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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 these. 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. to …

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Entertainment from local performers and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. In 2024, Light Up The Holidays is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, and entry is free. The festivities are at Sunrise government offices, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its Garden of Lights display. Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Santa and snow flurries are included in the festivities. S’mores kits are offered for purchase.  Artisan vendors are at the display on weekends if …

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Thanksgiving is about food and kindness. In South Florida, various organizationsare exemplifying those features with opportunities for free turkeys and other food for a holiday feast.  Some events are open to the public. Others may feature eligibility requirements. Free food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Please return to this feature as other …

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The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and green items that are touted as preferable for the planet.  Music and raffles are features. The Holiday Craft and Green Fair in 2024  is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  23, and Sunday, November 24, at Bergeron Rodeo ground,  4201 Rodeo …

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In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival  includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are  featured. If you’d like a snack, food is available for purchase. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Bamford Sports …

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The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

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Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke …

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For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi  holiday lights tours in 2024 are December 5 – January 4, with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated …

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Thousands of lights &  Olas the beach snowman are featured at  Light Up  The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. In 2024, the festivities are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 18 at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Delight in entertainment featuring Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. The event includes a kids’ …

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