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Load up the youngsters. A free holiday drive-in movie with extra holiday features is offered in Coconut Creek.  The film is at 7 p.m. December 22, 2023, with 6 p.m. trackless train rides and photo ops with Santa. Entry is free. The film is “The Santa Clause.” For information, phone 954-545-6682  The venue is the …

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Regal is showing classic holiday movies on select weekends for just $5.  In addition, if you’re a Regal Crown Club or Unlimited member, you can bring a friend for FREE.  From Nov. 26 to Dec. 23, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays, the chain will feature a family-favorite holiday film for all to enjoy back on the big …

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If you’d like to extend the holiday vibe, Plantation is decked out with delightful displays embellished with lights. It’s a family-friendly and pet-friendly and informal bedazzled exhibit. Walk up. Snap photos. The holiday display  is outside City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation 33317 until January 6 and entry is free.  The decorations include a …

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The 61st annual Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event will include more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. The  theme is “A Salute to Our First Responders.” Grand marshals will be the Pompano Beach …

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Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering Polar Express Family Night. The event in 2023 is 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, and entry is free. Registration is requested. The event includes Santa storytelling model train train rides crafts and hot chocolate Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6733, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. …

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South Floridians enjoy a taste of the frosty season with Winter Festivals, including some with snow. Margate Winter Festival in 2023 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 15 Tuesday, December 19, with free entry. Snow slides and snow piles are featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for …

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Two dozen or so residents in Coral Springs Broward who dressed up their yards with elaborate holiday lights and inflatables are featured in a Deck The Halls event. The winners and other participants are featured online if you’d like to drive by to glance at the impressive displays in person, or browse photos on the …

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Sometimes Santa soars in a flying sleigh. While in South Florida, he apparently enjoys traveling by river in a lighted water sleigh. In 2023, he and his reindeer will be navigating the Middle River in Wilton Manors  at 5:30  p.m. Tuesday, December 19, weather permitting. The jolly guy’s excursion launches from Colohatchee Boat Ramp. Spectators …

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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 2023 at libraries include North Broward 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. December 14 Broward Women’s Chorus holiday tunes register North Regional/Broward College branch, 954-201-2600, 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut …

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Live performances and festivities that reflect the holidays with an African-American perspective are featured at the African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale. The events in 2023 are December 15-16, and entry is free. Performances include Soulful Christmas, described as a retelling of “The Night Before Christmas” with a twist that offers a lyrical journey that …

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Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. December 16, and entry is free.  A holiday storytime and art projects are part of the event. The Wonderland is at Hagen …

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