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The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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How would you like to see top-quality plays, musicals and concerts and help people enjoy those shows? Volunteer ushers at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and the Kravitz Center in West Palm Beach have a chance to see concerts and shows for free in …

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It’s not your grandma or grandpa’s library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System’s first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can discover the Wonders of the Night Sky in a Telescope Viewing Session presented by the Astronomical Society at the Acreage Branch? The seed library at …

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The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida’s feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass through). The group also offers butterfly and plant trips, local outings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and trips to other parts of Florida. …

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The Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways.  The boat parade in 2024 is Friday, December 13 on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features  more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. Entry is usually free for participating boats and entry is free at various watch areas.  If …

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South Florida has many excellent theater productions, but tickets are sometimes expensive. We’ve found a number of ways to get discount theater tickets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. You can find theater ticket deals from a number of sources, including Groupon, Ticketmaster, Culture Shock, Cultural Connection, Golden Ticket and the theaters themselves. Another …

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Movie lovers on a budget know that the best time to see a movie is during the day, with up to 30% off evening prices for shows before 4 p.m. every day! Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box …

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Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries.  Many branch libraries offer free parking.  Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2024 at libraries include Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday events at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311 Winter Wonderland is  2 p.m. – 5:30 …

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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2024 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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Plenty of holiday events in South Florida feature fun with pets. Here are some fun events where you can party with your favorite mutts.   2024 events Tamarac Holiday Pawty is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, December 14 at the dog park, 8101 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac 33321. The event includes pet adoptions and photo …

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Imagine a place where seniors can attend workshops in multiple languages to learn about how to use Zoom, comprehend computer and cloud storage, better understand smartphone technology, and interact with friends and family on social media. Well, thanks to AARP and the Older Adults Technology Services program, that dream will become a reality soon at Senior …

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