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The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

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Special Offer for South Florida on the Cheap readers! Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no stress. Just friendly staff, a festive Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! Here’s how to book your egg-cellent Bunny Photos …

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The Books, Arts & Music (BAM) Festival is once again coming to the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach. BAM Festival: Saturday, April 5, 2025 When: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Activities will take place inside and outside, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St. Cost: Attendance and browsing are free. …

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For those who appreciate enticing and budget-friendly things to do in Broward, April offers festivals and events with live entertainment that don’t require a wad of dough. Free & Inexpensive festivals and other events  in April 2025 include Bike safety in Weston Family Night Bicycle Safety Bingo is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, registration online …

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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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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays  50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays  …

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Free Family Day at The Underline in Brickell is on the first Saturday each month. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, enjoy fun activities, participate in yoga and meditation, listen to music and enjoy food available for purchase from local vendors. Click here for full info. The dates are… Dec. 7, 2024; Jan. 4, …

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Join the Sea Turtle Conservation and Gumbo Limbo staff during organized Turtle Hatchling Releases and watch while rescued hatchlings scurry back to the ocean under the cover of darkness. Registrations to open at Gumbo Limbo in spring of 2025: Tuesday, May 13: Hatchling Release registration opens for residents only (until sold out). Tuesday, May 20: …

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The City of Boynton Beach offers a free monthly concert series: “First Friday @ 5,” in Downtown Boynton. When: First Friday of each month (except July 4, 2025), from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Food trucks and beverage vendors will be available, and there will …

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