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For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in animated film. Drive-ins and other free family films in Sunrise in 2025 include:  6:30 p.m. Friday, January 3, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The movie is “Inside Out 2.” Watch the movie from inside your vehicle with sound from …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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Entry is free for Riverwalk Seafood Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food offered for purchase from local vendors. The fest in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 4, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on Riverwalk, which is a delightful pedestrian promenade along The New …

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Happy New Year, hungry bargain hunters! If your New Year’s resolution is to eat more subs, Firehouse Subs has you covered. The popular sub shop is celebrating the start of 2025 with a delicious deal for sub lovers.  Image: Firehouse Subs From Jan. 1 to 4 2025, Firehouse Subs is offering a buy-one-get-one 50% off …

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To honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Luther King, Jr., here is a list of some of the activities planned to commemorate events taking place on this annual holiday for 2025. Greater Palm Beach Riviera Beach Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebration includes bands, dance teams and local groups …

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Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2025 events include  Saturday, …

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