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If you out and about Presidents’ Day,  plenty of free and inexpensive things to do are offered in South Florida.  Some are ideal for families with kids, or with adult friends or on your own. In 2024 Presidents’ Day is February 19, and keep reading for  ideas for fun in Broward, greater Palm Beach and …

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Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Live bands every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. on the VIVO! Stage At PBR Cowboy Bar: First Thursday of the month from 8-10 p.m.: Ladies Night at the PBR Cowboy Bar with complimentary drinks for ladies along …

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Entry is free for Pioneer Days, a parade and Deerfield Beach Art Stroll. The events include live bands, fireworks and a kids zone. Pioneer Days in 2025 are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 15 and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Sunday, February 16, at the Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue. Parade …

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February in Miami is the time to be outdoors after all, we’re the envy of most of the country when it comes to weather down here. That means there are plenty of great outdoor events to attend before it gets too hot and all anyone wants to do is be indoors. There are also plenty of free …

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On weekends and holidays, Broward regional parks require entry fees. Regional Parks include Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield, Tree Tops Park in Davie and several others that usually offer an array of amenities. Previously weekend fees were $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older. Those fees were revised.  For some, the revised weekend fees …

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The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district featuring fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2025 include: Saturday and Sunday, January …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet …

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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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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival in 2024 is  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 19 & entertainment includes  Nailah Blackman Paul Anthony and the Reggae …

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