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Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events in 2025, including Fall Festivals. With pumpkin patches, it’s wise to phone to ensure pumpkins are available when you want …

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Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12 Broward College Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18 Broward …

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The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Broward, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2025 in Broward Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale Entry is free for Diwali …

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For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks.  Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …

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If you’re eager to be out and about, Broward offers lots of events in September that are free or relatively inexpensive. Food trucks. Live music. Fall festivities.  Great for date nights, family activities and solo excursions. September events in 2025 in Broward Broward Attractions and Museums Month  Several Broward attractions offer 2-for-1 deals in September, …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.    Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 2-for-1 discounts in September for Broward Attractions & Museums Month 20% discount, …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

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Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry.     Featured Event Hot Rods Halloween auto show and trunk or treat are featured 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. …

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For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $12 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $12 deal is offered 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy Skateway.  The regular price is usually about  $15-$20 with skate rentals. Image: PixabayRecommendation: Phone first to ensure the venue …

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