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Events showcasing sleek sporty vehicles, vintage rides and intriguing exotics are popular in South Florida.  Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you’re displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early. Prior to venturing out, it’s wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …

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Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for Summer 2026. From June 22 to Aug. 12, 2026, frugal families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 …

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The Family Pride event at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale features free entry. The Pride event in 2026 is 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and it includes Pride-theme activities. The Museum of Discovery and Science features exhibits, demonstrations and STEAM activities for kids. Activities for the Pride event include:  …

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Popular bands from South Florida perform at free concerts in Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Starlight Musicals is a summer favorite in South Florida. Events in 2026 are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays from June 5 through August 14 at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. On July 3, there is …

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Delight in the flavors and rhythms of The Islands in Broward. Food. Music. Dancing. Caribbean heritage events in Broward offer food and lively entertainment, with plenty of free events. Caribbean Heritage Month is traditionally celebrated in June. Caribbean Heritage Events in 2026 in Broward  Caribbean Heritage Festival in Sunrise Steel drumming and other island rhythms …

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If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the …

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For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

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Parties, performances and workshops are featured in South Florida to reflect historical references to freedom from slavery. Hued Songs is a black arts troupe that is participating in events in Dade & Broward for Florida Emancipation Day and Juneteenth, and entry is free.  Featured Event Pompano Beach Florida Emancipation Day party is 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 …

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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Featured Discount  Discounted $25 full day fares, a saving of $13 from the regular fare, are offered May 23, May 24 and May 25  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about Water Taxi and …

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Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals.  Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 BookFest for youngsters and families in Plantation The kids and family BookFest event in 2026 …

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