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  Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and photo opportunities. We won’t find them growing in farmers’ fields in South Florida, but you can find pumpkin patches 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 …

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Trick or Treating. Pumpkins. Hayrides. Lots of parks, shopping plazas and farms in Broward are offering fall festivities and Halloween fun. Many events are free, though some charge for activities. You will find fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Halloween parties and more from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Pompano Beach to Miramar, through Hollywood, Pembroke …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families and a spooky drive-thru for adults are offered at parks in Fort Lauderdale. Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2024 at  Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Snyder Park, 954-828-4585, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315. The event …

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Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s’mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park.  The price is $4  with registration and payment is required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in …

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Tote along a bag. Or a plastic pumpkin for your treats. Events at parks, recreation facilities and fall festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many trick or treat events in Broward are free. Happy trick-or-treating. Trick or Treating in Broward Events in 2024 Dania Beach Dania Beach Fall Festival includes …

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The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district featuring fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs  in 2024 include: Saturday and Sunday, October …

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Exciting watercraft from exquisite super yachts to runabouts and other nautical products are on display at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In 2024, the event is October 30 through November 3 at various venues in Fort Lauderdale. Regular entry fees online are about $46 and for ages 6 to 12 about $18.50.  Entry is 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 Fort Lauderdale, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2024 Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale Entry is free for Diwali festival …

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In South Florida style, an oceanside park in Fort Lauderdale is perfect for a Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. Entry is free for the festival in 2024, which is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 27, with entertainment, vendors and lawn games. The event includes: art activities for kids, while supplies last Fall …

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Treat yourself to live performances at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Several are free.  If you’d like, you may make a donation. Free performances in 2024 include: 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5. Percussion Playground, featuring demonstrations of percussion instruments and an interactive opportunity for kids and others with the Master Chorale of South Florida. Register …

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