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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. The popular Friday Night Sound Waves run November through May. In February and March, tribute bands present Backstage Pass. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the …

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If you like reading, and free events, the Fort Lauderdale International Book Fair offers free entry. The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event includes vendors, authors and food trucks.  Esplanade park is on the delightful Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.   …

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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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Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2025 is February 14-23. The displays feature the work of local and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection and light sculptures. Displays …

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Valentine’s Day weddings are especially romantic. If you and your partner want to wed on Valentine’s Day or renew your vows, public officials South Florida are accommodating that request. Fort Lauderdale A free group Valentine’s Day wedding event in 2025 is 11:30 a.m. February 14 in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  It’s open to a limited number …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Upcoming performances …

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Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward. The deal is valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses and other goods, except furniture. Participating stores offer other discounts, such as a discount 0f 50% on yellow  items, except …

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Plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January are featured in Broward. Lots of events are free or inexpensive. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is the venue for the Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5, with free …

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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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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online.  Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place to place, appreciating the …

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