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Dania Arts & Seafood Festival offers loads of live entertainment

It’s fun, entertaining and relatively inexpensive. It’s the Dania Beach Arts and Seafood fest at Frost Park. The event in 2023 is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 1 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 2, with live entertainment, art and artisan displays, and food vendors from local restaurants. Other features include impressive sand sculptures by Team Sandastic. Entry …

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‘Rock the Block’ food truck events in Dania

For dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach 33004. The events …

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Farmers markets, vendor fairs in South Florida

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets and vendor fairs 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. Usually entry is …

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Live entertainment & other free events at Dania Pointe

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: Night market events, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  second and fourth Fridays, featuring artisan wares, food & other items …

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Secret Woods in Dania Beach offers breathtaking nature walks

If you enjoy nature walks, Secret Woods in Dania Beach is a delightful natural area that’s easily accessible for South Florida residents.  Entry and parking are free. Embark on nature walks on your own. Or join guided nature walks. They usually are offered on the first full weekends of the month. Please phone to verify. …

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Not offered until further notice — Dania After Dark is free outdoor street fest

  Dania After Dark is a vibrant street festival featuring artists, entertainment & local independent vendors.  It’s usually offered second Saturdays, and entry is free. Festivities include live music by regional bands. For dinner or a snack, food trucks are on site.      Events run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. outside Dania Beach …

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Events not offered until further notice — Line dance lessons offered in Dania park

  Lessons are on hold   Put some pizazz into your dance repertoire. Line dance lessons are offered at Frost Park in Dania. Lessons are 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 300 NE Second Street, Dania. The fee is $8.  For information, phone 954-924-3690 To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami-South Florida on …

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Broward Sheriff’s Office offers free shredding & prescription disposal

Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information.  The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal.  In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …

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Things to do with kids this summer (free, low-cost & deals)

When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Lots of indoor & outdoor fun and entertainment — including free fun and entertainment — is offered in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater …

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