Secret Woods in Dania is featuring a native plant sale with vendors selling varieties of foliage that are preferable for South Florida yards. The plant sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 22, 2022 and entry is free. Native plants are often preferable financially and environmentally. They usually are don’t require excess watering and …

The Redland International Orchid Festival is a popular event in South Dade. In 2022, it’s 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. October 7-9 at Fruit and Spice Park in The Redland.  The event  showcases various types of orchids, plant and supplies for sale, and includes presentations. Food vendors are on site. Orchids are loved by gardeners …

Skip the sales tax. Florida offers an opportunity to save on eligible purchases during shopping events when sales taxes are waived for specific items, including tools and energy efficient refrigerators. Florida sales taxes are 6 percent, or $6 per $100 purchase, and some regions also levy local taxes, which likely are also withheld. For tax-free …

If you’re a fan of fanciful flowers and other fabulous foliage, plant shows, orchid festivals and plant sales are offered in South Florida. Delight in displays, and shop from vendors offering native plants, exotics, and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces.  Often, plant fairs include such extra activities as educational workshops, art …

For artists, teachers and other shoppers who appreciate a deal, Resource Depot sells excess supplies and an eclectic array of items at discount prices. Resource Depot in West Palm Beach focuses on reusing and repurposing random items donated by businesses and individuals.  Artists, educators and families often pick up assorted items for art projects.  Some …

Celebrate summer fun at Dolphin Mall, Miami-Dade County’s largest outlet mall, with an Artisan Show and their always popular weekend music showcase. The Artisan Show is one weekend each month at Moda & Ramblas areas of the mall. Now through the end of 2022, in partnership with Wynwood’s Style Market 305, Artisan Shows feature local …

If you’d like a little fun and entertainment with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events and activities for kids and adults. Events & activities at Dania Pointe include: Family Sundays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., often includes live entertainment, interactive performances and games Strolling performers and other …