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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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Paintings. Pottery. Photography. Feast your eyes on the work of talented artists from South Florida and other regions of the United States at the Las Olas Art Fair. Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard. Las Olas Boulevard is a …

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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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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. If you’d like, bring your own picnic or buy food …

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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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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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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.   Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

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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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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 required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in Broward …

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The  Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is offering a free entry day. The museum offers interactive exhibits and demonstrations, an outdoor science park and displays with animals.   Free entry day in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. September 28 as part of Worldwide Day of Play.  The event includes exhibits, …

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