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Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts free Carter Park Jamz events featuring a live band and food trucks the third Friday of most months. Upcoming events are: September 15, . Blues Therapy & Jazz, playing old-school blues and jazz. October 20 March 15 April 19 May 17 June 21 Venue: Carter Park, 1450 …

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Water Taxi, available on The Intracoastal Waterway, runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Discount opportunities are offered, including evening fares. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Regular Water Taxi routes Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place to …

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Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating, carving 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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Parks, shopping plazas and festivals offer opportunities for kids to Trick or Treat for Halloween. Many Halloween events in Broward are free. A few events at local parks are exclusively for residents of that town. Please return to this feature as other events are added. Happy trick-or-treating.   Trick or Treating in Broward Events in …

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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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Wonderful pets are available for adoption from the Broward animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, usually with no fees required.  Broward County is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats. A $20 deposit is required for dog weighing less than 25 pounds. If adding a fluffy friend to your family is of interest, adoptable pets are …

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Free Halloween events for kids and families are offered at parks in Fort Lauderdale. Here are Halloween and Fall Festival events  in 2023 at City of Fort Lauderdale Parks. Snyder Park LauderBOO 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 21. Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33315, 954-828-4585. The event includes trick-or-treating and …

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Hungry and ready to dive into the local restaurant scene? Then, Dine Out Lauderdale is for you. Participating Fort Lauderdale area restaurants serve their favorite dishes, often offering fixed-price meals at a discount. Dine Out Lauderdale has been extended through September, so it runs August 1 through Sept. 30, 2023 with more than 100 restaurants …

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

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When you think of a tapas restaurant, oysters are probably not the first dish that comes to mind. Think again. Think Italian. Angelo Elia Tapas is a local Italian restaurant that offers a variety of tapas, pizzas, and other dishes. Every Wednesday, the restaurant has a $1 oyster special, where you can eat fresh, shucked …

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Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, an indoor recreation park with an arcade, escape rooms, roller skating and other activities, offers occasional deals. Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park include 2 activities for $22. Mondays through Thursdays 3 activities for $33. Fridays Adult Skate Night. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, $12 …

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