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Street artists working live and food trucks are featured at an outdoor event that’s part of the Avenue of the Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale. The event, nicknamed AOTA Fest 3D, focuses on art, education and youth enrichment. Events in 2025 include: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 24  art exhibit and sale at Plunge …

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Cheers to 100 Years!  Boca Street Fest will mark 100 years with Centennial Celebrations that include  live music, local flavors and unique vendors. The festival promises something for everyone. Admission is free. When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. Where: Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton Get ready to kick off the …

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The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida Fair When: Through Feb. 2, 2025 Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Cost: $15 weekdays; $20 weekends. Children under 10 …

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The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations. …

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Plenty of live performers, visual artists and an aerial acrobatics act are featured at Art Hollywood, with events at participating studios and restaurants, and at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Art Hollywood in 2025 is  10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 25, and entry is free. Lots of the events are in downtown Hollywood and at …

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Miami is home to a great number of impressive award-winning local authors. Among them are poet laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Fellowship winners and they’re coming together on Saturday, Jan. 25 for the 2025 Local Author Book Fair at Downtown Miami’s Main Library. Admission is free. Bibliophiles are sure to love all the afternoon has …

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This annual event is organized by Our Lady of Lebanon in Coral Gables, where all people from different backgrounds and cultures are welcome to enjoy and experience the Lebanese culture, food, music, entertainment. Here’s the schedule for 2025: Friday, Jan. 24: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, …

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Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment. Here’s a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2025: Boca Street Fest Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025: Boca Raton celebrates 100 years, …

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Gospel vocalists and other performers offer rich entertainment at Gospel Extravaganza at Lincoln Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event for families in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 25,  at the park, 600 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33311. The Gospel Extravaganza, which is part of the MLK holiday events in Fort …

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Rainy days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea to phone …

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Free rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. The event includes: Keith as Kenny, a Kenny Chesney tribute band. vendors, including food for …

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